EFC:NYE-Ellington Financial Inc. (USD)

COMMON STOCK | REIT - Mortgage |

Last Closing

USD 13.1

Change

-0.02 (-0.15)%

Market Cap

USD 1.15B

Volume

1.44M

Analyst Target

USD 13.79
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About

Ellington Financial Inc., through its subsidiary, Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC, acquires and manages mortgage-related, consumer-related, corporate-related, and other financial assets in the United States. The company acquires and manages residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) backed by prime jumbo, Alt-A, manufactured housing, and subprime mortgage; RMBS for which the principal and interest payments are guaranteed by the U.S. government agency or the U.S. government-sponsored entity; residential mortgage loans; commercial mortgage-backed securities; and commercial mortgage loans and other commercial real estate debt. It also provides collateralized loan obligations; mortgage-related and non-mortgage-related derivatives; corporate debt and equity securities; corporate loans; and other strategic investments; and consumer loans and asset-backed securities backed by consumer and commercial assets. The company qualifies as a real estate investment trust (REIT) for federal income tax purposes. As a REIT, it intends to distribute at least 90% of its taxable income as dividends to shareholders. Ellington Financial LLC was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Old Greenwich, Connecticut.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (REIT - Mortgage) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 8.09% 82% B 85% B
Dividend Return 1.07% 12% F 58% F
Total Return 9.16% 84% B 87% B+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 7.73% 73% C 58% F
Dividend Return 12.99% 79% B- 97% N/A
Total Return 20.72% 82% B 77% C+
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -30.06% 49% F 18% F
Dividend Return 43.14% 90% A- 94% A
Total Return 13.08% 53% F 41% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 4.62% 53% F 49% F
Dividend Return 15.88% 79% B- 73% C
Total Return 11.26% 89% A- 98% N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 39.54% 36% F 25% F
Risk Adjusted Return 40.17% 56% F 54% F
Market Capitalization 1.15B 57% F 59% D-

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Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

What to not like:
Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Negative cashflow

The company had negative total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.