Marine Petroleum TrustMARPS -3.74%79 Dividend Yield % is 7.19% as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 8.75. 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 500 Oil & Gas companies, Marine Petroleum Trust ranks better than 78.8% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-24), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Marine Petroleum Trust is 7.19%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Marine Petroleum Trust's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
MARPS'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.68 Med: 8.75 Max: 23.31
Current: 7.19
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Marine Petroleum Trust was 23.31%. The lowest was 1.68%. And the median was 8.75%.
MARPS's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 78.8% of 500
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.8
vs MARPS: 7.19
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.
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.
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.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, 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 Yield % Related Terms
Marine Petroleum Trust Dividend Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marine Petroleum Trust's Dividend Yield % 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.
MARPS vs BANL, RBNE, TOPS: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Marine Petroleum Trust's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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 Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Marine Petroleum Trust's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marine Petroleum Trust's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Marine Petroleum Trust Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.096470
2026-05-29
2026-05-29
2026-06-29
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.101614
2026-02-27
2026-02-27
2026-03-30
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.049136
2025-11-28
2025-11-28
2025-12-29
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.068097
2025-08-29
2025-08-29
2025-09-29
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
* 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.
Marine Petroleum Trust (MARPS) has a Dividend Yield % of 7.19% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Marine Petroleum Trust and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 8.75. Over the past decade, Marine Petroleum Trust's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.68 to 23.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Marine Petroleum Trust ranks #106 out of 500 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 21.2%.
Is Marine Petroleum Trust's Dividend Yield % too high?
Marine Petroleum Trust's current Dividend Yield % of 7.19% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 8.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.68 to a high of 23.31. The Oil & Gas industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.80. Marine Petroleum Trust's value of 7.19% is 89.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marine Petroleum Trust ranks #106 out of 500 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 Dividend Yield % compare to BANL and RBNE?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Marine Petroleum Trust ranks #106 out of 500 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Marine Petroleum Trust in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.80. Marine Petroleum Trust's value of 7.19% is 89.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Marine Petroleum Trust's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.68 to 23.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.75 vs. the industry median of 3.80, 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 Yield % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.80, based on 500 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Marine Petroleum Trust's current Dividend Yield % of 7.19% is 89.2% 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 Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Marine Petroleum Trust and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marine Petroleum Trust's current Dividend Yield % is 7.19%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 8.75. 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 Yield % is 7.19%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 8.75 and 89.2% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.80. 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 Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Marine Petroleum Trust (MARPS), the current Dividend Yield % is 7.19% as of Jun. 24, 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 Yield %: 7.19% (18% below median its 10-year median of 8.75)
GF Value™: $3.71 vs. price of $4.38 (18.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 89.2% above the Oil & Gas median (#106 of 500)
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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