ECA Marcellus Trust I
ECA Marcellus Trust I Fundamental Analysis
ECA Marcellus Trust I (ECTM) shows moderate financial fundamentals with a PE ratio of 5.12, profit margin of 54.72%, and ROE of 14.87%. The company generates $0.0B in annual revenue with weak year-over-year growth of -24.60%.
Key Strengths
Areas of Concern
The stock receives a Fundamental Health Score of 35.2/100 based on profitability, valuation, growth, and balance sheet metrics. The F grade reflects weak fundamentals and significant financial concerns.
Fundamental Health Score
We analyze ECTM's fundamental strength across five key dimensions:
Efficiency Score
ExcellentECTM demonstrates superior asset utilization.
Valuation Score
ExcellentECTM trades at attractive valuation levels.
Growth Score
WeakECTM faces weak or negative growth trends.
Financial Health Score
ExcellentECTM maintains a strong and stable balance sheet.
Profitability Score
WeakECTM struggles to sustain strong margins.
Key Financial Metrics
Is ECTM Expensive or Cheap?
P/E Ratio
ECTM trades at 5.12 times earnings. This suggests potential undervaluation.
PEG Ratio
When adjusting for growth, ECTM's PEG of 0.37 indicates potential undervaluation.
Price to Book
The market values ECA Marcellus Trust I at 0.78 times its book value. This may indicate undervaluation.
EV/EBITDA
Enterprise value stands at 5.61 times EBITDA. This is generally considered low.
How Well Does ECTM Make Money?
Net Profit Margin
For every $100 in sales, ECA Marcellus Trust I keeps $54.72 as profit after all expenses.
Operating Margin
Core operations generate 59.24 in profit for every $100 in revenue, before interest and taxes.
ROE
Management delivers $14.87 in profit for every $100 of shareholder equity.
ROA
ECA Marcellus Trust I generates $14.77 in profit for every $100 in assets, demonstrating efficient asset deployment.
Following the Money - Real Cash Generation
Operating Cash Flow
ECA Marcellus Trust I generates limited operating cash flow of $-292.05K, signaling weaker underlying cash strength.
Free Cash Flow
ECA Marcellus Trust I generates weak or negative free cash flow of $-292.05K, restricting financial flexibility.
FCF Per Share
Each share generates $-0.02 in free cash annually.
FCF Yield
ECTM converts -3.17% of its market value into free cash.
Financial Ratios Analysis
Valuation Ratios
P/E Ratio
Price to earnings ratio
5.12
vs 25 benchmark
PEG Ratio
Price/earnings to growth ratio
0.37
vs 25 benchmark
P/B Ratio
Price to book value ratio
0.78
vs 25 benchmark
P/S Ratio
Price to sales ratio
2.80
vs 25 benchmark
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
Total debt to shareholders' equity
0.00
vs 25 benchmark
Current Ratio
Current assets to current liabilities
10.91
vs 25 benchmark
Efficiency Ratios
ROE
Return on equity percentage
0.15
vs 25 benchmark
ROA
Return on assets percentage
0.15
vs 25 benchmark
ROCE
Return on capital employed
0.16
vs 25 benchmark
How ECTM Stacks Against Its Sector Peers
| Metric | ECTM Value | Sector Average | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 5.12 | 19.94 | Better (Cheaper) |
| ROE | 14.87% | 987.00% | Weak |
| Net Margin | 54.72% | -42983.00% (disorted) | Strong |
| Debt/Equity | 0.00 | -0.60 (disorted) | Distorted |
| Current Ratio | 10.91 | 4.67 | Strong Liquidity |
| ROA | 14.77% | -11498250.00% (disorted) | Strong |
ECTM outperforms its industry in 4 out of 6 key metrics, particularly excelling in Net Margin, but lagging in ROE.
Historical Growth Performance
5-Year Growth Trajectory
This section reviews ECA Marcellus Trust I's 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and compares its performance against the typical investment style of its industry.
Revenue CAGR
-47.53%
Industry Style: Cyclical, Value, Commodity
DecliningEPS CAGR
-68.23%
Industry Style: Cyclical, Value, Commodity
DecliningFCF CAGR
0.00%
Industry Style: Cyclical, Value, Commodity
Declining