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Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (REFI)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US1672391026
CUSIP
167239102
IPO Date
Dec 8, 2021

Highlights

Market Cap
$242.61M
Enterprise Value
$83.96B
EPS (TTM)
$1.68K
PE Ratio
0.01
PEG Ratio
0.00
Total Revenue (TTM)
$41.32M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$41.32M
Year Range
$11.06 - $15.20
Target Price
$14.00
ROA (TTM)
8.47%
ROE (TTM)
11.70%

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

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


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (REFI) has returned -3.79% so far this year and -10.69% over the past 12 months.


Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc.

1D
1.16%
1M
-2.92%
YTD
-3.79%
6M
-4.24%
1Y
-10.69%
3Y*
8.35%
5Y*
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 8, 2021, REFI's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.53%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 10.9 years.

Historically, 48% of months were positive and 52% were negative. The best month was Jan 2022 with a return of +14.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2022 at -10.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, REFI closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was May 23, 2022 with a return of +8.5%, while the worst single day was Aug 22, 2022 at -8.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.14%-2.02%-2.92%-3.79%
2025-0.32%4.75%-5.80%-1.56%0.62%-0.91%-6.95%9.62%-6.84%0.55%-0.78%-0.24%-8.70%
2024-1.92%2.65%-0.28%-0.19%-0.25%0.88%4.04%-0.50%0.49%-2.51%6.55%-0.23%8.69%
20232.52%-5.11%-4.56%4.81%2.68%7.41%0.59%-0.79%0.49%-4.28%9.87%9.28%23.70%
202214.11%6.37%-10.36%0.34%-4.27%-8.89%-5.58%7.38%-2.58%2.85%9.31%-2.26%3.35%
20210.97%0.97%

Benchmark Metrics

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 4.11%, beta of 0.41, and R² of 0.09 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 09, 2021.

  • This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (21.95%) than losses (12.85%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • Beta of 0.41 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.09 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
  • R² of 0.09 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.

Alpha
4.11%
Beta
0.41
0.09
Upside Capture
21.95%
Downside Capture
12.85%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

REFI ranks 16 for risk / return — in the bottom 16% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


REFI Risk / Return Rank: 1616
Overall Rank
REFI Sharpe Ratio Rank: 2020
Sharpe Ratio Rank
REFI Sortino Ratio Rank: 1818
Sortino Ratio Rank
REFI Omega Ratio Rank: 1919
Omega Ratio Rank
REFI Calmar Ratio Rank: 1515
Calmar Ratio Rank
REFI Martin Ratio Rank: 1010
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (REFI) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


REFIBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.48

0.90

-1.37

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-0.53

1.39

-1.91

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.94

1.21

-0.27

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.73

1.40

-2.13

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-1.44

6.61

-8.04

Explore REFI risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. provided a 16.61% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.88 per share.


13.50%14.00%14.50%15.00%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.50$2.002022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM2025202420232022
Dividend$1.88$1.88$2.06$2.17$2.10

Dividend yield

16.61%15.33%13.36%13.41%13.93%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.47$0.47
2025$0.00$0.00$0.47$0.00$0.00$0.47$0.00$0.00$0.47$0.00$0.00$0.47$1.88
2024$0.00$0.00$0.47$0.00$0.00$0.47$0.00$0.00$0.47$0.00$0.00$0.65$2.06
2023$0.00$0.00$0.47$0.00$0.00$0.47$0.00$0.00$0.47$0.00$0.00$0.76$2.17
2022$0.40$0.00$0.00$0.47$0.00$0.00$0.47$0.00$0.00$0.76$2.10

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. has a dividend yield of 16.61%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.

Payout Ratio

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. has a payout ratio of 77.00%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

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 Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, 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 Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. was 26.55%, occurring on Mar 15, 2023. Recovery took 192 trading sessions.

The current Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. drawdown is 16.59%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-26.55%Mar 1, 2022262Mar 15, 2023192Dec 18, 2023454
-19.25%Mar 4, 2025269Mar 27, 2026
-9.51%Jul 18, 202417Aug 9, 202473Nov 21, 202490
-7.42%Dec 28, 202332Feb 13, 2024104Jul 15, 2024136
-6.3%Jan 21, 202222Feb 22, 20224Feb 28, 202226

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 Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, 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 REFI, comparing it with other companies in the REIT - Mortgage industry. Currently, REFI has a P/E ratio of 0.0. This P/E ratio is considered low compared to industry peers, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued or that the company has weaker growth prospects.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for REFI compared to other companies in the REIT - Mortgage industry. REFI currently has a PEG ratio of 0.0. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for REFI relative to other companies in the REIT - Mortgage industry. Currently, REFI has a P/S ratio of 5.9. 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 REFI in comparison with other companies in the REIT - Mortgage industry. Currently, REFI has a P/B value of 0.0. This P/B ratio is low compared to industry peers. It might indicate the stock is undervalued or that the company’s assets are not expected to generate strong returns.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items