MARINE PETROLEUM TRUST (NASDAQ:MARPS) surfaced in our CANSLIM stock screen due to its impressive earnings growth, high relative strength, and strong profitability metrics. While it operates differently from typical growth stocks—as a royalty trust rather than a traditional business—its financial performance aligns with several key CANSLIM criteria.
Why MARPS Fits the CANSLIM Approach
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Earnings Growth (C & A Criteria)
- Quarterly EPS surged 109.7% year-over-year, far exceeding the CANSLIM minimum of 20%.
- Revenue grew 36.6% in the latest quarter, also above the 25% threshold.
- Three-year EPS growth stands at 64.6%, well above the 25% benchmark.
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Profitability & Financial Health
- Return on Equity (ROE) of 74.8% ranks in the top 6% of its industry.
- No debt (Debt/Equity = 0), providing financial stability.
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Market Leadership (L & I Criteria)
- Relative strength of 79.8 means it outperforms nearly 80% of stocks.
- Institutional ownership is low at 3.4%, leaving room for increased institutional interest.
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Technical Strength (N & M Criteria)
- Both short-term and long-term trends are positive, aligning with the current bullish S&P 500 environment.
- Trading near the lower end of its 52-week range, but recent momentum suggests potential upside.
Dividend Appeal
MARPS offers an 8.1% dividend yield, significantly above the S&P 500 average. However, the payout ratio is high at 90.9%, which may limit future dividend growth.
For a deeper look, review the full fundamental analysis and technical analysis.
Our CANSLIM High Growth screener lists more stocks meeting these criteria.
Disclaimer
This is not investing advice. Always conduct your own research before making investment decisions.
