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TWO HARBORS INVESTMENT CORP (TWO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:TWO - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US90187B8046 - REIT - Currency: USD

11.77  +0.29 (+2.53%)

After market: 11.77 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to TWO. TWO was compared to 65 industry peers in the Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)" industry. TWO has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. TWO scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year TWO was profitable.
In the past year TWO had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years TWO reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
TWO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
TWO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFTWO 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 500M -500M 1B -1B -1.5B

1.2 Ratios

TWO has a better Return On Assets (3.61%) than 95.38% of its industry peers.
TWO has a Return On Equity of 20.78%. This is amongst the best in the industry. TWO outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
TWO's Return On Invested Capital of 4.26% is amongst the best of the industry. TWO outperforms 93.85% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.61%
ROE 20.78%
ROIC 4.26%
ROA(3y)0.75%
ROA(5y)-1.08%
ROE(3y)4.44%
ROE(5y)-7.45%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
TWO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICTWO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 28.11%, TWO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.23% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of TWO has grown nicely.
TWO has a Operating Margin of 35.85%. This is amongst the best in the industry. TWO outperforms 90.77% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TWO has grown nicely.
TWO's Gross Margin of 49.34% is amongst the best of the industry. TWO outperforms 86.15% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of TWO has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 35.85%
PM (TTM) 28.11%
GM 49.34%
OM growth 3Y-12.74%
OM growth 5Y2.85%
PM growth 3Y-8.93%
PM growth 5Y1.71%
GM growth 3Y-9.32%
GM growth 5Y7.66%
TWO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsTWO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 100 150

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, TWO has more shares outstanding
TWO has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for TWO has been reduced compared to a year ago.
TWO Yearly Shares OutstandingTWO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
TWO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsTWO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.87, we must say that TWO is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of -0.87, TWO is not doing good in the industry: 80.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
TWO has a debt to FCF ratio of 45.21. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as TWO would need 45.21 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 45.21, TWO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
TWO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.28. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 4.28, TWO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.77% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.28
Debt/FCF 45.21
Altman-Z -0.87
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
TWO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFTWO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.11 indicates that TWO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.11, TWO is doing worse than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
TWO has a Quick Ratio of 0.11. This is a bad value and indicates that TWO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.11, TWO is doing worse than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.11
Quick Ratio 0.11
TWO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesTWO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

TWO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 885.71%, which is quite impressive.
TWO shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -36.86% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 103.77% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.54% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)885.71%
EPS 3Y-44.86%
EPS 5Y-36.86%
EPS Q2Q%281.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)103.77%
Revenue growth 3Y37.26%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.54%
Sales Q2Q%23.61%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 52.99% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, TWO will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -2.15% on average per year.
EPS Next Y208.97%
EPS Next 2Y69.9%
EPS Next 3Y52.99%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year17.38%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.15%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
TWO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesTWO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 500M -500M 1B -1B
TWO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesTWO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.40, TWO is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of TWO is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of TWO to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.92), we can say TWO is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.93, the valuation of TWO can be described as very cheap.
86.15% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TWO, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.65. TWO is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.4
Fwd PE 6.93
TWO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsTWO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, TWO is valued a bit cheaper than 78.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.09
EV/EBITDA N/A
TWO Per share dataTWO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

TWO's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of TWO may justify a higher PE ratio.
TWO's earnings are expected to grow with 52.99% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y69.9%
EPS Next 3Y52.99%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

TWO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 16.41%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 14.86, TWO pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
TWO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.51.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 16.41%

5.2 History

The dividend of TWO decreases each year by -22.81%.
TWO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
TWO has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-22.81%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
TWO Yearly Dividends per shareTWO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80 100

5.3 Sustainability

53.29% of the earnings are spent on dividend by TWO. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP53.29%
EPS Next 2Y69.9%
EPS Next 3Y52.99%
TWO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendTWO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B -1B -1.5B
TWO Dividend Payout.TWO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.TWO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

TWO HARBORS INVESTMENT CORP

NYSE:TWO (4/25/2025, 4:15:00 PM)

After market: 11.77 0 (0%)

11.77

+0.29 (+2.53%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryMortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)"
Earnings (Last)01-29 2025-01-29/amc
Earnings (Next)04-28 2025-04-28/amc
Inst Owners71.97%
Inst Owner Change0.37%
Ins Owners1.01%
Ins Owner Change12.04%
Market Cap1.22B
Analysts75.71
Price Target14.43 (22.6%)
Short Float %3.07%
Short Ratio2.14
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 16.41%
Yearly Dividend2.27
Dividend Growth(5Y)-22.81%
DP53.29%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date04-04 2025-04-04 (0.45)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-51.67%
Min EPS beat(2)-61.58%
Max EPS beat(2)-41.76%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-58.01%
Min EPS beat(4)-82.14%
Max EPS beat(4)-41.76%
EPS beat(8)0
Avg EPS beat(8)-78.28%
EPS beat(12)1
Avg EPS beat(12)-57.12%
EPS beat(16)3
Avg EPS beat(16)-43.25%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-26.28%
Min Revenue beat(2)-30.77%
Max Revenue beat(2)-21.78%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-55.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-126.86%
Max Revenue beat(4)-21.78%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-6698.87%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4123.7%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3050.98%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)4.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.99%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-16.74%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-112.26%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.4
Fwd PE 6.93
P/S 0.78
P/FCF 6.09
P/OCF 6.09
P/B 0.58
P/tB 0.58
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.55
EY4.67%
EPS(NY)1.7
Fwd EY14.44%
FCF(TTM)1.93
FCFY16.42%
OCF(TTM)1.93
OCFY16.42%
SpS15.09
BVpS20.4
TBVpS20.4
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.61%
ROE 20.78%
ROCE 15.61%
ROIC 4.26%
ROICexc 4.46%
ROICexgc 4.56%
OM 35.85%
PM (TTM) 28.11%
GM 49.34%
FCFM 12.81%
ROA(3y)0.75%
ROA(5y)-1.08%
ROE(3y)4.44%
ROE(5y)-7.45%
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 3Y18.51%
ROICexcg growth 5Y28.04%
ROICexc growth 3Y18.92%
ROICexc growth 5Y27.73%
OM growth 3Y-12.74%
OM growth 5Y2.85%
PM growth 3Y-8.93%
PM growth 5Y1.71%
GM growth 3Y-9.32%
GM growth 5Y7.66%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.13
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.28
Debt/FCF 45.21
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 0.91
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 45.57%
Current Ratio 0.11
Quick Ratio 0.11
Altman-Z -0.87
F-Score7
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
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)885.71%
EPS 3Y-44.86%
EPS 5Y-36.86%
EPS Q2Q%281.82%
EPS Next Y208.97%
EPS Next 2Y69.9%
EPS Next 3Y52.99%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)103.77%
Revenue growth 3Y37.26%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.54%
Sales Q2Q%23.61%
Revenue Next Year17.38%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.15%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1078.73%
EBIT growth 3Y19.78%
EBIT growth 5Y1.26%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-41.49%
FCF growth 3Y-22%
FCF growth 5Y-28.24%
OCF growth 1Y-41.49%
OCF growth 3Y-22%
OCF growth 5Y-28.24%