ECTM (ECA Marcellus Trust I) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.40 (As of Mar. 2026) — 61% Below Median

What is ECA Marcellus Trust I Dividend Payout Ratio?

ECA Marcellus Trust I ECTM -2.77% 53 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 1.02. 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 433 Oil & Gas companies, ECA Marcellus Trust I ranks worse than 65.36% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. ECA Marcellus Trust I's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.40.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of ECA Marcellus Trust I is 0.77, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for ECA Marcellus Trust I's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ECTM' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53 Med: 1.02 Max: 2.19
Current: 0.77

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of ECA Marcellus Trust I was 2.19. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 1.02.

ECTM's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
65.36% of 433 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs ECTM: 0.77

As of today (2026-06-25), the Dividend Yield % of ECA Marcellus Trust I is 27.23%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of ECA Marcellus Trust I was 91.32%. The lowest was 1.67%. And the median was 15.33%.

ECA Marcellus Trust I's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.04.

During the past 12 months, ECA Marcellus Trust I's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 178.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -42.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -10.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of ECA Marcellus Trust I was 108.80% per year. The lowest was -61.50% per year. And the median was -19.80% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

ECA Marcellus Trust I (OTCPK:ECTM) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

ECA Marcellus Trust I Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

ECA Marcellus Trust I Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ECA Marcellus Trust I's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

ECA Marcellus Trust I Annual Data

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0.53

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2.19

1.24

0.88

ECA Marcellus Trust I Quarterly Data
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ECTM vs SKYQ, VIVK, XOM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, ECA Marcellus Trust I's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where ECA Marcellus Trust I's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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ECA Marcellus Trust I Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

ECA Marcellus Trust I's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.112	/	0.128
	=	0.88

ECA Marcellus Trust I's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.036	/	0.09
	=	0.40

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.40 mean?

ECA Marcellus Trust I (ECTM) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.40 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on ECA Marcellus Trust I and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 1.02. Over the past decade, ECA Marcellus Trust I's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 2.19. According to the industry distribution chart, ECA Marcellus Trust I ranks #283 out of 433 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 65.4%.

Is ECA Marcellus Trust I's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

ECA Marcellus Trust I's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.40 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 1.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 2.19. The Oil & Gas industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. ECA Marcellus Trust I's value of 0.40 is 20% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ECA Marcellus Trust I ranks #283 out of 433 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SKYQ and VIVK?

According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, ECA Marcellus Trust I ranks #283 out of 433 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places ECA Marcellus Trust I in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. ECA Marcellus Trust I's value of 0.40 is 20% below this benchmark. Historically, ECA Marcellus Trust I's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 2.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.02 vs. the industry median of 0.50, ECA Marcellus Trust I has consistently been below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 0.50, based on 433 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ECA Marcellus Trust I's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.40 is 20% below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on ECA Marcellus Trust I and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ECA Marcellus Trust I's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 1.02. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 1.02 and 20% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.50. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ECA Marcellus Trust I (ECTM), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40 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:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.40 (61% below median its 10-year median of 1.02)
GF Value™: $0.68 vs. price of $0.61 (10.3% below fair value)
GF Score™: 53/100 with 2 warning signs
Industry Position: 20% below the Oil & Gas median (#283 of 433)

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 Energy Oil & Gas

Comparable Companies SKYQ VIVK SAU:2222 XOM CVX SHSE:601857 LSE:SHEL XPAR:TTE BSP:PETR3 LSE:BP.OSL:EQNR HKSE:00386 MIL:ENI TSX:SU ADX:ADNOCGAS TSX:IMO TSX:CVE WAR:PKN BOM:500312 BKK:PTT

Address 601 Travis Street, 16th Floor, Houston, TX, USA, 77002

Website https://ect.q4web.com

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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