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ARBOR REALTY TRUST INC (ABR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:ABR - US0389231087 - REIT

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Last: 8/29/2025, 8:05:08 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

ABR gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 67 industry peers in the Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)" industry. While ABR belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ABR is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ABR had positive earnings in the past year.
ABR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
ABR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years ABR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
ABR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFABR 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 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

ABR's Return On Assets of 1.27% is amongst the best of the industry. ABR outperforms 88.06% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 5.80%, ABR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.55% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 1.43%, ABR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.57% of the companies in the same industry.
ABR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.81%. This is in line with the industry average of 1.32%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.27%
ROE 5.8%
ROIC 1.43%
ROA(3y)1.81%
ROA(5y)1.93%
ROE(3y)9.22%
ROE(5y)10.59%
ROIC(3y)1.81%
ROIC(5y)1.96%
ABR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICABR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

ABR has a better Profit Margin (13.39%) than 77.61% of its industry peers.
ABR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 19.07%, ABR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.60% of the companies in the same industry.
ABR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
ABR has a Gross Margin of 44.50%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ABR outperforms 86.57% of its industry peers.
ABR's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 19.07%
PM (TTM) 13.39%
GM 44.5%
OM growth 3Y-25.42%
OM growth 5Y-8.42%
PM growth 3Y-26.69%
PM growth 5Y-7.09%
GM growth 3Y-15.96%
GM growth 5Y-7.73%
ABR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsABR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ABR is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for ABR has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ABR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
ABR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
ABR Yearly Shares OutstandingABR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
ABR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsABR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.30, we must say that ABR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 0.30, ABR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.07% of the companies in the same industry.
ABR has a debt to FCF ratio of 31.18. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as ABR would need 31.18 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ABR (31.18) is better than 80.60% of its industry peers.
ABR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.40. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 3.40, ABR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.4
Debt/FCF 31.18
Altman-Z 0.3
ROIC/WACC0.2
WACC7%
ABR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFABR 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 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 80.25 indicates that ABR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 80.25, ABR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 80.25 indicates that ABR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ABR has a better Quick ratio (80.25) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 80.25
Quick Ratio 80.25
ABR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesABR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ABR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -31.31%.
ABR shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.79% yearly.
Looking at the last year, ABR shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -17.62% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, ABR shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 21.64% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-31.31%
EPS 3Y-8.31%
EPS 5Y6.79%
EPS Q2Q%-44.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.62%
Revenue growth 3Y21.31%
Revenue growth 5Y21.64%
Sales Q2Q%-21.87%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, ABR will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -21.42% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -4.32% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-40.36%
EPS Next 2Y-21.42%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-15.03%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.32%
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 decreasing.
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.
ABR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesABR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 500M 1B 1.5B
ABR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesABR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.78, which indicates a very decent valuation of ABR.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ABR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.10% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ABR to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.08), we can say ABR is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.05, which indicates a very decent valuation of ABR.
ABR's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.72. ABR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.78
Fwd PE 11.05
ABR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsABR 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 ABR indicates a rather cheap valuation: ABR is cheaper than 91.04% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ABR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.07% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.07
EV/EBITDA 46.84
ABR Per share dataABR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

ABR has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
ABR's earnings are expected to decrease with -21.42% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.29
EPS Next 2Y-21.42%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.15%, ABR is a good candidate for dividend investing.
ABR's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 11.85.
ABR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.35.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.15%

5.2 History

The dividend of ABR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 12.05%!
ABR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.05%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
ABR Yearly Dividends per shareABR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

ABR pays out 214.62% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
ABR's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP214.62%
EPS Next 2Y-21.42%
EPS Next 3YN/A
ABR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendABR 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 600M 800M 1B
ABR Dividend Payout.ABR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ABR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ARBOR REALTY TRUST INC

NYSE:ABR (8/29/2025, 8:05:08 PM)

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+0.12 (+1.02%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryMortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)"
Earnings (Last)08-01 2025-08-01/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Inst Owners56.79%
Inst Owner Change45.78%
Ins Owners2.38%
Ins Owner Change3.56%
Market Cap2.30B
Analysts47.27
Price Target12.07 (1.09%)
Short Float %28.01%
Short Ratio19.05
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.15%
Yearly Dividend2.09
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.05%
DP214.62%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date08-15 2025-08-15 (0.3)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.74%
Min EPS beat(2)2.68%
Max EPS beat(2)8.8%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)7.97%
Min EPS beat(4)2.68%
Max EPS beat(4)11.25%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)11.08%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)16.22%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)15.79%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-7.43%
Min Revenue beat(2)-11.66%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.21%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.66%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.78%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.15%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)50.32%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)85.96%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.83%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.78
Fwd PE 11.05
P/S 1.78
P/FCF 7.07
P/OCF 6.71
P/B 0.77
P/tB 0.8
EV/EBITDA 46.84
EPS(TTM)1.36
EY11.39%
EPS(NY)1.08
Fwd EY9.05%
FCF(TTM)1.69
FCFY14.14%
OCF(TTM)1.78
OCFY14.9%
SpS6.7
BVpS15.47
TBVpS15.02
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.29
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.27%
ROE 5.8%
ROCE 1.81%
ROIC 1.43%
ROICexc 1.46%
ROICexgc 1.52%
OM 19.07%
PM (TTM) 13.39%
GM 44.5%
FCFM 25.22%
ROA(3y)1.81%
ROA(5y)1.93%
ROE(3y)9.22%
ROE(5y)10.59%
ROIC(3y)1.81%
ROIC(5y)1.96%
ROICexc(3y)1.9%
ROICexc(5y)2.04%
ROICexgc(3y)1.97%
ROICexgc(5y)2.12%
ROCE(3y)2.29%
ROCE(5y)2.48%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-5.22%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-4.7%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.83%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.77%
OM growth 3Y-25.42%
OM growth 5Y-8.42%
PM growth 3Y-26.69%
PM growth 5Y-7.09%
GM growth 3Y-15.96%
GM growth 5Y-7.73%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.09
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.4
Debt/FCF 31.18
Debt/EBITDA 38.99
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 0.35
Cash Conversion 131.78%
Profit Quality 188.38%
Current Ratio 80.25
Quick Ratio 80.25
Altman-Z 0.3
F-Score5
WACC7%
ROIC/WACC0.2
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)220.9%
Profit Quality(5y)152.96%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-31.31%
EPS 3Y-8.31%
EPS 5Y6.79%
EPS Q2Q%-44.44%
EPS Next Y-40.36%
EPS Next 2Y-21.42%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.62%
Revenue growth 3Y21.31%
Revenue growth 5Y21.64%
Sales Q2Q%-21.87%
Revenue Next Year-15.03%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.32%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-29.76%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.53%
EBIT growth 5Y11.4%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-25.64%
FCF growth 3Y28.32%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-21.63%
OCF growth 3Y28.64%
OCF growth 5YN/A