Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Ellington Financial Inc (EFC) - $13.37 as of 10/29/2025 3:10:05 PM EST
Total Score
14 out of 30
Safety Score
65 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Possible Buy
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for EFC
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for EFC
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for EFC
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for EFC
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for EFC (65 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 4 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Financial Details for EFC
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | EFC |
| Company Name | Ellington Financial Inc |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) is a publicly traded investment firm headquartered in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, specializing in the acquisition and management of a diverse portfolio of mortgage-related, consumer-related, and other financial assets. The company utilizes its extensive industry knowledge and robust research capabilities to navigate market dynamics and optimize risk-adjusted returns for its investors. By employing a multifaceted investment strategy across various asset classes, Ellington Financial has established itself as a significant entity within the financial sector, consistently aiming to deliver enhanced performance for its stakeholders. |
| Sector Name | REAL ESTATE |
| Industry Name | REIT - MORTGAGE |
| Most Recent Quarter | 6/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 11/10/2025 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 13.37 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 10.57 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 10/29/2025 3:10:05 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 1,186,610 |
| Average Daily Volume | 1,339,478 |
| 52-Week High | 13.80 |
| 52-Week Low | 10.48 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 27.58% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 10.96 |
| Industry PE | 15.82 |
| Sector PE | 88.08 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 8.15 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 5.79 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 20.29 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 117.48 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.07 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 2.31 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 13.62 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 0.99 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 0.89 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 12.13 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 4.27 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 6.83 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 5.93 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 3 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 4 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 99,894,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 1,335,582,780 |
| Institutional Ownership | 52.18% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 10/31/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.1300 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.1300 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 0 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 1.56 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 11.57% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 1.56 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 11.57% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 62 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 14.43% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 17.11% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | -2.50% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | -1.26% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | -1.24% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 6.15% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 127.87% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | -27.30% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 73.47% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 1.22 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 0.86 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 1.46 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 141,763,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 145,861,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 84,084,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | -1.50% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 34.29% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 56.60% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 230,630,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 192,387,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 228,927,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -11,868,943,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -11,630,396,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 11,822,783,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 10,366,495,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 12,099,573,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.12 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.12 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 1,570,476,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 1,517,071,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 1,665,552,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | -619,384,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | -6.20 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | -430,527,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | -241,895,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.29 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 0.09 |
| MACD Signal | 0.10 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 12.27 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 13.11 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 13.94 |
| Beta | 1.00 |
| RSI | 47.69 |
| 50-Day SMA | 12.28 |
| 150-Day SMA | 10.75 |
| 200-Day SMA | 10.57 |
System |
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| Modified | 10/29/2025 10:18:53 PM EST |