Marine Petroleum Trust (MARPS)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Marine Petroleum Trust, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Marine Petroleum Trust (MARPS) has returned 30.99% so far this year and 47.55% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MARPS has returned 8.72% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 18, 1995, MARPS's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +1.25%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.

Historically, 49% of months were positive and 51% were negative. The best month was Oct 2020 with a return of +79.0%, while the worst month was Jun 2023 at -29.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, MARPS closed higher 43% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 28, 2021 with a return of +132.0%, while the worst single day was Jan 29, 2021 at -41.0%.

Marine Petroleum Trust has an annualized alpha of 28.47%, beta of 0.24, and R² of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 21, 1995.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (42.23%) than losses (34.80%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.24 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.00 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R² of 0.00 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

MARPS ranks 63 for risk / return — better than 63% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Marine Petroleum Trust (MARPS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Marine Petroleum Trust provided a 6.21% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.33 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Marine Petroleum Trust. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Marine Petroleum Trust. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Marine Petroleum Trust was 92.42%, occurring on May 14, 2020. Recovery took 457 trading sessions.

The current Marine Petroleum Trust drawdown is 51.74%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Marine Petroleum Trust over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Marine Petroleum Trust is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.