CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP (CIM) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:CIM • US16934Q8024
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This CIM fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CIM Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- CIM had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year CIM has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years CIM 4 years were profitable.
- Of the past 5 years CIM 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of CIM (0.91%) is better than 63.24% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of 5.62%, CIM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.88% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 0.68%, CIM is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CIM is in line with the industry average of 1.29%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.91% | ||
| ROE | 5.62% | ||
| ROIC | 0.68% |
ROA(3y)0.67%
ROA(5y)0.3%
ROE(3y)3.75%
ROE(5y)1.04%
ROIC(3y)0.82%
ROIC(5y)1.32%
1.3 Margins
- CIM has a better Profit Margin (18.10%) than 70.59% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CIM has grown nicely.
- CIM has a Operating Margin (15.62%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- CIM's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 31.43%, CIM is doing worse than 60.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- CIM's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.1% | ||
| GM | 31.43% |
OM growth 3Y-22.61%
OM growth 5Y-19.82%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y70.35%
GM growth 3Y-12.54%
GM growth 5Y-10.18%
2. CIM Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CIM is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CIM has more shares outstanding
- CIM has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for CIM is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- CIM has an Altman-Z score of -0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that CIM is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of CIM (-0.58) is worse than 66.18% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 4.62 is on the high side and indicates that CIM has dependencies on debt financing.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 4.62, CIM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.58 |
ROIC/WACC0.14
WACC4.74%
2.3 Liquidity
- CIM has a Current Ratio of 0.05. This is a bad value and indicates that CIM is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of CIM (0.05) is worse than 72.06% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.05 indicates that CIM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of CIM (0.05) is worse than 72.06% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.05 |
3. CIM Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- CIM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 16.44%, which is quite good.
- CIM shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -17.80% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.61% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been decreasing by -7.79% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.44%
EPS 3Y-19.34%
EPS 5Y-17.8%
EPS Q2Q%43.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.61%
Revenue growth 3Y4.64%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.79%
Sales Q2Q%0.54%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, CIM will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.24% on average per year.
- CIM is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.24% yearly.
EPS Next Y26.35%
EPS Next 2Y15.88%
EPS Next 3Y12.24%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year22.17%
Revenue Next 2Y11.89%
Revenue Next 3Y10.24%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. CIM Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 7.90, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of CIM.
- CIM's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CIM is cheaper than 80.88% of the companies in the same industry.
- CIM is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.66, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.25, the valuation of CIM can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CIM is valued cheaper than 91.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CIM to the average of the S&P500 Index (38.00), we can say CIM is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CIM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CIM is cheaper than 77.94% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 59.66 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- CIM's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- CIM's earnings are expected to grow with 12.24% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.3
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y15.88%
EPS Next 3Y12.24%
5. CIM Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 13.47%, CIM is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- CIM's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 12.67.
- CIM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 13.47% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CIM decreases each year by -14.90%.
- CIM has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- CIM has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-14.9%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- CIM pays out 144.48% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP144.48%
EPS Next 2Y15.88%
EPS Next 3Y12.24%
CIM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
13.43
+0.19 (+1.44%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryMortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)"
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06/bmo
Inst Owners58.25%
Inst Owner Change-0.52%
Ins Owners1.84%
Ins Owner Change2.73%
Market Cap1.12B
Revenue(TTM)798.15M
Net Income(TTM)144.47M
Analysts71.11
Price Target15.13 (12.66%)
Short Float %2.52%
Short Ratio2.18
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 13.47% |
Yearly Dividend2.54
Dividend Growth(5Y)-14.9%
DP144.48%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-31 2026-03-31 (0.45)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-8.51%
Min EPS beat(2)-20.93%
Max EPS beat(2)3.91%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-11.97%
Min EPS beat(4)-20.93%
Max EPS beat(4)3.91%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-16.68%
EPS beat(12)1
Avg EPS beat(12)-19.66%
EPS beat(16)2
Avg EPS beat(16)-18.35%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-27.4%
Min Revenue beat(2)-30.7%
Max Revenue beat(2)-24.11%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-21.02%
Min Revenue beat(4)-30.7%
Max Revenue beat(4)-9.79%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-15.63%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-17%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.05%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)2.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.64%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.54%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.36%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.25 | ||
| P/S | 1.4 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 0.44 | ||
| P/tB | 0.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 59.66 |
EPS(TTM)1.7
EY12.66%
EPS(NY)2.15
Fwd EY15.99%
FCF(TTM)-3.44
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-2.98
OCFYN/A
SpS9.57
BVpS30.85
TBVpS30.85
PEG (NY)0.3
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number34.35 (155.77%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.91% | ||
| ROE | 5.62% | ||
| ROCE | 1.48% | ||
| ROIC | 0.68% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.69% | ||
| ROICexgc | 0.71% | ||
| OM | 15.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.1% | ||
| GM | 31.43% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)0.67%
ROA(5y)0.3%
ROE(3y)3.75%
ROE(5y)1.04%
ROIC(3y)0.82%
ROIC(5y)1.32%
ROICexc(3y)0.83%
ROICexc(5y)1.35%
ROICexgc(3y)0.84%
ROICexgc(5y)1.36%
ROCE(3y)1.46%
ROCE(5y)2.25%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-20.82%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-22.94%
ROICexc growth 3Y-21.28%
ROICexc growth 5Y-23.3%
OM growth 3Y-22.61%
OM growth 5Y-19.82%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y70.35%
GM growth 3Y-12.54%
GM growth 5Y-10.18%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.05
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 90.08 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 532.1% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.79% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.23 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.58 |
F-Score5
WACC4.74%
ROIC/WACC0.14
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)16.44%
EPS 3Y-19.34%
EPS 5Y-17.8%
EPS Q2Q%43.24%
EPS Next Y26.35%
EPS Next 2Y15.88%
EPS Next 3Y12.24%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.61%
Revenue growth 3Y4.64%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.79%
Sales Q2Q%0.54%
Revenue Next Year22.17%
Revenue Next 2Y11.89%
Revenue Next 3Y10.24%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-17.21%
EBIT growth 3Y-19.02%
EBIT growth 5Y-26.07%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-239.59%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-221.01%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP / CIM Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CIM.
Can you provide the valuation status for CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP (CIM). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of CIM stock?
CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP (CIM) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
How financially healthy is CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP?
The financial health rating of CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP (CIM) is 0 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CIM stock?
The dividend rating of CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP (CIM) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 144.48%.