Indicators
Indicators
Value
Direction
MACD(12,26,9)
0.029
Buy
RSI(14)
55.215
Neutral
STOCH(KDJ)(9,3,3)
68.069
Neutral
ATR(14)
0.161
High Vlolatility
CCI(14)
80.925
Neutral
Williams %R
30.365
Buy
TRIX(12,20)
0.048
Sell
StochRSI(14)
34.155
Buy
Ellington Financial Inc
EFC13.845USD
-0.005-0.04%
Close 12/26, 16:00（ET）Quotes delayed by 15 min
1.47BMarket Cap
10.49P/E TTM
TradingKey Stock Score
Overall Financial Health
Valuation Dimensions
Earnings Forecast
Price Momentum
Institutional Confidence
Risk Assessment
Peer Comparison
TradingKey Stock Score of Ellington Financial Inc
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-26Key Insights
Ellington Financial Inc's fundamentals are relatively weak, and its growth potential is high.Its valuation is considered fairly valued, ranking 89/195 in the Residential & Commercial REITs industry.Institutional ownership is very high.Over the past month, multiple analysts have rated it as Buy, with the highest price target at 14.62.In the medium term, the stock price is expected to remain stable.Despite an average stock market performance over the past month, the company shows strong technicals.The stock price is trading sideways between the support and resistance levels, making it suitable for range-bound swing trading.
Ellington Financial Inc's Score
Support & Resistance
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Score Analysis
Current score
Previous score
Analyst Rating
Based on
8
analysts
Buy
Current Rating
14.625
Target Price
+7.46%
Upside Space
Data disclaimer: Analyst ratings and target prices are provided by LSEG for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice.
Ellington Financial Inc Highlights
StrengthsRisks
Ellington Financial Inc. is a real estate investment trust. The Company acquires and manages mortgage-related, consumer-related, corporate-related, and other financial assets. The Company’s segments include the Investment Portfolio Segment and the Longbridge Segment. The Investment Portfolio Segment is focused on investing in a diverse array of financial assets, including residential and commercial mortgage loans, residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS), commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), consumer loans and asset-backed securities (ABS), including ABS-backed by consumer loans, collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), non-mortgage- and mortgage-related derivatives, debt and equity investments in loan origination companies, and other strategic investments. The Longbridge Segment is focused on the origination and servicing of, and investment in, reverse mortgage loans. The Company is externally managed and advised by Ellington Financial Management LLC.
High Growth
The company's revenue has grown steadily over the past 3 years, averaging 206.83% year-on-year.
High Dividend
The company is a high dividend payer, with the latest dividend payout ratio of 118.46%.
Fairly Valued
The company’s latest PE is 10.48, at a medium 3-year percentile range.
Institutional Buying
The latest institutional holdings are 54.06M shares, increasing 0.02% quarter-over-quarter.
Held by PRFDX
Star Investor PRFDX holds 23.27K shares of this stock.
Higher Market Activity
The company has more investor interest, with a 20-day turnover ratio of 0.14.
Financial Health
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-26The current financial score of Ellington Financial Inc is 4.08, ranking 195/195 in the Residential & Commercial REITs industry. Its financial status is weak, and its operating efficiency is low. Its latest quarterly revenue reached 118.36M, representing a year-over-year increase of 3.53%, while its net profit experienced a year-over-year increase of 82.40%.
Score
Financials
3.88
Key Metrics
Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets
Total liabilities
Free cash flow
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Quality of Earnings
2.38
Operational Efficiency
2.83
Growth Potential
6.12
Shareholder Returns
5.18
Ellington Financial Inc's Company Valuation
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-26The current valuation score of Ellington Financial Inc is 8.48, ranking 36/195 in the Residential & Commercial REITs industry. Its current P/E ratio is 10.48, which is 184.17% below the recent high of 29.79 and 302.07% above the recent low of -21.19.
Score
Valuation Dimensions
P/E
P/B
P/S
P/CF
Industry Ranking 89/195
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Earnings Forecast
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-26The current earnings forecast score of Ellington Financial Inc is 8.00, ranking 24/195 in the Residential & Commercial REITs industry. The average price target for Ellington Financial Inc is 14.50, with a high of 16.00 and a low of 13.50.
