MFA Financial, Inc.
MFAReal EstateNASDAQREIT - Mortgage · Last scanned Sep 8, 2026
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Daily timeframePart of the real estate sector, MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA) is listed under REIT - Mortgage. Valued at $904.7M, MFA is a small-cap name in its sector. It operates through two segments: Mortgage-Related Assets and Lima One.
Market Cap
$904.7M
Beta
1.49
P/E (TTM)
8.86
P/E (Fwd)
6.40
EPS (TTM)
$1.01
EPS (Fwd)
$1.40
ROE
8.2%
ROA
1.2%
Cash
$141.2M
Total Debt
$11.67B
Free CF
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52W Change
-12.3%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where MFA stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 2, 2026 close, MFA finished 6.16% below its 150-day moving average ($9.25) and 4.72% below its 200-day moving average ($9.11). 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 MFA overbought or oversold?
At the September 2, 2026 close, MFA's RSI(14) was 25.8, in oversold territory (below 30). 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, MFA has $141.2M in cash with $11.67B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Return on equity stands at 8.2%, 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 -$84.6M (2022) to $298.6M (2025), reflecting a 453% increase over the period.
Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for MFA Financial, Inc. and its sector.