MARPS (Marine Petroleum Trust) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.46 (As of Mar. 2026) — 42% Above Median

What is Marine Petroleum Trust Dividend Payout Ratio?

Marine Petroleum Trust MARPS -3.74% 79 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.46 as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 1.03. 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 433 Oil & Gas companies, Marine Petroleum Trust ranks worse than 79.91% 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. Marine Petroleum Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.46.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Marine Petroleum Trust is 1.03, which seems too high.

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

MARPS' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.73 Med: 1.03 Max: 1.23
Current: 1.03

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Marine Petroleum Trust was 1.23. The lowest was 0.73. And the median was 1.03.

MARPS's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
79.91% of 433 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs MARPS: 1.03

As of today (2026-06-24), the Dividend Yield % of Marine Petroleum Trust is 7.19%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Marine Petroleum Trust was 23.31%. The lowest was 1.68%. And the median was 8.75%.

Marine Petroleum Trust's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.10.

During the past 12 months, Marine Petroleum Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -0.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -6.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 17.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -2.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Marine Petroleum Trust was 54.70% per year. The lowest was -41.60% per year. And the median was -0.30% 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.

Marine Petroleum Trust (NAS:MARPS) 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.

Marine Petroleum Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Marine Petroleum Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Marine Petroleum Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Marine Petroleum Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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MARPS vs BANL, RBNE, TOPS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

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

Marine Petroleum Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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Marine Petroleum Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Marine Petroleum Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Jun. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Jun. 2025 )
	=	0.386	/	0.36
	=	1.07

Marine Petroleum Trust'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 )
	=	0.102	/	0.07
	=	1.46

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.46 mean?

Marine Petroleum Trust (MARPS) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.46 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Marine Petroleum Trust and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 1.03. Over the past decade, Marine Petroleum Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.73 to 1.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Marine Petroleum Trust ranks #346 out of 433 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 79.9%.

Is Marine Petroleum Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Marine Petroleum Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.46 is 42% above median its 10-year median of 1.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.73 to a high of 1.23. The Oil & Gas industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Marine Petroleum Trust's value of 1.46 is 192% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marine Petroleum Trust ranks #346 out of 433 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BANL and RBNE?

According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Marine Petroleum Trust ranks #346 out of 433 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Marine Petroleum Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Marine Petroleum Trust's value of 1.46 is 192% above this benchmark. Historically, Marine Petroleum Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.73 to 1.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.03 vs. the industry median of 0.50, 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 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. Marine Petroleum Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.46 is 192% 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 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 Marine Petroleum Trust 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. Marine Petroleum Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.46, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 1.03. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.46, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 1.03 and 192% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.50. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Marine Petroleum Trust (MARPS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.46 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:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.46 (42% above median its 10-year median of 1.03)
GF Value™: $3.71 vs. price of $4.38 (18.1% above fair value)
GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs
Industry Position: 192% above the Oil & Gas median (#346 of 433)

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 Energy Oil & Gas

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

Website https://www.marps-marine.com

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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