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CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP (CIM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CIM - US16934Q8024 - REIT

12.77 USD
-0.08 (-0.62%)
Last: 12/2/2025, 8:04:00 PM
12.66 USD
-0.11 (-0.86%)
After Hours: 12/2/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall CIM gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CIM against 69 industry peers in the Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)" industry. CIM may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. CIM 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

CIM had positive earnings in the past year.
CIM had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years CIM 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years CIM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CIM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCIM 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 -400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of CIM (-0.20%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
CIM has a Return On Equity of -1.18%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CIM underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
CIM's Return On Invested Capital of 0.83% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CIM outperforms 72.46% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CIM is in line with the industry average of 1.23%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.2%
ROE -1.18%
ROIC 0.83%
ROA(3y)-1.1%
ROA(5y)0.13%
ROE(3y)-5.46%
ROE(5y)0%
ROIC(3y)1.06%
ROIC(5y)1.7%
CIM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCIM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20

1.3 Margins

In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CIM has declined.
CIM has a Operating Margin of 18.08%. This is in the better half of the industry: CIM outperforms 71.01% of its industry peers.
CIM's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CIM's Gross Margin of 33.41% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CIM outperforms 69.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CIM has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 18.08%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 33.41%
OM growth 3Y-27.82%
OM growth 5Y-11.26%
PM growth 3Y-41.81%
PM growth 5Y-13.49%
GM growth 3Y-21.29%
GM growth 5Y-6.24%
CIM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCIM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CIM is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CIM has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CIM has more shares outstanding
CIM has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
CIM Yearly Shares OutstandingCIM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
CIM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCIM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.2 Solvency

CIM has an Altman-Z score of -0.50. This is a bad value and indicates that CIM is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of CIM (-0.50) is worse than 65.22% of its industry peers.
CIM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.27. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
CIM has a Debt to Equity ratio of 4.27. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CIM outperforms 57.97% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.27
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -0.5
ROIC/WACC0.17
WACC4.9%
CIM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCIM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.12 indicates that CIM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.12, CIM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.58% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.12 indicates that CIM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CIM's Quick ratio of 0.12 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CIM outperforms 40.58% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.12
Quick Ratio 0.12
CIM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCIM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CIM shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.05%.
The earnings per share for CIM have been decreasing by -26.31% on average. This is quite bad
CIM shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.28%.
CIM shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -11.37% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.05%
EPS 3Y-35.1%
EPS 5Y-26.31%
EPS Q2Q%2.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.28%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.39%
Revenue growth 5Y-11.37%
Sales Q2Q%-2.17%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, CIM will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 20.03% on average per year.
CIM is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.51% yearly.
EPS Next Y28.44%
EPS Next 2Y26.96%
EPS Next 3Y20.03%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13.65%
Revenue Next 2Y15.78%
Revenue Next 3Y10.51%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
CIM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCIM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
CIM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCIM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

CIM is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.29.
79.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CIM, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
CIM is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.15, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.43, the valuation of CIM can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CIM is valued cheaper than 89.86% of the companies in the same industry.
CIM is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.22, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.29
Fwd PE 5.43
CIM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCIM 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 CIM indicates a rather cheap valuation: CIM is cheaper than 84.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 55.14
CIM Per share dataCIM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CIM's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CIM's earnings are expected to grow with 20.03% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y26.96%
EPS Next 3Y20.03%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 11.55%, CIM is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CIM's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 13.00.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, CIM pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.55%

5.2 History

The dividend of CIM decreases each year by -17.33%.
CIM has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-17.33%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
CIM Yearly Dividends per shareCIM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

5.3 Sustainability

CIM has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-682.63%
EPS Next 2Y26.96%
EPS Next 3Y20.03%
CIM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCIM 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 -400M

CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP

NYSE:CIM (12/2/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 12.66 -0.11 (-0.86%)

12.77

-0.08 (-0.62%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryMortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)"
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-10 2026-02-10/bmo
Inst Owners56.96%
Inst Owner Change0.06%
Ins Owners1.68%
Ins Owner Change0.92%
Market Cap1.06B
Revenue(TTM)791.98M
Net Income(TTM)-30.31M
Analysts72.5
Price Target15.81 (23.81%)
Short Float %3.02%
Short Ratio3.36
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.55%
Yearly Dividend2.77
Dividend Growth(5Y)-17.33%
DP-682.63%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date09-30 2025-09-30 (0.37)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-18.19%
Min EPS beat(2)-20.93%
Max EPS beat(2)-15.44%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-18.38%
Min EPS beat(4)-21.72%
Max EPS beat(4)-15.43%
EPS beat(8)0
Avg EPS beat(8)-20.42%
EPS beat(12)0
Avg EPS beat(12)-24.36%
EPS beat(16)2
Avg EPS beat(16)-17.42%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-21.8%
Min Revenue beat(2)-24.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)-19.49%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-17.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)-24.11%
Max Revenue beat(4)-9.79%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-14.15%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-10.59%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.25%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.65%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.84%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.29
Fwd PE 5.43
P/S 1.34
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.41
P/tB 0.41
EV/EBITDA 55.14
EPS(TTM)1.54
EY12.06%
EPS(NY)2.35
Fwd EY18.43%
FCF(TTM)-1.16
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.7
OCFYN/A
SpS9.52
BVpS30.92
TBVpS30.92
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number32.73
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.2%
ROE -1.18%
ROCE 1.65%
ROIC 0.83%
ROICexc 0.87%
ROICexgc 0.88%
OM 18.08%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 33.41%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-1.1%
ROA(5y)0.13%
ROE(3y)-5.46%
ROE(5y)0%
ROIC(3y)1.06%
ROIC(5y)1.7%
ROICexc(3y)1.07%
ROICexc(5y)1.73%
ROICexgc(3y)1.08%
ROICexgc(5y)1.74%
ROCE(3y)1.76%
ROCE(5y)2.84%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-27.85%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-7.12%
ROICexc growth 3Y-27.99%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.16%
OM growth 3Y-27.82%
OM growth 5Y-11.26%
PM growth 3Y-41.81%
PM growth 5Y-13.49%
GM growth 3Y-21.29%
GM growth 5Y-6.24%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.05
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.27
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 76.53
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 0.28
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.12
Quick Ratio 0.12
Altman-Z -0.5
F-Score3
WACC4.9%
ROIC/WACC0.17
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)4.05%
EPS 3Y-35.1%
EPS 5Y-26.31%
EPS Q2Q%2.78%
EPS Next Y28.44%
EPS Next 2Y26.96%
EPS Next 3Y20.03%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.28%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.39%
Revenue growth 5Y-11.37%
Sales Q2Q%-2.17%
Revenue Next Year13.65%
Revenue Next 2Y15.78%
Revenue Next 3Y10.51%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.4%
EBIT growth 3Y-33.87%
EBIT growth 5Y-21.34%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-146.25%
FCF growth 3Y-26.56%
FCF growth 5Y25.89%
OCF growth 1Y-127.91%
OCF growth 3Y-26.56%
OCF growth 5Y25.89%

CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP / CIM FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CIM.


What is the valuation status of CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP (CIM) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP (CIM). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP?

CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP (CIM) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP (CIM) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP (CIM) is 8.29 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.41.


What is the financial health of CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP (CIM) stock?

The financial health rating of CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP (CIM) is 1 / 10.