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ANNALY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT IN (NLY) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:NLY - US0357108390 - REIT

20.8 USD
+0.29 (+1.41%)
Last: 10/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM
20.77 USD
-0.03 (-0.14%)
After Hours: 10/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Overall NLY gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated NLY against 66 industry peers in the Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)" industry. While NLY is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on NLY.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year NLY was profitable.
In the past year NLY had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years NLY reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years NLY had a positive operating cash flow.
NLY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNLY 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 2B -2B 4B

1.2 Ratios

NLY's Return On Assets of 0.51% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NLY outperforms 71.21% of its industry peers.
NLY has a better Return On Equity (4.30%) than 71.21% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 0.55%, NLY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.51%
ROE 4.3%
ROIC 0.55%
ROA(3y)0.29%
ROA(5y)0.54%
ROE(3y)1.73%
ROE(5y)3.03%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
NLY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNLY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 10.25%, NLY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.21% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NLY has declined.
NLY's Operating Margin of 13.53% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NLY outperforms 69.70% of its industry peers.
NLY's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
NLY has a Gross Margin (16.85%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
NLY's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.53%
PM (TTM) 10.25%
GM 16.85%
OM growth 3Y-42.02%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-42.61%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-39.27%
GM growth 5YN/A
NLY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNLY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100 -200

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NLY is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for NLY has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, NLY has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, NLY has a worse debt to assets ratio.
NLY Yearly Shares OutstandingNLY Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
NLY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNLY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.74, we must say that NLY is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -0.74, NLY is doing worse than 75.76% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NLY is 188.60, which is on the high side as it means it would take NLY, 188.60 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
NLY has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (188.60) than 68.18% of its industry peers.
NLY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 7.16. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
NLY has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (7.16) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 7.16
Debt/FCF 188.6
Altman-Z -0.74
ROIC/WACC0.11
WACC5.09%
NLY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNLY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.06 indicates that NLY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
NLY's Current ratio of 0.06 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NLY is outperformed by 78.79% of its industry peers.
NLY has a Quick Ratio of 0.06. This is a bad value and indicates that NLY is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.06, NLY is doing worse than 78.79% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.06
Quick Ratio 0.06
NLY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNLY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

NLY shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 6.39%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -7.74% on average over the past years.
NLY shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 39.01%.
The Revenue has been growing by 45.38% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.39%
EPS 3Y-16.27%
EPS 5Y-7.74%
EPS Q2Q%7.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)39.01%
Revenue growth 3Y25.23%
Revenue growth 5Y45.38%
Sales Q2Q%20.52%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, NLY will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.28% on average per year.
NLY is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.16% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.2%
EPS Next 2Y5.61%
EPS Next 3Y3.28%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year16.05%
Revenue Next 2Y9.07%
Revenue Next 3Y3.16%
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 decreasing.
NLY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNLY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
NLY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNLY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.35, the valuation of NLY can be described as very cheap.
NLY's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NLY is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.42. NLY is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.91, the valuation of NLY can be described as very cheap.
NLY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NLY is cheaper than 80.30% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.94, NLY is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.35
Fwd PE 6.91
NLY Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNLY Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

89.39% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NLY, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
NLY's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 26.3
EV/EBITDA 47.99
NLY Per share dataNLY EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

NLY's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.9
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y5.61%
EPS Next 3Y3.28%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 13.65%, NLY is a good candidate for dividend investing.
NLY's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 13.08.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, NLY pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 13.65%

5.2 History

The dividend of NLY decreases each year by -10.87%.
NLY has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
NLY has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.87%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
NLY Yearly Dividends per shareNLY Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

5.3 Sustainability

285.38% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NLY. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP285.38%
EPS Next 2Y5.61%
EPS Next 3Y3.28%
NLY Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNLY Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B
NLY Dividend Payout.NLY Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NLY Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ANNALY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT IN

NYSE:NLY (10/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 20.77 -0.03 (-0.14%)

20.8

+0.29 (+1.41%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryMortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)"
Earnings (Last)07-23 2025-07-23/amc
Earnings (Next)10-22 2025-10-22/amc
Inst Owners60.55%
Inst Owner Change-1.32%
Ins Owners0.1%
Ins Owner Change-4.05%
Market Cap13.36B
Analysts77.78
Price Target21.45 (3.12%)
Short Float %2.2%
Short Ratio1.91
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 13.65%
Yearly Dividend2.77
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.87%
DP285.38%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date09-30 2025-09-30 (0.7)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.45%
Min EPS beat(2)0.77%
Max EPS beat(2)2.14%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.86%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.22%
Max EPS beat(4)6.77%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.99%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1.29%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)3.76%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.91%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.08%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.74%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.9%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.74%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.27%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)-13.15%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)25.03%
PT rev (1m)0.01%
PT rev (3m)1.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.3%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.38%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.49%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.67%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.35
Fwd PE 6.91
P/S 2.38
P/FCF 26.3
P/OCF 11.51
P/B 1
P/tB 1
EV/EBITDA 47.99
EPS(TTM)2.83
EY13.61%
EPS(NY)3.01
Fwd EY14.48%
FCF(TTM)0.79
FCFY3.8%
OCF(TTM)1.81
OCFY8.69%
SpS8.74
BVpS20.84
TBVpS20.83
PEG (NY)0.9
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.51%
ROE 4.3%
ROCE 1.86%
ROIC 0.55%
ROICexc 0.56%
ROICexgc 0.56%
OM 13.53%
PM (TTM) 10.25%
GM 16.85%
FCFM 9.05%
ROA(3y)0.29%
ROA(5y)0.54%
ROE(3y)1.73%
ROE(5y)3.03%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-34.31%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-34.32%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-42.02%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-42.61%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-39.27%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.05
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 7.16
Debt/FCF 188.6
Debt/EBITDA 120.97
Cap/Depr 2006.36%
Cap/Sales 11.63%
Interest Coverage 0.21
Cash Conversion 146.56%
Profit Quality 88.29%
Current Ratio 0.06
Quick Ratio 0.06
Altman-Z -0.74
F-Score7
WACC5.09%
ROIC/WACC0.11
Cap/Depr(3y)3082.57%
Cap/Depr(5y)2232.96%
Cap/Sales(3y)20.64%
Cap/Sales(5y)15.98%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.39%
EPS 3Y-16.27%
EPS 5Y-7.74%
EPS Q2Q%7.35%
EPS Next Y8.2%
EPS Next 2Y5.61%
EPS Next 3Y3.28%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)39.01%
Revenue growth 3Y25.23%
Revenue growth 5Y45.38%
Sales Q2Q%20.52%
Revenue Next Year16.05%
Revenue Next 2Y9.07%
Revenue Next 3Y3.16%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y258.52%
EBIT growth 3Y-27.4%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-77.28%
FCF growth 3Y-2.02%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-58.16%
OCF growth 3Y2.47%
OCF growth 5YN/A