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CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP (CIM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CIM - US16934Q8024 - REIT

12.71 USD
-0.2 (-1.55%)
Last: 12/12/2025, 8:20:37 PM
12.6952 USD
-0.01 (-0.12%)
After Hours: 12/12/2025, 8:20:37 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, CIM scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CIM was compared to 69 industry peers in the Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)" industry. CIM has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. CIM is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CIM was profitable.
In the past year CIM has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years CIM 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CIM had a positive operating cash flow.
CIM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCIM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

CIM has a Return On Assets of -0.20%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CIM underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -1.18%, CIM is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Return On Invested Capital of CIM (0.83%) is better than 73.91% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CIM is in line with the industry average of 1.30%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.2%
ROE -1.18%
ROIC 0.83%
ROA(3y)-1.1%
ROA(5y)0.13%
ROE(3y)-5.46%
ROE(5y)0%
ROIC(3y)1.06%
ROIC(5y)1.7%
CIM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCIM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20

1.3 Margins

In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CIM has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 18.08%, CIM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.01% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CIM has declined.
CIM has a better Gross Margin (33.41%) than 69.57% of its industry peers.
CIM's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 18.08%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 33.41%
OM growth 3Y-27.82%
OM growth 5Y-11.26%
PM growth 3Y-41.81%
PM growth 5Y-13.49%
GM growth 3Y-21.29%
GM growth 5Y-6.24%
CIM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCIM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CIM is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CIM has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CIM has more shares outstanding
CIM has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
CIM Yearly Shares OutstandingCIM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
CIM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCIM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.2 Solvency

CIM has an Altman-Z score of -0.50. This is a bad value and indicates that CIM is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of -0.50, CIM is not doing good in the industry: 65.22% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 4.27 is on the high side and indicates that CIM has dependencies on debt financing.
CIM's Debt to Equity ratio of 4.27 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CIM outperforms 57.97% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.27
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -0.5
ROIC/WACC0.17
WACC4.9%
CIM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCIM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.12 indicates that CIM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CIM (0.12) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.12 indicates that CIM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CIM has a Quick ratio (0.12) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.12
Quick Ratio 0.12
CIM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCIM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CIM shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.05%.
The earnings per share for CIM have been decreasing by -26.31% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, CIM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.28% in the last year.
The Revenue for CIM have been decreasing by -11.37% on average. This is quite bad
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.05%
EPS 3Y-35.1%
EPS 5Y-26.31%
EPS Q2Q%2.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.28%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.39%
Revenue growth 5Y-11.37%
Sales Q2Q%-2.17%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.89% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.85% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y25.21%
EPS Next 2Y21.96%
EPS Next 3Y15.89%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.89%
Revenue Next 2Y14.13%
Revenue Next 3Y8.85%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
CIM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCIM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
CIM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCIM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.25, which indicates a very decent valuation of CIM.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CIM is valued a bit cheaper than 79.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.54, CIM is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 5.85, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of CIM.
91.30% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CIM, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
CIM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.78.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.25
Fwd PE 5.85
CIM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCIM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CIM indicates a rather cheap valuation: CIM is cheaper than 84.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 55.22
CIM Per share dataCIM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CIM's earnings are expected to grow with 15.89% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y21.96%
EPS Next 3Y15.89%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CIM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 11.52%, which is a nice return.
CIM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 12.09.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.27, CIM pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.52%

5.2 History

The dividend of CIM decreases each year by -17.33%.
CIM has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-17.33%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
CIM Yearly Dividends per shareCIM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

5.3 Sustainability

CIM has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-682.63%
EPS Next 2Y21.96%
EPS Next 3Y15.89%
CIM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCIM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M

CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP

NYSE:CIM (12/12/2025, 8:20:37 PM)

After market: 12.6952 -0.01 (-0.12%)

12.71

-0.2 (-1.55%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryMortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)"
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-10 2026-02-10/bmo
Inst Owners55.77%
Inst Owner Change0.06%
Ins Owners1.64%
Ins Owner Change-1.28%
Market Cap1.06B
Revenue(TTM)791.98M
Net Income(TTM)-30.31M
Analysts72.5
Price Target15.56 (22.42%)
Short Float %3.02%
Short Ratio3.36
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.52%
Yearly Dividend2.77
Dividend Growth(5Y)-17.33%
DP-682.63%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date09-30 2025-09-30 (0.37)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-18.19%
Min EPS beat(2)-20.93%
Max EPS beat(2)-15.44%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-18.38%
Min EPS beat(4)-21.72%
Max EPS beat(4)-15.43%
EPS beat(8)0
Avg EPS beat(8)-20.42%
EPS beat(12)0
Avg EPS beat(12)-24.36%
EPS beat(16)2
Avg EPS beat(16)-17.42%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-21.8%
Min Revenue beat(2)-24.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)-19.49%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-17.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)-24.11%
Max Revenue beat(4)-9.79%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-14.15%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-10.59%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.25%
PT rev (1m)-1.61%
PT rev (3m)-1.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.65%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.51%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.67%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.16%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.25
Fwd PE 5.85
P/S 1.33
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.41
P/tB 0.41
EV/EBITDA 55.22
EPS(TTM)1.54
EY12.12%
EPS(NY)2.17
Fwd EY17.08%
FCF(TTM)-1.16
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.7
OCFYN/A
SpS9.52
BVpS30.92
TBVpS30.92
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number32.73
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.2%
ROE -1.18%
ROCE 1.65%
ROIC 0.83%
ROICexc 0.87%
ROICexgc 0.88%
OM 18.08%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 33.41%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-1.1%
ROA(5y)0.13%
ROE(3y)-5.46%
ROE(5y)0%
ROIC(3y)1.06%
ROIC(5y)1.7%
ROICexc(3y)1.07%
ROICexc(5y)1.73%
ROICexgc(3y)1.08%
ROICexgc(5y)1.74%
ROCE(3y)1.76%
ROCE(5y)2.84%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-27.85%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-7.12%
ROICexc growth 3Y-27.99%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.16%
OM growth 3Y-27.82%
OM growth 5Y-11.26%
PM growth 3Y-41.81%
PM growth 5Y-13.49%
GM growth 3Y-21.29%
GM growth 5Y-6.24%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.05
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.27
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 76.53
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 0.28
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.12
Quick Ratio 0.12
Altman-Z -0.5
F-Score3
WACC4.9%
ROIC/WACC0.17
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.05%
EPS 3Y-35.1%
EPS 5Y-26.31%
EPS Q2Q%2.78%
EPS Next Y25.21%
EPS Next 2Y21.96%
EPS Next 3Y15.89%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.28%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.39%
Revenue growth 5Y-11.37%
Sales Q2Q%-2.17%
Revenue Next Year12.89%
Revenue Next 2Y14.13%
Revenue Next 3Y8.85%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.4%
EBIT growth 3Y-33.87%
EBIT growth 5Y-21.34%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-146.25%
FCF growth 3Y-26.56%
FCF growth 5Y25.89%
OCF growth 1Y-127.91%
OCF growth 3Y-26.56%
OCF growth 5Y25.89%

CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP / CIM FAQ

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

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to CIM.


What is the valuation status of CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP (CIM) stock?

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


Can you provide the profitability details for CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP?

CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP (CIM) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP (CIM) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP (CIM) is 8.25 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.41.


What is the financial health of CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP (CIM) stock?

The financial health rating of CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP (CIM) is 1 / 10.