ECA Marcellus Trust I (ECT) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

ECA Marcellus Trust I is a statutory trust formed in July 2013 to hold and manage non-participating perpetual royalty interests in certain upstream oil and natural gas properties situated in the Marcellus Shale region. These interests entitle the trust to receive a portion of the production proceeds from natural gas and associated hydrocarbons without incurring ongoing operational costs or capital expenditures. The trust’s overriding royalty interests are carved out of acreage originally owned by Encana Corporation (now Ovintiv Inc.) and cover select tracts in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

The trust’s primary activity is the collection and distribution of royalty income generated by production from the underlying properties. Production is operated by third-party working interest owners who handle drilling, completion, and marketing activities in accordance with industry standards. Net proceeds received by the trust are then distributed to holders of the trust’s beneficial interests, subject to customary deductions for taxes, administrative fees, and other specified expenses.

Geographically, ECA Marcellus Trust I is focused exclusively on the prolific Marcellus Shale acreage, one of the largest natural gas fields in North America. The trust’s royalty parcels are strategically positioned to benefit from existing pipeline infrastructure and proximity to regional and interstate gas markets. This location advantage helps ensure the efficient transport and sale of natural gas and associated liquids produced by the trust’s royalty properties.

Administration of the trust is overseen by a trust manager and trustee, who are responsible for ensuring accurate accounting, timely royalty collections, and compliant distributions. While the trust itself does not engage in exploration or development activities, its structure allows investors to gain exposure to Marcellus Shale production cash flows without the operational risks associated with directly holding working interests. ECA Marcellus Trust I remains an established vehicle for investors seeking exposure to Appalachian basin gas production through a passive royalty interest structure.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $0.38 to $0.41
• 50-Day Range: $0.40 to $0.40
• 52-Week Range: $0.26 to $1.72
• Volume: 22,400 shs
• Average Volume: 66,792 shs
• Market Capitalization: $7.05 million
• P/E Ratio: 5.00
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

ECT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have ECT shares performed this year?

ECA Marcellus Trust I's stock was trading at $0.4002 at the beginning of the year. Since then, ECT shares have increased by 0.0% and is now trading at $0.4002.

How were ECA Marcellus Trust I's earnings last quarter?

ECA Marcellus Trust I (OTCMKTS:ECT) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August, 9th. The oil and gas company reported $0.10 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The oil and gas company earned $2.01 million during the quarter. ECA Marcellus Trust I had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 4.37% and a net margin of 46.53%.

How do I buy shares of ECA Marcellus Trust I?

Shares of ECT 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 ECA Marcellus Trust I own?

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Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/09/2017
• Today: 7/13/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Energy
• Industry: Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:ECT
• CIK: 1487798
• Web: N/A
• Phone: (151) 223-6655
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: N/A
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 5.00
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $2.90 million
• Net Margins: 46.53%
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: 4.37%
• Return on Assets: 4.32%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 4.50
• Quick Ratio: 4.50

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $4.15 million
• Price / Sales: 1.70
• Cash Flow: $0.14 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 2.82
• Book Value: $1.03 per share
• Price / Book: 0.39

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 17,605,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $7.05 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 2.00