Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research
Ellington Financial Inc. is in the Real Estate sector and REIT - Mortgage industry. It is reviewed using Wall Street Score's company-strength, valuation, growth and financial-health framework. The current Wall Street Score is 62/100.
Quick answer for EFC
Ellington Financial Inc. currently has a Wall Street Score of 62/100. The stored market price is $12.62. Its financial score is 60/100. Its valuation score is 100/100. The latest WSS change is -0.1 points. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.
What Ellington Financial Inc. does
Ellington Financial Inc., operating through its subsidiary, Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC, is an investment company primarily focused on acquiring and actively managing a broad range of financial assets within the United States. Its extensive portfolio encompasses various mortgage-related instruments, including residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) — both those guaranteed by U.S. government agencies and those backed by non-agency residential loans like prime jumbo, Alt-A, manufactured housing, and subprime mortgages — as well as direct residential and commercial mortgage loans and other commercial real estate debt. The company also invests in consumer loans and asset-backed securities underpinned by consumer and commercial assets. Beyond real estate and consumer finance, Ellington Financial holds corporate debt and equity securities, corporate loans, and collatera
EFC financial snapshot
- Wall Street Score:
- 62/100
- Current price:
- $12.62
- Market capitalization:
- $1.58B
- Revenue:
- $674.1M
- Net income:
- $222.2M
- Free cash flow:
- $509.0M
- Cash:
- $247.5M
- Total debt:
- $18.49B
- EPS:
- 1.64
- P/E ratio:
- 7.7x
- Financial score:
- 60/100
- Valuation score:
- 100/100
- Revenue score:
- 50/100
What stands out
- Reported year-over-year revenue growth is -0.0%.
- Free cash flow is $509.0M, showing positive cash generation.
- The balance sheet shows $247.5M of cash versus $18.49B of total debt, so leverage deserves attention.
- The latest Wall Street Score change is -0.1 points: EFC decreased 0.1 points because some fundamentals weakened.
What the numbers mean
Its current valuation score is 100/100, which Wall Street Score classifies as strong within the model's valuation framework.
The financial score is 60/100. This is a starting point for reviewing liquidity, leverage and cash-flow strength rather than a stand-alone recommendation.
A strong company and an attractive stock price are not always the same thing. Revenue, earnings, free cash flow, debt, management quality, competitive advantage and valuation should be considered together. Wall Street Score organizes these inputs into a consistent research framework so investors can identify what deserves deeper review.
Data freshness: Financial data last refreshed 2026-09-07.
How to research EFC
Start by understanding how the company makes money. Then compare revenue and earnings trends, cash generation, debt, liquidity and valuation. Review the company's latest filings and earnings reports before acting on any score or model estimate.
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