Marine Petroleum TrustMARPS -3.74%79 Net Margin % is 58.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 76.14. 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 916 Oil & Gas companies, Marine Petroleum Trust ranks better than 96.51% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Marine Petroleum Trust's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MARPS'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.86 Med: 76.14 Max: 85.4
Current: 66.6
MARPS's Net Margin % is ranked better than 96.51% of 916
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.435
vs MARPS: 66.60
Marine Petroleum Trust (NAS:MARPS) 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.
Marine Petroleum Trust Net Margin % Related Terms
Marine Petroleum Trust Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Marine Petroleum Trust'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.
Marine Petroleum Trust Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Marine Petroleum Trust's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marine Petroleum Trust'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.
Marine Petroleum Trust (MARPS) has a Net Margin % of 58.77% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Marine Petroleum Trust and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 76.14. Over the past decade, Marine Petroleum Trust's Net Margin % has ranged from 41.86 to 85.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Marine Petroleum Trust ranks #32 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 3.5%.
Is Marine Petroleum Trust's Net Margin % too high?
Marine Petroleum Trust's current Net Margin % of 58.77% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 76.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.86 to a high of 85.40. The Oil & Gas industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. Marine Petroleum Trust's value of 58.77% is 1610.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marine Petroleum Trust ranks #32 out of 916 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 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marine Petroleum Trust's Net Margin % compare to BANL and RBNE?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Marine Petroleum Trust ranks #32 out of 916 companies for Net Margin %. This places Marine Petroleum Trust in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. Marine Petroleum Trust's value of 58.77% is 1610.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Marine Petroleum Trust's own Net Margin % has ranged from 41.86 to 85.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 76.14 vs. the industry median of 3.44, 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 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. Marine Petroleum Trust's current Net Margin % of 58.77% is 1610.9% 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 Marine Petroleum Trust 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. Marine Petroleum Trust's current Net Margin % is 58.77%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 76.14. 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 Net Margin % is 58.77%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 76.14 and 1610.9% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.44. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Marine Petroleum Trust (MARPS), the current Net Margin % is 58.77% 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 $4.38 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:
Net Margin %: 58.77% (23% below median its 10-year median of 76.14)
GF Value™: $3.71 vs. price of $4.38 (18.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1610.9% above the Oil & Gas median (#32 of 916)
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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