Marine Petroleum TrustMARPS -3.74%79 ROA % is 54.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 75.28. 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 1,025 Oil & Gas companies, Marine Petroleum Trust ranks better than 98.93% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Marine Petroleum Trust's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.54 Mil.
Marine Petroleum Trust's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.98 Mil. Therefore, Marine Petroleum Trust's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 54.95%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Marine Petroleum Trust's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
MARPS'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.62 Med: 75.28 Max: 128.99
Current: 65.94
During the past 13 years, Marine Petroleum Trust's highest ROA % was 128.99%. The lowest was 17.62%. And the median was 75.28%.
MARPS's ROA % is ranked better than 98.93% of 1025
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.89
vs MARPS: 65.94
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 banks 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:
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.
* 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.
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Marine Petroleum Trust'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.
Marine Petroleum Trust ROA % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Marine Petroleum Trust's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marine Petroleum Trust's ROA % 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.
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.
Marine Petroleum Trust (MARPS) has a ROA % of 54.95% 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 Marine Petroleum Trust and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 75.28. Over the past decade, Marine Petroleum Trust's ROA % has ranged from 17.62 to 128.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Marine Petroleum Trust ranks #11 out of 1025 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 1.1%.
Is Marine Petroleum Trust's ROA % too high?
Marine Petroleum Trust's current ROA % of 54.95% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 75.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.62 to a high of 128.99. The Oil & Gas industry median ROA % is 1.89. Marine Petroleum Trust's value of 54.95% is 2807.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marine Petroleum Trust ranks #11 out of 1025 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 ROA % compare to BANL and RBNE?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Marine Petroleum Trust ranks #11 out of 1025 companies for ROA %. This places Marine Petroleum Trust in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 1.89. Marine Petroleum Trust's value of 54.95% is 2807.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Marine Petroleum Trust's own ROA % has ranged from 17.62 to 128.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 75.28 vs. the industry median of 1.89, 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 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. Marine Petroleum Trust's current ROA % of 54.95% is 2807.4% 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 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 Marine Petroleum Trust 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. Marine Petroleum Trust's current ROA % is 54.95%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 75.28. 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 ROA % is 54.95%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 75.28 and 2807.4% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.89. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Marine Petroleum Trust (MARPS), the current ROA % is 54.95% 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:
ROA %: 54.95% (27% below median its 10-year median of 75.28)
GF Value™: $3.71 vs. price of $4.38 (18.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2807.4% above the Oil & Gas median (#11 of 1025)
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 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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