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AGNC INVESTMENT CORP (AGNC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:AGNC - US00123Q1040 - REIT

12.08 USD
+0.28 (+2.37%)
Last: 1/27/2026, 2:57:08 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to AGNC. AGNC was compared to 68 industry peers in the Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)" industry. While AGNC is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. AGNC has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • AGNC had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year AGNC had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: AGNC reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • In multiple years AGNC reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
AGNC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAGNC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of AGNC (0.63%) is better than 72.06% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of AGNC (6.00%) is better than 85.29% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 0.62%, AGNC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.63%
ROE 6%
ROIC 0.62%
ROA(3y)-0.54%
ROA(5y)-0.22%
ROE(3y)-2.86%
ROE(5y)-1.11%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
AGNC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAGNC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 -10 -15

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of AGNC (18.05%) is better than 83.82% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AGNC has declined.
  • AGNC has a Operating Margin of 22.01%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AGNC outperforms 83.82% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AGNC has remained more or less at the same level.
  • AGNC has a Gross Margin of 25.11%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AGNC outperforms 47.06% of its industry peers.
  • AGNC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 22.01%
PM (TTM) 18.05%
GM 25.11%
OM growth 3Y-35.43%
OM growth 5Y-1.27%
PM growth 3Y-35.92%
PM growth 5Y-2.73%
GM growth 3Y-35.24%
GM growth 5Y-1.15%
AGNC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAGNC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 200

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • There is no outstanding debt for AGNC. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
AGNC Yearly Shares OutstandingAGNC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
AGNC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAGNC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of -1.03, we must say that AGNC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of AGNC (-1.03) is worse than 94.12% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of AGNC is 157.31, which is on the high side as it means it would take AGNC, 157.31 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 157.31, AGNC is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.53% of the companies in the same industry.
  • AGNC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 8.30. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • AGNC has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (8.30) than 72.06% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 8.3
Debt/FCF 157.31
Altman-Z -1.03
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
AGNC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAGNC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.02 indicates that AGNC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • AGNC's Current ratio of 0.02 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AGNC is outperformed by 88.24% of its industry peers.
  • AGNC has a Quick Ratio of 0.02. This is a bad value and indicates that AGNC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • AGNC's Quick ratio of 0.02 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AGNC is outperformed by 88.24% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.02
Quick Ratio 0.02
AGNC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAGNC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for AGNC have decreased strongly by -20.42% in the last year.
  • The earnings per share for AGNC have been decreasing by -10.92% on average. This is quite bad
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20.42%
EPS 3Y-21.4%
EPS 5Y-10.92%
EPS Q2Q%-5.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%79.13%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.05% on average over the next years.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, AGNC will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 29.60% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.31%
EPS Next 2Y2.05%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year57.74%
Revenue Next 2Y29.6%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
AGNC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAGNC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 1B 2B 3B
AGNC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAGNC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.95, the valuation of AGNC can be described as very cheap.
  • 83.82% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AGNC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AGNC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.25), we can say AGNC is valued rather cheaply.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.48, the valuation of AGNC can be described as very cheap.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AGNC is valued cheaper than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AGNC to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.98), we can say AGNC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.95
Fwd PE 7.48
AGNC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAGNC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • AGNC's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.45
EV/EBITDA N/A
AGNC Per share dataAGNC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • AGNC's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.26
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y2.05%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 12.15%, AGNC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 11.26, AGNC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • AGNC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 12.15%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of AGNC decreases each year by -5.92%.
  • AGNC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • AGNC has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.92%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
AGNC Yearly Dividends per shareAGNC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

  • 221.40% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AGNC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP221.4%
EPS Next 2Y2.05%
EPS Next 3YN/A
AGNC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAGNC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B
AGNC Dividend Payout.AGNC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.AGNC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

AGNC INVESTMENT CORP / AGNC FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for AGNC INVESTMENT CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to AGNC.


What is the valuation status for AGNC stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to AGNC INVESTMENT CORP (AGNC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of AGNC stock?

AGNC INVESTMENT CORP (AGNC) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for AGNC INVESTMENT CORP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AGNC INVESTMENT CORP (AGNC) is expected to grow by 6.31% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for AGNC stock?

The dividend rating of AGNC INVESTMENT CORP (AGNC) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 221.4%.