Ellington Financial LLC (EFC)


Ellington Financial LLC is a mortgage REIT listed on the NYSE under the ticker EFC. Through its subsidiary, Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC, the company acquires and manages a broad mix of financial assets in the United States, with exposure across mortgage-related, consumer-related, corporate-related, and other asset classes. Its investment portfolio includes residential mortgage-backed securities tied to a range of loan types, agency-backed RMBS, residential and commercial mortgage loans, commercial mortgage-backed securities, consumer loans, asset-backed securities, mortgage servicing rights-related investments, collateralized loan obligations, derivatives, and selected equity and debt investments in loan origination companies. The company also has a Longbridge segment and provides reverse mortgage loans along with related financial assets, financing, hedging, and allocated expenses. Ellington Financial has elected REIT status for U.S. federal tax purposes and intends to distribute at least 90% of its taxable income as dividends to shareholders. Incorporated in 2007, it is headquartered in Old Greenwich, Connecticut.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-EFC
$14.81
9.5% Upside
Fair
$14.79
9.4% Upside
Fair
Good
July 31, 2026
August 31, 2026
1.56
11.6%
August 12, 2026
9.3x
1.0x
4.3x
1.703 B
90.0%
97.7%
8.6
91.9%
-443.2%
Valuation • Fair Value

Ellington Financial LLC (NYSE-EFC) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Ellington Financial LLC (NYSE-EFC) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$14.81

Estimated upside of 9.5% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

NM

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$16.15

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

NM

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$14.81

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$14.79

Analysts imply upside of 9.4%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Ellington Financial LLC (NYSE-EFC) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Ellington Financial LLC (NYSE-EFC)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

399.9 M

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

625.3 M

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

0 K

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Ellington Financial LLC (NYSE-EFC) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Ellington Financial LLC (NYSE-EFC)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

4

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.00

Intermediate zone that deserves monitoring.

Altman Z-Score

8.6

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

-443.2%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Ellington Financial LLC (NYSE-EFC). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Ellington Financial LLC (NYSE-EFC)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

August 12, 2026

Days to Earnings

22

Dividend Payment Date

August 31, 2026

Ex-Dividend Date

July 31, 2026

Dividend Yield

11.6%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

1.56

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Cash

Distribution type as reported in the data.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

91.9%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Ellington Financial LLC (NYSE-EFC), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Ellington Financial LLC (NYSE-EFC) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Ellington Financial LLC (NYSE-EFC) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Buy

The 15-minute technical read for Ellington Financial LLC (NYSE-EFC) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Ellington Financial LLC (NYSE-EFC) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Sell

The daily technical read for Ellington Financial LLC (NYSE-EFC) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Buy

The weekly technical read for Ellington Financial LLC (NYSE-EFC) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for Ellington Financial LLC (NYSE-EFC) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Ellington Financial LLC (NYSE-EFC)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Ellington Financial LLC (NYSE-EFC) has a Buy consensus, with 2 buy, 2 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 2
Hold 2
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Ellington Financial LLC (NYSE-EFC) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Ellington Financial LLC (NYSE-EFC) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$14.81
Estimated upside 9.5%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 9.5%
Analyst Target
$14.79
Implied upside 9.4%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Ellington Financial LLC (NYSE-EFC) is $14.81. This implies an estimated upside of 9.5% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 9.5% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Ellington Financial LLC (NYSE-EFC) is $14.79. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 9.4%.

The current financial health read for Ellington Financial LLC (NYSE-EFC) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Ellington Financial LLC (NYSE-EFC) is August 12, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 11.6%, upcoming dividend amount is 1.56, ex-dividend date is July 31, 2026, payment date is August 31, 2026.

The current P/E ratio listed for Ellington Financial LLC (NYSE-EFC) is 9.3x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Ellington Financial LLC is 1.703 B.

The ticker symbol for Ellington Financial LLC is NYSE-EFC, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Ellington Financial LLC (NYSE-EFC) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Ellington Financial LLC is 90.0%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Ellington Financial LLC is 97.7%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.