ECA Marcellus Trust IECTM -2.77%53 Net Margin % is 88.29% as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 66.67. 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 916 Oil & Gas companies, ECA Marcellus Trust I ranks better than 96.62% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for ECA Marcellus Trust I's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ECTM'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.81 Med: 66.67 Max: 87
Current: 68.15
ECTM's Net Margin % is ranked better than 96.62% of 916
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.435
vs ECTM: 68.15
ECA Marcellus Trust I (OTCPK:ECTM) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
ECA Marcellus Trust I Net Margin % Related Terms
ECA Marcellus Trust I Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ECA Marcellus Trust I's Net Margin % 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.
For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, ECA Marcellus Trust I's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, ECA Marcellus Trust I's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ECA Marcellus Trust I's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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.
ECA Marcellus Trust I (ECTM) has a Net Margin % of 88.29% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on ECA Marcellus Trust I and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 66.67. Over the past decade, ECA Marcellus Trust I's Net Margin % has ranged from 8.81 to 87.00. According to the industry distribution chart, ECA Marcellus Trust I ranks #31 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 3.4%.
Is ECA Marcellus Trust I's Net Margin % too high?
ECA Marcellus Trust I's current Net Margin % of 88.29% is 32% above median its 10-year median of 66.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.81 to a high of 87.00. The Oil & Gas industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. ECA Marcellus Trust I's value of 88.29% is 2470.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ECA Marcellus Trust I ranks #31 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Net Margin % compare to SKYQ and VIVK?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, ECA Marcellus Trust I ranks #31 out of 916 companies for Net Margin %. This places ECA Marcellus Trust I in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. ECA Marcellus Trust I's value of 88.29% is 2470.3% above this benchmark. Historically, ECA Marcellus Trust I's own Net Margin % has ranged from 8.81 to 87.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 66.67 vs. the industry median of 3.44, ECA Marcellus Trust I 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 Net Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Net Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.44, based on 916 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ECA Marcellus Trust I's current Net Margin % of 88.29% is 2470.3% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on ECA Marcellus Trust I and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ECA Marcellus Trust I's current Net Margin % is 88.29%, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 66.67. 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 Net Margin % is 88.29%, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 66.67 and 2470.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.44. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ECA Marcellus Trust I (ECTM), the current Net Margin % is 88.29% 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 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:
Net Margin %: 88.29% (32% above median its 10-year median of 66.67)
GF Value™: $0.68 vs. price of $0.61 (10.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2470.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#31 of 916)
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 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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