Score
Support & Resistance
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Analyst Rating
Based on
8
analysts
Buy
Current Rating
14.625
Target Price
+7.46%
Upside Space
Strong Buy
Buy
Hold
Sell
Strong Sell
Peer Comparison
88
Total
8
Median
9
Average
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Analysts
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8
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Financial Forecasting
EPS
Revenue
Net Profit
EBIT
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Data disclaimer: Analyst ratings and target prices are provided by LSEG for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice.
Price Momentum
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-26The current price momentum score of Ellington Financial Inc is 8.48, ranking 55/195 in the Residential & Commercial REITs industry. Currently, the stock price is trading between the resistance level at 14.12 and the support level at 13.43, making it suitable for range-bound swing trading.
Score
Support & Resistance
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Indicators
The Indicators feature provides value and direction analysis for various instruments under a selection of technical indicators, together with a technical summary.
This feature includes nine of the commonly used technical indicators: MACD, RSI, KDJ, StochRSI, ATR, CCI, WR, TRIX and MA. You may also adjust the timeframe depending on your needs.
Please note that technical analysis is only part of investment reference, and there is no absolute standard for using numerical values to assess direction. The results are for reference only, and we are not responsible for the accuracy of the indicator calculations and summaries.
Moving Average
Indicators
Value
Direction
MA5
13.846
Sell
MA10
13.762
Buy
MA20
13.700
Buy
MA50
13.638
Buy
MA100
13.538
Buy
MA200
13.219
Buy
Institutional Confidence
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-26The current institutional shareholding score of Ellington Financial Inc is 5.00, ranking 126/195 in the Residential & Commercial REITs industry. The latest institutional shareholding proportion is 52.78%, representing a quarter-over-quarter decrease of 7.55%. The largest institutional shareholder is The Vanguard, holding a total of 6.63M shares, representing 6.18% of shares outstanding, with 0.70% decrease in holdings.
Score
Institutional Shareholding
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Shareholder Activity
Name
Shares Held
Chg %
BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A.
State Street Investment Management (US)
Fuh Hwa Securities Investment Trust Co., Ltd.
Geode Capital Management, L.L.C.
Vranos (Michael W.)
Mirae Asset Global Investments (USA) LLC
Marshall Wace LLP
VC Investments, L.L.C.
1
2
Risk Assessment
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-26The current risk assessment score of Ellington Financial Inc is 9.78, ranking 18/195 in the Residential & Commercial REITs industry. The company's beta value is 0.94. This indicates that the stock tends to underperform the index during upward trending markets but experiences smaller declines during downward trending markets.
Score
Beta vs S&P 500 index
0.94
VaR
+2.32%
240-Day Maximum Drawdown
+19.65%
240-Day Volatility
+22.88%
Return
Best Daily Return
60 days
+4.97%
120 days
+4.97%
5 years
+9.23%
Worst Daily Return
60 days
-3.12%
120 days
-3.12%
5 years
-10.34%
Sharpe Ratio
60 days
+1.57
120 days
+0.83
5 years
+0.39
Risk Assessment
Maximum Drawdown
240 days
+19.65%
3 years
+22.46%
5 years
+44.29%
Return-to-Drawdown Ratio
240 days
+0.73
3 years
+0.01
5 years
-0.07
Skewness
240 days
+0.73
3 years
-0.10
5 years
-0.35
Volatility
Realised Volatility
240 days
+22.88%
5 years
+24.01%
Standardised True Range
240 days
+1.67%
5 years
+2.03%
Downside Risk-Adjusted Return
120 days
+154.48%
240 days
+154.48%
Maximum Daily Upside Volatility
60 days
+13.43%
Maximum Daily Downside Volatility
60 days
+11.77%
Liquidity
Average Turnover Rate
60 days
+1.13%
120 days
+1.12%
5 years
--
Turnover Deviation
20 days
+14.12%
60 days
-6.01%
120 days
-6.70%
Peer Comparison
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7.07 /10
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FAQs
How does TradingKey generate the Stock Score of Ellington Financial Inc?
The TradingKey Stock Score provides a comprehensive assessment of Ellington Financial Inc based on 34 indicators derived from over 100 underlying data points. These indicators are categorised into six key dimensions: financial health, company profile, earnings forecasts, price momentum, institutional confidence, and risk assessment, collectively providing investors with a thorough analysis of Ellington Financial Inc’s performance and outlook.
