Marine Products (MPX) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Marine Products Corporation, doing business as Marine Products (NYSE: MPX), is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of premium recreational boats. The company’s portfolio includes well-known brands such as Sea Ray, Boston Whaler and Meridian, offering a broad range of fiberglass boats from sport boats and cruisers to luxury yachts and outboard center consoles. Through a vertically integrated production process, Marine Products controls design, tooling and assembly to maintain high standards of quality and performance.

In addition to new boat sales, Marine Products supports its customers with a comprehensive array of services and aftermarket offerings. These include parts and warranty services, technical support, boat accessories and boat financing solutions. The company also operates a digital brokerage platform that connects pre-owned boat sellers and buyers, further extending its relationship with the boating community and enhancing its service ecosystem.

Originally founded in 1960, Marine Products has grown through strategic acquisitions, most notably the 2019 purchase of Boston Whaler, which complemented its existing Sea Ray and Meridian lines. Over the decades, the company has invested in modern manufacturing facilities and advanced composite research to drive innovation in hull design, ride comfort and fuel efficiency. Its heritage of craftsmanship and commitment to customer satisfaction have positioned Marine Products as a trusted name in the recreational boating industry.

Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Marine Products serves customers through a network of authorized dealers and distributors across North America and select international markets. The company is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Richard A. Mercer, supported by an executive team with extensive experience in marine manufacturing, finance and global distribution. Under their stewardship, Marine Products continues to expand its product lineup and enhance its service capabilities to meet evolving consumer demands.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $8.88 to $9.23
• 50-Day Range: $7.99 to $9.30
• 52-Week Range: $7.49 to $10.89
• Volume: 15,060 shs
• Average Volume: 34,830 shs
• Market Capitalization: $318.14 million
• P/E Ratio: 21.67
• Dividend Yield: 6.15%
• Price Target: $8.00
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Marine Products Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Marine Products scored higher than 29% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 237th out of 291 stocks in the consumer discretionary sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Marine Products has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Marine Products has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 25.00%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Marine Products are expected to grow by 25.00% in the coming year, from $0.40 to $0.50 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Marine Products is 21.67, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.85.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Marine Products is 21.67, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 21.33.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Marine Products has a P/B Ratio of 2.45. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.99% of the float of Marine Products has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Marine Products has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 10.1, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Marine Products has recently increased by 2.37%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Leadership

Marine Products is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 6.17%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Marine Products does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Marine Products is 133.33%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on EPS estimates, Marine Products will have a dividend payout ratio of 112.00% in the coming year. This indicates that Marine Products may not be able to sustain their current dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.99% of the float of Marine Products has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Marine Products has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 10.1, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Marine Products has recently increased by 2.37%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.2 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.91

News Sentiment

Marine Products has a news sentiment score of 0.91. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Consumer Discretionary companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Marine Products this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 1 people have searched for MPX on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -75% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Marine Products insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

75.20% of the stock of Marine Products is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 13.86% of the stock of Marine Products is held by institutions.

MPX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have MPX shares performed this year?

Marine Products' stock was trading at $9.17 at the start of the year. Since then, MPX stock has decreased by 0.8% and is now trading at $9.10.

How were Marine Products' earnings last quarter?

Marine Products Corporation (NYSE:MPX) released its earnings results on Thursday, April, 24th. The company reported $0.06 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.08 by $0.02. The company earned $59 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $65.90 million. Marine Products had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.05% and a net margin of 6.84%.
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How do I buy shares of Marine Products?

Shares of MPX stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Marine Products own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Marine Products investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Tesla (TSLA), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Netflix (NFLX) and Home Depot (HD).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/24/2025
• Record date for 6/10 Dividend: 5/09/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/10 Dividend: 5/09/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/10/2025
• Today: 7/13/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/24/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Consumer Discretionary
• Industry: LEISURE&REC PRD
• Sub-Industry: Leisure Products
• Current Symbol: NYSE:MPX
• CIK: 1129155
• Web: www.marineproductscorp.com
• Phone: (404) 321-7910
• Fax: 404-321-5483
• Employees: 940
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Marine Products: $8.00
• High Price Target: $8.00
• Low Price Target: $8.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -12.1%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
• Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.42
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 21.67
• Forward P/E Ratio: 22.75
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $17.85 million
• Net Margins: 6.84%
• Pretax Margin: 8.00%
• Return on Equity: 12.05%
• Return on Assets: 8.76%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 3.66
• Quick Ratio: 2.08

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $236.55 million
• Price / Sales: 1.34
• Cash Flow: $0.60 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 15.25
• Book Value: $3.72 per share
• Price / Book: 2.45

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 34,960,000
• Free Float: 8,669,000
• Market Cap: $318.14 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.90