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Marine Petroleum TrustMARPS -3.96%74 Equity-to-Asset is 1.00 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates MARPS with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,033 Oil & Gas companies, Marine Petroleum Trust ranks better than 99.9% on this metric.
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Marine Petroleum Trust Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marine Petroleum Trust's Equity-to-Asset can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
MARPS vs BANL, TOPS, RBNE: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Marine Petroleum Trust's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Marine Petroleum Trust Equity-to-Asset vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Marine Petroleum Trust's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marine Petroleum Trust's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Marine Petroleum Trust's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Marine Petroleum Trust (MARPS) has a Equity-to-Asset of 1.00 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Marine Petroleum Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, Marine Petroleum Trust's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 1.00 to 1.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Marine Petroleum Trust ranks #1 out of 1033 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Marine Petroleum Trust's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Marine Petroleum Trust's current Equity-to-Asset of 1.00 is near median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 1.00. The Oil & Gas industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50. Marine Petroleum Trust's value of 1.00 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marine Petroleum Trust ranks #1 out of 1033 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Marine Petroleum Trust has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marine Petroleum Trust's Equity-to-Asset compare to BANL and TOPS?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Marine Petroleum Trust ranks #1 out of 1033 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Marine Petroleum Trust in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50. Marine Petroleum Trust's value of 1.00 is 100% above this benchmark. Historically, Marine Petroleum Trust's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 1.00 to 1.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.00 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Marine Petroleum Trust has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Equity-to-Asset for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Oil & Gas companies is 0.50, based on 1,033 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Marine Petroleum Trust's current Equity-to-Asset of 1.00 is 100% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Marine Petroleum Trust and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marine Petroleum Trust's current Equity-to-Asset is 1.00, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marine Petroleum Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marine Petroleum Trust (MARPS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.64, compared to a current price of $4.36 — trading 19.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 1.00, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.00 and 100% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.50. Marine Petroleum Trust's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Marine Petroleum Trust (MARPS), the current Equity-to-Asset is 1.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Marine Petroleum Trust (MARPS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marine Petroleum Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.36 is trading 19.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.64.
GuruFocus considers Marine Petroleum Trust to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MARPS:
Equity-to-Asset: 1.00 (near median its 10-year median of 1.00)
GF Value™: $3.64 vs. price of $4.36 (19.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 100% above the Oil & Gas median (#1 of 1033)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MARPS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marine Petroleum Trust is a U.S based royalty trust. It provides administration and liquidation of rights to payments from oil and natural gas leases in the Gulf of Mexico. The Trust's subsidiary holds title to interests in properties which are situated offshore of Louisiana. The revenues of the trust are derived from the oil and natural gas production activities of third parties.
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