How do we generate the financial health score of Ellington Financial Inc?
To generate the financial health score of Ellington Financial Inc, we analyse various key financial indicators across several core dimensions, including financial fundamentals, earnings quality, operational efficiency, growth potential, and shareholder returns. By integrating these comprehensive data, the financial health score not only reflects Ellington Financial Inc's overall stability, operational efficiency, and growth potential but also captures the investment returns delivered to shareholders. This score aims to support rational decision-making for investors and other stakeholders. A higher score indicates a better financial health of Ellington Financial Inc.
How do we generate the company valuation score of Ellington Financial Inc?
To generate the company valuation score of Ellington Financial Inc, we use several key financial ratios, including P/E, P/B, P/S, and P/CF. These metrics compare Ellington Financial Inc’s market value to its earnings, assets, sales, and cash flow, serving as core indicators for assessing company value. By analysing these ratios in an all-round manner, the valuation score reflects not only the market’s current perception of Ellington Financial Inc’s value but also its future profitability and growth potential, thereby supporting more informed investment decisions. A higher score indicates a fairer valuation of Ellington Financial Inc.
How do we generate the earnings forecast score of Ellington Financial Inc?
To calculate the earnings forecast score of Ellington Financial Inc, we consider various key indicators such as analyst ratings, financial forecasts, support and resistance levels, and peer comparisons:Current ratings and price targets directly reflect analysts’ expectations, while the upside space indicates their views on the stock’s growth potential.Financial metrics like earnings per share (EPS), revenue, net income, and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) are core measures for assessing profitability.By analysing the high, median, and low ranges of the target price, we can identify price trends and determine key support and resistance levels.Comparing these indicators against peers provides context for the stock’s performance and helps
anchor more realistic expectations.These factors together form a comprehensive earnings forecast score that accurately reflects the stock’s expected financial performance and growth potential. A higher score suggests that analysts have a more optimistic outlook on Ellington Financial Inc’s future.
How do we generate the price momentum score of Ellington Financial Inc?
When generating the price momentum score for Ellington Financial Inc, we examine momentum indicators including support and resistance levels as well as volume metrics.Support levels represent price points where buying interest is strong enough to prevent further declines, while resistance levels indicate prices where selling pressure may hinder upward movement. By analysing typical price volume alongside total volume, we assess overall market activity and liquidity. These indicators help identify price trends and potential shifts, enabling more accurate predictions of future earnings.This comprehensive approach can reflect market sentiment and enable rational forecasts of Ellington Financial Inc’s prices. A higher score indicates a more stable short-term price trend for Ellington Financial Inc.
How do we generate the institutional confidence score of Ellington Financial Inc?
To generate the institutional confidence score of Ellington Financial Inc, we analyse both the proportion of shares held by institutions and the number of shares they own. A higher institutional ownership percentage indicates strong confidence of professional investors, which is generally a positive signal about Ellington Financial Inc’s potential. By examining the number of shares held, we gain deeper insight into institutions’ commitment and attitude toward the stock, as institutional investors typically conduct thorough analysis before making investment decisions. Understanding institutional confidence helps us refine earnings forecasts and provides a more reliable perspective on the company’s future performance and market stability. A higher score indicates greater institutional endorsement of Ellington Financial Inc.
How do we generate the risk management score of Ellington Financial Inc?
To assess the risk management score of Ellington Financial Inc, we examine multiple key indicators related to returns, risk, volatility, and liquidity.The highest and lowest daily returns reflect the potential size of gains and losses, while the Sharpe ratio measures risk-adjusted return performance. On the risk side, we analyse maximum drawdown and the return-to-drawdown ratio to identify extreme loss scenarios. Skewness helps assess the distribution of returns and whether performance may be biased. Volatility indicators—such as realised volatility and standardised true range—reveal price fluctuations. Downside risk-adjusted returns provide insight into potential losses and gains. Lastly, liquidity metrics like average turnover rate and turnover deviation indicate how actively the stock is traded.These indicators together provide a multi-dimensional understanding of Ellington Financial Inc’s risk-return profile, serving as core factors of the risk management score. A higher score indicates lower risk on the side of Ellington Financial Inc.
