Ellington Financial Inc.
EFCReal EstateNASDAQREIT - Mortgage
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Daily timeframeEllington Financial Inc., through its subsidiary, Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC, acquires and manages mortgage-related, consumer-related, corporate-related, and other financial assets. Valued at $1.77B, EFC is a small-cap name in its sector. It operates in two segments, Investment Portfolio and Longbridge.
Market Cap
$1.77B
Beta
0.93
P/E (TTM)
8.42
P/E (Fwd)
6.81
EPS (TTM)
$1.60
EPS (Fwd)
$1.98
ROE
12.3%
ROA
1.2%
Cash
$1.00B
Total Debt
$18.57B
Free CF
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52W Change
-1.4%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where EFC stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the August 31, 2026 close, EFC finished 7.10% above its 150-day moving average ($12.67) and 7.02% above its 200-day moving average ($12.68). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is EFC overbought or oversold?
At the August 31, 2026 close, EFC's RSI(14) was 56.3, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, EFC has $1.00B in cash with $18.57B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Return on equity stands at 12.2%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 1.2% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from $122.0M (2021) to $306.5M (2025), reflecting a 151% increase over the period.
Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing EFC's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.