MFA Financial, Inc.
MFAReal EstateNASDAQREIT - Mortgage
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Daily timeframeMFA Financial, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a real estate investment trust in the United States. With a market capitalization of $964.8M, it sits in small-cap territory. It operates through two segments: Mortgage-Related Assets and Lima One.
Market Cap
$964.8M
Beta
1.50
P/E (TTM)
10.99
P/E (Fwd)
6.40
EPS (TTM)
$0.86
EPS (Fwd)
$1.48
ROE
7.4%
ROA
1.1%
Cash
$221.6M
Total Debt
$11.13B
Free CF
—
52W Change
2.7%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $221.6M in cash, though total debt stands at $11.13B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Return on equity stands at 7.4%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 1.1% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from -$84.6M (2022) to $298.6M (2025), reflecting a 453% increase over the period.
The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence MFA Financial, Inc.'s trajectory.