ECTM (ECA Marcellus Trust I) ROA %: 46.16% (As of Mar. 2026) — 381% Above Median


ECTM ECA Marcellus Trust I ECTM
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Price $0.61
GF Value $0.68
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is ECA Marcellus Trust I ROA %?

ECA Marcellus Trust I ECTM -2.77% 53 ROA % is 46.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 381% above its 10-year median of 9.59. 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 1,025 Oil & Gas companies, ECA Marcellus Trust I ranks better than 96.78% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. ECA Marcellus Trust I's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $6.33 Mil. ECA Marcellus Trust I's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $13.72 Mil. Therefore, ECA Marcellus Trust I's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 46.16%.

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

ECTM' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.84   Med: 9.59   Max: 57.03
Current: 21.41

During the past 13 years, ECA Marcellus Trust I's highest ROA % was 57.03%. The lowest was 0.84%. And the median was 9.59%.

ECTM's ROA % is ranked better than
96.78% of 1025 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.89 vs ECTM: 21.41

ECA Marcellus Trust I  (OTCPK:ECTM) ROA % Explanation

ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A bank’s ROA % is typically well under 2%.

Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:

ROA %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=6.332/13.7165
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(6.332 / 7.172)*(7.172 / 13.7165)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=88.29 %*0.5229
=46.16 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue 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.


Be Aware

Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).

Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.

E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.


ECA Marcellus Trust I ROA % Related Terms


ECA Marcellus Trust I ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ECA Marcellus Trust I's ROA % 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.

ECA Marcellus Trust I ROA % Chart

ECA Marcellus Trust I Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
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ECA Marcellus Trust I Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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ECTM vs SKYQ, VIVK, XOM: ROA % Comparison

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

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

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


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ECA Marcellus Trust I ROA % Calculation

ECA Marcellus Trust I's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=2.245/( (13.72+13.322)/ 2 )
=2.245/13.521
=16.60 %

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

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=6.332/( (13.322+14.111)/ 2 )
=6.332/13.7165
=46.16 %

* 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.

In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 46.16% mean?
ECA Marcellus Trust I (ECTM) has a ROA % of 46.16% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on ECA Marcellus Trust I and its competitors. This is 381% above median its historical median of 9.59. Over the past decade, ECA Marcellus Trust I's ROA % has ranged from 0.84 to 57.03. According to the industry distribution chart, ECA Marcellus Trust I ranks #33 out of 1025 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 3.2%.
Is ECA Marcellus Trust I's ROA % too high?
ECA Marcellus Trust I's current ROA % of 46.16% is 381% above median its 10-year median of 9.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.84 to a high of 57.03. The Oil & Gas industry median ROA % is 1.89. ECA Marcellus Trust I's value of 46.16% is 2342.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ECA Marcellus Trust I ranks #33 out of 1025 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 ROA % compare to SKYQ and VIVK?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, ECA Marcellus Trust I ranks #33 out of 1025 companies for ROA %. This places ECA Marcellus Trust I in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 1.89. ECA Marcellus Trust I's value of 46.16% is 2342.3% above this benchmark. Historically, ECA Marcellus Trust I's own ROA % has ranged from 0.84 to 57.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.59 vs. the industry median of 1.89, 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 ROA % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median ROA % among Oil & Gas companies is 1.89, based on 1,025 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ECA Marcellus Trust I's current ROA % of 46.16% is 2342.3% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on ECA Marcellus Trust I and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median ROA % is 1.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ECA Marcellus Trust I's current ROA % is 46.16%, which is 381% above median its own 10-year median of 9.59. 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 ROA % is 46.16%, which is 381% above median its 10-year median of 9.59 and 2342.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.89. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ECA Marcellus Trust I (ECTM), the current ROA % is 46.16% 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:

  • ROA %: 46.16% (381% above median its 10-year median of 9.59)
  • GF Value™: $0.68 vs. price of $0.61 (10.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2342.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#33 of 1025)

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.
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