MFA Financial, Inc.
MFAReal EstateNASDAQREIT - Mortgage · Last scanned Oct 24, 2026
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Daily timeframeMFA Financial, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a real estate investment trust in the United States. The $673.2M market capitalization puts MFA squarely in small-cap range for its industry. It operates through two segments: Mortgage-Related Assets and Lima One.
Market Cap
$673.2M
Beta
1.52
P/E (TTM)
6.59
P/E (Fwd)
4.81
EPS (TTM)
$1.01
EPS (Fwd)
$1.38
ROE
8.2%
ROA
1.2%
Cash
$141.2M
Total Debt
$11.67B
Free CF
—
52W Change
-27.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where MFA stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, MFA finished 25.03% below its 150-day moving average ($8.55) and 25.47% below its 200-day moving average ($8.60). 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 October 20, 2026 close, MFA's RSI(14) was 15.0, 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.
MFA Financial, Inc. carries $11.67B in total debt against $141.2M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 82.6x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. 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.
MFA Financial, Inc.'s elevated beta suggests the stock experiences more pronounced price movements than the overall market, which increases both upside potential and downside risk. 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.