Marine Petroleum TrustMARPS -3.74%79 Median PS Value is $3.88 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 304% above its 10-year median of 0.96. GuruFocus rates MARPS with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.71 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 551 Oil & Gas companies, Marine Petroleum Trust ranks worse than 55.35% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Marine Petroleum Trust's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
MARPS'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4 Med: 0.96 Max: 2.86
Current: 1.13
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Marine Petroleum Trust was 2.86. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 0.96.
MARPS's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 55.35% of 551
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.1
vs MARPS: 1.13
Marine Petroleum Trust (NAS:MARPS) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Marine Petroleum Trust's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
4.38
/
3.88
=
1.13
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
Marine Petroleum Trust Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marine Petroleum Trust's Median PS Value 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, RBNE, TOPS: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Marine Petroleum Trust's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Marine Petroleum Trust's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marine Petroleum Trust's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 8.203.
Marine Petroleum Trust's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.473.
* 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 Median PS Value of $3.88 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Marine Petroleum Trust and its competitors. This is 304% above median its historical median of 0.96. Over the past decade, Marine Petroleum Trust's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.40 to 2.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Marine Petroleum Trust ranks #305 out of 551 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 55.4%.
Is Marine Petroleum Trust's Median PS Value too high?
Marine Petroleum Trust's current Median PS Value of $3.88 is 304% above median its 10-year median of 0.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 2.86. The Oil & Gas industry median Median PS Value is 1.10. Marine Petroleum Trust's value of $3.88 is 252.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marine Petroleum Trust ranks #305 out of 551 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Marine Petroleum Trust has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marine Petroleum Trust's Median PS Value compare to BANL and RBNE?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Marine Petroleum Trust ranks #305 out of 551 companies for Median PS Value. This places Marine Petroleum Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.10. Marine Petroleum Trust's value of $3.88 is 252.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Marine Petroleum Trust's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.40 to 2.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.96 vs. the industry median of 1.10, 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 Median PS Value for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Median PS Value among Oil & Gas companies is 1.10, based on 551 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Marine Petroleum Trust's current Median PS Value of $3.88 is 252.7% 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Marine Petroleum Trust and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marine Petroleum Trust's current Median PS Value is $3.88, which is 304% above median its own 10-year median of 0.96. 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 $3.71, compared to a current price of $4.38 — trading 18.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is $3.88, which is 304% above median its 10-year median of 0.96 and 252.7% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.10. Marine Petroleum Trust's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Marine Petroleum Trust (MARPS), the current Median PS Value is $3.88 as of Jun. 24, 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 $4.38 is trading 18.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.71.
GuruFocus considers Marine Petroleum Trust to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MARPS:
Median PS Value: $3.88 (304% above median its 10-year median of 0.96)
GF Value™: $3.71 vs. price of $4.38 (18.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 252.7% above the Oil & Gas median (#305 of 551)
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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