ECA Marcellus Trust IECTM -2.77%53 Pretax Margin % is 88.29% as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 66.85. 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 96.4% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for ECA Marcellus Trust I's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ECTM'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.81 Med: 66.85 Max: 87
Current: 68.15
ECTM's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 96.4% of 916
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.165
vs ECTM: 68.15
ECA Marcellus Trust I (OTCPK:ECTM) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
ECA Marcellus Trust I Pretax Margin % Related Terms
ECA Marcellus Trust I Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ECA Marcellus Trust I's Pretax 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.
ECTM vs SKYQ, VIVK, XOM: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, ECA Marcellus Trust I's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, ECA Marcellus Trust I's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ECA Marcellus Trust I's Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % of 88.29% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on ECA Marcellus Trust I and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 66.85. Over the past decade, ECA Marcellus Trust I's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.81 to 87.00. According to the industry distribution chart, ECA Marcellus Trust I ranks #33 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 3.6%.
Is ECA Marcellus Trust I's Pretax Margin % too high?
ECA Marcellus Trust I's current Pretax Margin % of 88.29% is 32% above median its 10-year median of 66.85. 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 Pretax Margin % is 5.17. ECA Marcellus Trust I's value of 88.29% is 1609.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ECA Marcellus Trust I ranks #33 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 Pretax Margin % compare to SKYQ and VIVK?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, ECA Marcellus Trust I ranks #33 out of 916 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places ECA Marcellus Trust I in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.17. ECA Marcellus Trust I's value of 88.29% is 1609.4% above this benchmark. Historically, ECA Marcellus Trust I's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.81 to 87.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 66.85 vs. the industry median of 5.17, 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 Pretax Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 5.17, based on 916 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ECA Marcellus Trust I's current Pretax Margin % of 88.29% is 1609.4% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on ECA Marcellus Trust I and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ECA Marcellus Trust I's current Pretax Margin % is 88.29%, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 66.85. 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 Pretax Margin % is 88.29%, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 66.85 and 1609.4% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.17. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ECA Marcellus Trust I (ECTM), the current Pretax 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:
Pretax Margin %: 88.29% (32% above median its 10-year median of 66.85)
GF Value™: $0.68 vs. price of $0.61 (10.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1609.4% above the Oil & Gas median (#33 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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