ECTM (ECA Marcellus Trust I) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


ECTM ECA Marcellus Trust I ECTM
53 GF Score
Price $0.61
GF Value $0.68
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is ECA Marcellus Trust I Moat Score?

ECA Marcellus Trust I ECTM -2.77% 53 Moat Score is 2 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates ECTM with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,040 Oil & Gas companies, ECA Marcellus Trust I ranks better than 63.27% on this metric.

ECA Marcellus Trust I has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

ECA Marcellus Trust I has No Moat: ECA Marcellus Trust I lacks significant competitive advantages. It operates in a commodity-based industry with no market leadership, network effects, or strong brand presence. The trust structure limits its ability to innovate or achieve cost advantages, resulting in a very weak moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes ECA Marcellus Trust I might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

ECA Marcellus Trust I  (OTCPK:ECTM) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

ECA Marcellus Trust I Moat Score Related Terms

ECTM vs SKYQ, VIVK, XOM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, ECA Marcellus Trust I's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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.

ECA Marcellus Trust I Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, ECA Marcellus Trust I's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ECA Marcellus Trust I's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
ECA Marcellus Trust I (ECTM) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, ECA Marcellus Trust I ranks #382 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 36.7%.
Is ECA Marcellus Trust I's Moat Score too high?
ECA Marcellus Trust I's current Moat Score is 2. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. ECA Marcellus Trust I's value of 2 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ECA Marcellus Trust I ranks #382 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ECA Marcellus Trust I has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ECA Marcellus Trust I's Moat Score compare to SKYQ and VIVK?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, ECA Marcellus Trust I ranks #382 out of 1040 companies for Moat Score. This puts ECA Marcellus Trust I in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. ECA Marcellus Trust I's value of 2 is 100% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Moat Score among Oil & Gas companies is 1.00, based on 1,040 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Moat Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ECA Marcellus Trust I's current Moat Score of 2 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Moat Score is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ECA Marcellus Trust I's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ECA Marcellus Trust I stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ECA Marcellus Trust I (ECTM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.68, compared to a current price of $0.61 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2 and 100% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. ECA Marcellus Trust I's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ECA Marcellus Trust I (ECTM), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jun. 25, 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 ECA Marcellus Trust I (ECTM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ECA Marcellus Trust I stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.61 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.68. GuruFocus considers ECA Marcellus Trust I to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ECTM:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $0.68 vs. price of $0.61 (10.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 100% above the Oil & Gas median (#382 of 1040)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ECTM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

ECA Marcellus Trust I Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 601 Travis Street, 16th Floor, Houston, TX, USA, 77002
ECA Marcellus Trust I is a statutory trust. The trust's purpose is, in general, to hold the Royalty Interests, to distribute to the Trust unitholders cash that the Trust receives in respect of the Royalty Interests after the payment of Trust expenses, and to perform certain administrative functions in respect of the Royalty Interests and the Trust units.
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