MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA)
Company Info
Highlights
$970.07M
$0.99
9.51
2.25
$264.48M
$264.48M
$355.60M
$7.85 - $12.20
$14.75
2.16%
1.62
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Performance
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Returns By Period
MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA) returned -3.79% year-to-date (YTD) and 3.80% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, MFA returned -0.26% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.84%.
MFA
-3.79%
-4.44%
-8.95%
3.80%
2.34%
19.84%
-0.26%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
0.52%
6.32%
-1.44%
12.25%
12.45%
14.20%
10.84%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of MFA, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.04% | 1.33% | -0.17% | -4.29% | -3.56% | -3.79% | |||||||
| 2024 | -1.77% | 1.36% | 4.93% | -7.19% | 1.04% | 2.75% | 5.17% | 11.88% | 4.46% | -3.38% | -9.60% | -5.03% | 2.63% |
| 2023 | 20.71% | -9.92% | -4.03% | 7.76% | -1.03% | 9.61% | 0.18% | -2.66% | -9.12% | -7.49% | 21.49% | 7.55% | 30.66% |
| 2022 | 1.53% | -12.31% | 1.90% | -11.60% | -5.12% | -17.31% | 20.56% | -15.66% | -25.18% | 28.02% | 12.25% | -8.71% | -37.20% |
| 2021 | -6.43% | 10.44% | 3.16% | 8.11% | -0.68% | 7.30% | 1.74% | 2.78% | -2.71% | -1.31% | -4.88% | 8.87% | 27.71% |
| 2020 | 1.96% | -7.31% | -75.98% | 12.91% | -3.43% | 47.34% | 5.62% | 1.90% | 1.83% | 5.22% | 31.21% | 7.15% | -40.87% |
| 2019 | 9.73% | -0.82% | 2.81% | 3.30% | -6.26% | 4.89% | 0.00% | -0.14% | 5.42% | 3.13% | 0.92% | 2.43% | 27.54% |
| 2018 | -9.60% | -0.56% | 8.64% | -0.13% | 3.46% | 0.04% | 6.20% | -4.84% | -1.42% | -5.71% | 4.62% | -5.09% | -5.85% |
| 2017 | 3.41% | 1.65% | 3.31% | 2.85% | 0.12% | 3.24% | 1.19% | 3.42% | 2.08% | -5.94% | -2.91% | 1.50% | 14.30% |
| 2016 | -3.79% | 7.24% | 3.57% | 0.88% | 4.34% | 3.72% | 3.44% | 2.66% | -0.52% | -2.27% | 6.98% | 0.09% | 28.97% |
| 2015 | -1.88% | 1.53% | 1.22% | -1.15% | 2.19% | -4.49% | 1.89% | -5.58% | -1.52% | 1.61% | 0.87% | -2.66% | -8.03% |
| 2014 | 3.26% | 7.82% | 1.19% | 2.32% | 3.78% | 2.21% | -0.85% | 3.69% | -5.47% | 7.71% | 0.00% | -2.31% | 25.03% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of MFA is 49, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
MFA Financial, Inc. provided a 14.89% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.41 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.41 | $1.40 | $1.40 | $1.67 | $1.54 | $1.30 | $3.20 | $3.20 | $3.20 | $3.20 | $3.20 | $3.20 |
Dividend yield | 14.89% | 13.74% | 12.42% | 16.95% | 8.44% | 8.35% | 10.46% | 11.98% | 10.10% | 10.48% | 12.12% | 10.01% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for MFA Financial, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $1.40 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $1.40 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $1.67 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $1.54 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $1.30 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $3.20 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $3.20 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $3.20 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $3.20 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $3.20 |
| 2014 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $3.20 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
MFA Financial, Inc. has a dividend yield of 14.89%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.
Payout Ratio
MFA Financial, Inc. has a payout ratio of 102.92%, which is above the market average. This might signify the company's strong earnings or financial health. However, it could also hint at a more mature business phase with potentially slower growth.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the MFA Financial, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the MFA Financial, Inc. was 95.52%, occurring on Mar 24, 2020. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current MFA Financial, Inc. drawdown is 41.71%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -95.52% | Feb 21, 2020 | 23 | Mar 24, 2020 | — | — | — |
| -55.67% | Feb 11, 2008 | 199 | Nov 20, 2008 | 468 | Oct 1, 2010 | 667 |
| -50.05% | Apr 23, 1998 | 245 | Apr 14, 1999 | 462 | Feb 15, 2001 | 707 |
| -41.01% | Mar 10, 2004 | 421 | Nov 7, 2005 | 490 | Oct 19, 2007 | 911 |
| -29.47% | Jun 27, 2002 | 73 | Oct 9, 2002 | 135 | Apr 24, 2003 | 208 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of MFA Financial, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of MFA Financial, Inc., comparing actual results with analytics estimates. In the past quarter, the company did not meet analyst expectations for EPS, resulting in a surprise of -23.9%.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how MFA Financial, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the REIT - Mortgage industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for MFA, comparing it with other companies in the REIT - Mortgage industry. Currently, MFA has a P/E ratio of 9.5. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for MFA compared to other companies in the REIT - Mortgage industry. MFA currently has a PEG ratio of 2.3. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for MFA relative to other companies in the REIT - Mortgage industry. Currently, MFA has a P/S ratio of 3.3. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for MFA in comparison with other companies in the REIT - Mortgage industry. Currently, MFA has a P/B value of 0.5. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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