Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Ellington Financial Buy (5.8 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is EFC's P/E ratio?

Ellington Financial trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 4.9.

When does EFC report earnings?

Ellington Financial's next scheduled report is on Feb 24, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $0.48.

What is the EFC price target?

The median analyst price target from 7 analysts is $14.50, with a range of $14.00 – $16.00.

Is EFC Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Ellington Financial as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Does EFC pay a dividend?

Yes — Ellington Financial's dividend yield is 13.8%.

Nama Insights

Ellington Financial (EFC)

Real Estate · Reit Mortgage · NYSE

Ellington Financial (EFC) is a Real Estate company in the Reit Mortgage industry. It has a market capitalization of $1.51B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 4.9 and a free-cash-flow yield of -81.8%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 8.6%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Buy, 5.8 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the trailing band of its market.

AI scorecard

Buy · 5.8/10

Positive, at the low end of Buy. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Trailing · -15.9% over 12 months ex. last

Bottom 20% of its market on the past year's move.

Shariah screen

Not Shariah Compliant

At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Off its high

-38.9%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$1.51B
Trailing P/E	4.9
Price / book	0.7
Price / sales	3.4
FCF yield	-81.8%
Dividend yield	13.8%
Gross margin	100.0%
Operating margin	55.9%
Net margin	51.5%
Revenue growth (YoY)	+8.6%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	+92.2%
EPS growth (YoY)	+27.4%
FCF/share growth (YoY)	—
Beta	1.0
Exchange	NYSE
Sector	Real Estate
Industry	Reit Mortgage

EFC earnings

Next report: Feb 24, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $0.48). Beat the EPS estimate in 3 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q3 2026	Nov 4, 2026	$0.45	$0.45	+0.0%	—
Q2 2026	Aug 6, 2026	$0.60	$0.46	+30.4%	$114.86M
Q1 2026	May 5, 2026	$0.78	$0.45	+73.3%	$127.94M
Q4 2025	Feb 25, 2026	$0.47	$0.46	+2.2%	$71.37M

EFC analyst price target

Median target $14.50 from 7 analysts, ranging $14.00 – $16.00.

Reit Mortgage peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
NLY	Annaly Capital Management	$14.77B	6.1
AGNC	AGNC Investment	$11.18B	6.1
RITM	Rithm Capital	$5.15B	3.9
STWD	Starwood Property Trust	$4.58B	7.9
DX	Dynex Capital	$2.77B	8.4
BXMT	Blackstone Mortgage Trust	$1.85B	—
ARR	ARMOUR Residential REIT	$1.78B	7.6
LADR	Ladder Capital	$1.12B	9.1

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Recent Congressional trades

Ellington Financial trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member	Chamber	Trade	Amount	Disclosed
Virginia Foxx	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Jan 5, 2026
Virginia Foxx	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Jul 3, 2025
Virginia Foxx	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Apr 4, 2025
Virginia Foxx	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Oct 21, 2024

EFC FAQ

Is EFC a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Ellington Financial Buy (5.8 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is EFC's P/E ratio?: Ellington Financial trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 4.9.
When does EFC report earnings?: Ellington Financial's next scheduled report is on Feb 24, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $0.48.
What is the EFC price target?: The median analyst price target from 7 analysts is $14.50, with a range of $14.00 – $16.00.
Is EFC Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Ellington Financial as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Does EFC pay a dividend?: Yes — Ellington Financial's dividend yield is 13.8%.