MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in MFA Financial, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA) has returned 6.89% so far this year and 8.77% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MFA has returned 1.81% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 13, 1998, MFA's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +0.98%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.9 years.

Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Jun 2020 with a return of +47.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -76.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.

On a daily basis, MFA closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 25, 2020 with a return of +216.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 24, 2020 at -86.7%.

MFA Financial, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 15.35%, beta of 0.74, and R² of 0.06 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 14, 1998.

• This stock participated in 85.13% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 83.04% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R² of 0.06 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

MFA ranks 49 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

MFA Financial, Inc. provided a 15.03% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.44 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 2 consecutive years.

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.

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.

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 31.31%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

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.

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.