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ANNALY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT IN (NLY) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:NLY - US0357108390 - REIT

22.8 USD
+0.13 (+0.57%)
Last: 11/28/2025, 7:51:00 PM
22.73 USD
-0.07 (-0.31%)
Pre-Market: 12/1/2025, 7:12:05 AM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall NLY gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated NLY against 69 industry peers in the Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)" industry. There are concerns on the financial health of NLY while its profitability can be described as average. 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

NLY had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year NLY had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: NLY reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years NLY always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 1.07%, NLY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.06% of the companies in the same industry.
NLY has a better Return On Equity (9.00%) than 94.20% of its industry peers.
NLY has a Return On Invested Capital of 0.98%. This is in the better half of the industry: NLY outperforms 78.26% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.07%
ROE 9%
ROIC 0.98%
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

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 20.91%, NLY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
NLY's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of NLY (23.66%) is better than 84.06% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NLY has declined.
NLY has a Gross Margin of 26.66%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NLY outperforms 47.83% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NLY has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 23.66%
PM (TTM) 20.91%
GM 26.66%
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.
NLY has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
NLY has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 -0.71, we must say that NLY is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
NLY has a Altman-Z score of -0.71. This is in the lower half of the industry: NLY underperforms 75.36% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NLY is 53.91, which is on the high side as it means it would take NLY, 53.91 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
NLY has a Debt to FCF ratio of 53.91. This is in the better half of the industry: NLY outperforms 76.81% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 7.18 is on the high side and indicates that NLY has dependencies on debt financing.
NLY has a Debt to Equity ratio (7.18) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 7.18
Debt/FCF 53.91
Altman-Z -0.71
ROIC/WACC0.19
WACC5.11%
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

NLY has a Current Ratio of 0.04. This is a bad value and indicates that NLY is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of NLY (0.04) is worse than 84.06% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.04 indicates that NLY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.04, NLY is doing worse than 84.06% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.04
Quick Ratio 0.04
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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 9.02% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, NLY shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -7.74% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 32.20% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, NLY shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 45.38% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.02%
EPS 3Y-16.27%
EPS 5Y-7.74%
EPS Q2Q%10.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)32.2%
Revenue growth 3Y25.23%
Revenue growth 5Y45.38%
Sales Q2Q%75.53%

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 3.22% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.97% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y8.61%
EPS Next 2Y4.75%
EPS Next 3Y3.22%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year18.05%
Revenue Next 2Y11.7%
Revenue Next 3Y9.97%
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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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 2B 4B 6B
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 7.86, 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 81.16% of the companies in the same industry.
NLY's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.31.
NLY is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.70.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NLY indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NLY is cheaper than 71.01% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.56, NLY is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.86
Fwd PE 7.7
NLY Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNLY Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NLY is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NLY is valued cheaper than 84.06% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.84
EV/EBITDA 27.85
NLY Per share dataNLY EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

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.
NLY has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.91
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.75%
EPS Next 3Y3.22%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 12.35%, NLY is a good candidate for dividend investing.
NLY's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 13.00.
NLY's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 12.35%

5.2 History

The dividend of NLY decreases each year by -10.87%.
NLY has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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

NLY pays out 131.25% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP131.25%
EPS Next 2Y4.75%
EPS Next 3Y3.22%
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 (11/28/2025, 7:51:00 PM)

Premarket: 22.73 -0.07 (-0.31%)

22.8

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryMortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)"
Earnings (Last)10-22 2025-10-22/amc
Earnings (Next)01-27 2026-01-27/amc
Inst Owners60.55%
Inst Owner Change14.26%
Ins Owners0.1%
Ins Owner Change-3.34%
Market Cap15.57B
Revenue(TTM)6.42B
Net Income(TTM)1.34B
Analysts76.47
Price Target22.54 (-1.14%)
Short Float %1.74%
Short Ratio1.49
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 12.35%
Yearly Dividend2.77
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.87%
DP131.25%
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)0.48%
Min EPS beat(2)0.2%
Max EPS beat(2)0.77%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)2.47%
Min EPS beat(4)0.2%
Max EPS beat(4)6.77%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)1.72%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)0.77%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)3.53%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)31.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)7.74%
Max Revenue beat(2)54.57%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)16.89%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)54.57%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)10.73%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.42%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)26.64%
PT rev (1m)1.5%
PT rev (3m)5.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.72%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.23%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.86
Fwd PE 7.7
P/S 2.43
P/FCF 7.84
P/OCF 5.45
P/B 1.04
P/tB 1.04
EV/EBITDA 27.85
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY12.72%
EPS(NY)2.96
Fwd EY12.99%
FCF(TTM)2.91
FCFY12.75%
OCF(TTM)4.18
OCFY18.35%
SpS9.4
BVpS21.83
TBVpS21.82
PEG (NY)0.91
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number37.74
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.07%
ROE 9%
ROCE 3.36%
ROIC 0.98%
ROICexc 1%
ROICexgc 1%
OM 23.66%
PM (TTM) 20.91%
GM 26.66%
FCFM 30.94%
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
ROICexgc growth 3Y-34.31%
ROICexgc 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.05
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 7.18
Debt/FCF 53.91
Debt/EBITDA 68.98
Cap/Depr 2620.45%
Cap/Sales 13.58%
Interest Coverage 0.44
Cash Conversion 184.16%
Profit Quality 147.99%
Current Ratio 0.04
Quick Ratio 0.04
Altman-Z -0.71
F-Score6
WACC5.11%
ROIC/WACC0.19
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)9.02%
EPS 3Y-16.27%
EPS 5Y-7.74%
EPS Q2Q%10.61%
EPS Next Y8.61%
EPS Next 2Y4.75%
EPS Next 3Y3.22%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)32.2%
Revenue growth 3Y25.23%
Revenue growth 5Y45.38%
Sales Q2Q%75.53%
Revenue Next Year18.05%
Revenue Next 2Y11.7%
Revenue Next 3Y9.97%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y885.5%
EBIT growth 3Y-27.4%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y20.4%
FCF growth 3Y-2.02%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y30.46%
OCF growth 3Y2.47%
OCF growth 5YN/A

ANNALY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT IN / NLY FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ANNALY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT IN (NLY) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to NLY.


What is the valuation status for NLY stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to ANNALY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT IN (NLY). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for ANNALY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT IN?

ANNALY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT IN (NLY) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for NLY stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ANNALY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT IN (NLY) is 7.86 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.04.


What is the earnings growth outlook for ANNALY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT IN?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ANNALY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT IN (NLY) is expected to grow by 8.61% in the next year.