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APOLLO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTAT (ARI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:ARI - US03762U1051 - REIT

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Last: 1/6/2026, 8:12:32 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, ARI scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ARI was compared to 68 industry peers in the Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)" industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of ARI get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. ARI has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ARI had positive earnings in the past year.
ARI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years ARI 4 years were profitable.
ARI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
ARI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFARI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

ARI has a better Return On Assets (1.29%) than 89.71% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of ARI (6.61%) is better than 88.24% of its industry peers.
ARI has a better Return On Invested Capital (1.06%) than 83.82% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ARI is in line with the industry average of 1.28%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.29%
ROE 6.61%
ROIC 1.06%
ROA(3y)0.48%
ROA(5y)0.78%
ROE(3y)1.75%
ROE(5y)2.86%
ROIC(3y)1.68%
ROIC(5y)2.3%
ARI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICARI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 16.94%, ARI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.06% of the companies in the same industry.
ARI has a Operating Margin of 15.93%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ARI outperforms 57.35% of its industry peers.
ARI's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 36.98%, ARI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ARI has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.93%
PM (TTM) 16.94%
GM 36.98%
OM growth 3Y-25.68%
OM growth 5Y-20.21%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-16.09%
GM growth 5Y-11.34%
ARI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsARI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

ARI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for ARI has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
ARI has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ARI is higher compared to a year ago.
ARI Yearly Shares OutstandingARI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
ARI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsARI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

ARI has an Altman-Z score of 0.03. This is a bad value and indicates that ARI is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
ARI's Altman-Z score of 0.03 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ARI outperforms 64.71% of its industry peers.
ARI has a debt to FCF ratio of 134.05. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as ARI would need 134.05 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 134.05, ARI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.24% of the companies in the same industry.
ARI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.61. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
ARI's Debt to Equity ratio of 3.61 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ARI outperforms 63.24% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.61
Debt/FCF 134.05
Altman-Z 0.03
ROIC/WACC0.15
WACC7.02%
ARI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFARI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.35 indicates that ARI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ARI (0.35) is better than 61.76% of its industry peers.
ARI has a Quick Ratio of 0.35. This is a bad value and indicates that ARI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ARI has a Quick ratio of 0.35. This is in the better half of the industry: ARI outperforms 61.76% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.35
Quick Ratio 0.35
ARI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesARI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for ARI have decreased strongly by -18.25% in the last year.
ARI shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -6.89% yearly.
The Revenue for ARI has decreased by -12.52% in the past year. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been growing by 10.63% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.25%
EPS 3Y0%
EPS 5Y-6.89%
EPS Q2Q%-3.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.52%
Revenue growth 3Y21.79%
Revenue growth 5Y10.63%
Sales Q2Q%-14.9%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -3.59% on average over the next years.
ARI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.65% yearly.
EPS Next Y-32.11%
EPS Next 2Y-15.62%
EPS Next 3Y-3.59%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-10.36%
Revenue Next 2Y1.37%
Revenue Next 3Y3.65%
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.
ARI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesARI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M
ARI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesARI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.76, the valuation of ARI can be described as reasonable.
ARI's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ARI is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.17. ARI is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.36 indicates a reasonable valuation of ARI.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ARI is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ARI to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.79), we can say ARI is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.76
Fwd PE 10.36
ARI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsARI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

77.94% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ARI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
ARI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 24.28
EV/EBITDA 68.67
ARI Per share dataARI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of ARI may justify a higher PE ratio.
ARI's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.59% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-15.62%
EPS Next 3Y-3.59%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.33%, ARI is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 11.16, ARI has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, ARI pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.33%

5.2 History

The dividend of ARI decreases each year by -6.89%.
ARI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.89%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
ARI Yearly Dividends per shareARI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

ARI pays out 124.11% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
ARI's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP124.11%
EPS Next 2Y-15.62%
EPS Next 3Y-3.59%
ARI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendARI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M
ARI Dividend Payout.ARI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ARI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

