ECTM (ECA Marcellus Trust I) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Mar. 2026) — 14% Above Median


ECTM ECA Marcellus Trust I ECTM
55 GF Score
Price $0.59
GF Value $0.68
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is ECA Marcellus Trust I Profitability Rank?

ECA Marcellus Trust I ECTM 55 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates ECTM with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

ECA Marcellus Trust I has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

ECA Marcellus Trust I's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 87.90%. As of today, ECA Marcellus Trust I's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


ECA Marcellus Trust I Profitability Rank Related Terms


ECTM vs SKYQ, VIVK, XOM: Profitability Rank Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where ECA Marcellus Trust I's Profitability Rank falls into.


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ECA Marcellus Trust I Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

ECA Marcellus Trust I has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

ECA Marcellus Trust I's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1.576 / 1.793
=87.90 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

ECA Marcellus Trust I has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Good Sign:

ECA Marcellus Trust I operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 8 mean?
ECA Marcellus Trust I (ECTM) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on ECA Marcellus Trust I and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, ECA Marcellus Trust I's Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 8.00.
Is ECA Marcellus Trust I's Profitability Rank too high?
ECA Marcellus Trust I's current Profitability Rank of 8 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, ECA Marcellus Trust I has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ECA Marcellus Trust I's Profitability Rank compare to SKYQ and VIVK?
ECA Marcellus Trust I's Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. Historically, ECA Marcellus Trust I's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on ECA Marcellus Trust I and its competitors. ECA Marcellus Trust I's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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 $0.59 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. ECA Marcellus Trust I's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ECA Marcellus Trust I (ECTM), the current Profitability Rank is 8 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 $0.59 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.68. GuruFocus considers ECA Marcellus Trust I to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ECTM:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $0.68 vs. price of $0.59 (14% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 2 warning signs

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 EnergyOil & Gas
Address 601 Travis Street, 16th Floor, Houston, TX, USA, 77002
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.
55GF Score

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