MARPS (Marine Petroleum Trust) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


MARPS Marine Petroleum Trust MARPS
76 GF Score
Price $4.46
GF Value $3.71
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Marine Petroleum Trust Moat Score?

Marine Petroleum Trust MARPS -3.04% 76 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates MARPS with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.71 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,043 Oil & Gas companies, Marine Petroleum Trust ranks better than 76.51% on this metric.

Marine Petroleum Trust has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Marine Petroleum Trust has No Moat: Marine Petroleum Trust has very weak competitive advantages. It lacks significant market leadership, customer switching costs, and intellectual property, resulting in a transient advantage at best.

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 Marine Petroleum Trust might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Marine Petroleum Trust  (NAS:MARPS) 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

Marine Petroleum Trust Moat Score Related Terms

MARPS vs BANL, TOPS, RBNE: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Marine Petroleum Trust'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.

Marine Petroleum Trust Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Marine Petroleum Trust's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Marine Petroleum Trust (MARPS) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 30, 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, Marine Petroleum Trust ranks #245 out of 1043 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Marine Petroleum Trust's Moat Score too high?
Marine Petroleum Trust's current Moat Score is 3. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Marine Petroleum Trust's value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marine Petroleum Trust ranks #245 out of 1043 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 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marine Petroleum Trust's Moat Score compare to BANL and TOPS?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Marine Petroleum Trust ranks #245 out of 1043 companies for Moat Score. This places Marine Petroleum Trust in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Marine Petroleum Trust's value of 3 is 200% 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 1,043 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. Marine Petroleum Trust's current Moat Score of 3 is 200% 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. Marine Petroleum Trust's current Moat Score is 3. 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 $4.46 — trading 20.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Marine Petroleum Trust's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Marine Petroleum Trust (MARPS), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 30, 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 $4.46 is trading 20.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.71. GuruFocus considers Marine Petroleum Trust to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MARPS:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $3.71 vs. price of $4.46 (20.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Oil & Gas median (#245 of 1043)

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 Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address c/o Corporate Trustee, Argent Trust Company, 3838 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite 1720, Dallas, TX, USA, 75219
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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