APOLLO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTAT

NYSE:ARI (1/6/2026, 8:12:32 PM)

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9.81

-0.04 (-0.41%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryMortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)"
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/amc
Earnings (Next)02-09 2026-02-09/amc
Inst Owners69.07%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.56%
Ins Owner Change3.15%
Market Cap1.36B
Revenue(TTM)726.90M
Net Income(TTM)123.16M
Analysts74
Price Target10.76 (9.68%)
Short Float %2.33%
Short Ratio3.54
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.33%
Yearly Dividend1.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.89%
DP124.11%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)21.72%
Min EPS beat(2)4.64%
Max EPS beat(2)38.8%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)23.83%
Min EPS beat(4)4.64%
Max EPS beat(4)39.78%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)18.47%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)2.29%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)2.67%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-13.05%
Min Revenue beat(2)-16.96%
Max Revenue beat(2)-9.14%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-13.84%
Min Revenue beat(4)-20.78%
Max Revenue beat(4)-8.49%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-11.35%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.76%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)23.31%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.13%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.76
Fwd PE 10.36
P/S 1.88
P/FCF 24.28
P/OCF 7.4
P/B 0.73
P/tB 0.73
EV/EBITDA 68.67
EPS(TTM)1.12
EY11.42%
EPS(NY)0.95
Fwd EY9.65%
FCF(TTM)0.4
FCFY4.12%
OCF(TTM)1.33
OCFY13.52%
SpS5.23
BVpS13.4
TBVpS13.4
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number18.38
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.29%
ROE 6.61%
ROCE 1.34%
ROIC 1.06%
ROICexc 1.09%
ROICexgc 1.1%
OM 15.93%
PM (TTM) 16.94%
GM 36.98%
FCFM 7.72%
ROA(3y)0.48%
ROA(5y)0.78%
ROE(3y)1.75%
ROE(5y)2.86%
ROIC(3y)1.68%
ROIC(5y)2.3%
ROICexc(3y)1.74%
ROICexc(5y)2.43%
ROICexgc(3y)1.75%
ROICexgc(5y)2.45%
ROCE(3y)2.13%
ROCE(5y)2.91%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-15.06%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-22.32%
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.31%
ROICexc growth 5Y-22.29%
OM growth 3Y-25.68%
OM growth 5Y-20.21%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-16.09%
GM growth 5Y-11.34%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.08
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.61
Debt/FCF 134.05
Debt/EBITDA 53.41
Cap/Depr 1261.5%
Cap/Sales 17.62%
Interest Coverage 0.25
Cash Conversion 146.28%
Profit Quality 45.58%
Current Ratio 0.35
Quick Ratio 0.35
Altman-Z 0.03
F-Score6
WACC7.02%
ROIC/WACC0.15
Cap/Depr(3y)2341.93%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)11.9%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.25%
EPS 3Y0%
EPS 5Y-6.89%
EPS Q2Q%-3.23%
EPS Next Y-32.11%
EPS Next 2Y-15.62%
EPS Next 3Y-3.59%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.52%
Revenue growth 3Y21.79%
Revenue growth 5Y10.63%
Sales Q2Q%-14.9%
Revenue Next Year-10.36%
Revenue Next 2Y1.37%
Revenue Next 3Y3.65%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-27.16%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.49%
EBIT growth 5Y-11.73%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-75.61%
FCF growth 3Y-46.03%
FCF growth 5Y-35.16%
OCF growth 1Y-36.29%
OCF growth 3Y0.24%
OCF growth 5Y-5.98%

APOLLO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTAT / ARI FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for ARI stock?

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


What is the valuation status for ARI stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to APOLLO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTAT (ARI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is APOLLO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTAT (ARI) stock?

APOLLO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTAT (ARI) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of APOLLO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTAT (ARI) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for APOLLO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTAT (ARI) is 8.76 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.73.


Is the dividend of APOLLO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTAT sustainable?

The dividend rating of APOLLO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTAT (ARI) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 124.11%.