EFC vs. CMTG

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

EFC (Ellington Financial Inc.) and CMTG (Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc.) are both stocks. Both operate in the REIT - Mortgage industry within the Real Estate sector. Over the past 3 years, EFC returned 13.32%/yr vs -35.17%/yr for CMTG. At a 0.43 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

EFC vs. CMTG - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) and Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc. (CMTG). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, EFC achieves a 4.12% return, which is significantly higher than CMTG's -10.78% return.

EFC

• 1D: 0.15%
• 1M: 0.52%
• YTD: 4.12%
• 6M: 3.14%
• 1Y: 18.27%
• 3Y*: 13.32%
• 5Y*: 5.86%
• 10Y*: 9.12%

CMTG

• 1D: 5.00%
• 1M: 21.33%
• YTD: -10.78%
• 6M: -17.52%
• 1Y: -14.95%
• 3Y*: -35.17%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

EFC vs. CMTG - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
EFC Ellington Financial Inc.	4.12%	26.13%	8.68%	18.16%	-18.32%	-3.87%
CMTG Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc.	-10.78%	-32.30%	-64.39%	2.82%	-1.38%	3.95%

Correlation

The correlation between EFC and CMTG is 0.42, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.42
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.47
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 3, 2021	0.43

Fundamentals

EPS EFC : $1.95 CMTG : -$4.41
PS Ratio EFC : 3.37 CMTG : 0.92
Total Revenue (TTM) EFC : $417.93M CMTG : $311.27M
Gross Profit (TTM) EFC : $347.01M CMTG : -$65.16M
EBITDA (TTM) EFC : $270.77M CMTG : $51.76M

Return for Risk

EFC vs. CMTG — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

EFC

EFC Risk / Return Rank: 68
EFC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 73
EFC Sortino Ratio Rank: 68
EFC Omega Ratio Rank: 66
EFC Calmar Ratio Rank: 64
EFC Martin Ratio Rank: 69

CMTG

CMTG Risk / Return Rank: 33
CMTG Sharpe Ratio Rank: 33
CMTG Sortino Ratio Rank: 33
CMTG Omega Ratio Rank: 33
CMTG Calmar Ratio Rank: 32
CMTG Martin Ratio Rank: 32

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.

EFC vs. CMTG - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) and Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc. (CMTG). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	EFC	CMTG	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.04	-0.24	+1.28
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.55	0.08	+1.47
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.19	1.01	+0.18
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.04	-0.32	+1.35
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	3.37	-0.56	+3.94

EFC vs. CMTG - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current EFC Sharpe Ratio is 1.04, which is higher than the CMTG Sharpe Ratio of -0.24. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of EFC and CMTG, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

EFC vs. CMTG - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum EFC drawdown since its inception was -79.08%, smaller than the maximum CMTG drawdown of -87.12%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for EFC and CMTG.

Drawdown Indicators

	EFC	CMTG	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-79.08%	-87.12%	+8.04%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-17.71%	-47.34%	+29.63%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-18.86%	-84.37%	+65.51%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-34.19%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-79.08%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-1.75%	-83.09%	+81.34%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-9.92%	-46.43%	+36.51%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	5.43%	26.64%	-21.21%

Volatility

EFC vs. CMTG - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) is 4.43%, while Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc. (CMTG) has a volatility of 19.14%. This indicates that EFC experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than CMTG based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	EFC	CMTG	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	4.43%	19.14%	-14.71%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	13.27%	44.78%	-31.51%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	17.64%	63.30%	-45.66%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	23.95%	52.57%	-28.62%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	42.26%	52.57%	-10.31%

Dividends

EFC vs. CMTG - Dividend Comparison

EFC's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 11.61%, while CMTG has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
CMTG Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	13.27%	9.10%	10.06%	2.26%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
EFC Ellington Financial Inc.	11.61%	11.49%	13.20%	14.16%	14.55%	9.60%	8.49%	9.87%	10.70%	12.13%	12.56%	14.60%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both EFC and CMTG in my portfolio?

EFC and CMTG have a correlation of 0.42, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, EFC or CMTG?

CMTG has higher volatility (19.14%) compared to EFC (4.43%). In terms of maximum drawdown, EFC dropped -79.08% vs CMTG's -87.12%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

EFC currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.04 vs -0.24), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.