CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP - CIM 9 05/15/29 (CIMN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:CIMN • US16934Q8859
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This CIMN fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CIMN Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- CIMN had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year CIMN has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years CIMN 4 years were profitable.
- Of the past 5 years CIMN 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of CIMN (0.91%) is better than 60.29% of its industry peers.
- CIMN has a Return On Equity (5.62%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 0.68%, CIMN is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.06% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CIMN is in line with the industry average of 1.29%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.91% | ||
| ROE | 5.62% | ||
| ROIC | 0.68% |
1.3 Margins
- CIMN's Profit Margin of 18.10% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CIMN outperforms 67.65% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CIMN has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 15.62%, CIMN is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- CIMN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 31.43%, CIMN is doing worse than 63.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CIMN has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.1% | ||
| GM | 31.43% |
2. CIMN Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- CIMN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CIMN has more shares outstanding
- CIMN has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CIMN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- CIMN has an Altman-Z score of -0.54. This is a bad value and indicates that CIMN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of CIMN (-0.54) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 4.62 is on the high side and indicates that CIMN has dependencies on debt financing.
- CIMN's Debt to Equity ratio of 4.62 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CIMN outperforms 58.82% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.54 |
2.3 Liquidity
- CIMN has a Current Ratio of 0.05. This is a bad value and indicates that CIMN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- CIMN has a Current ratio of 0.05. This is in the lower half of the industry: CIMN underperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- CIMN has a Quick Ratio of 0.05. This is a bad value and indicates that CIMN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.05, CIMN is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.05 |
3. CIMN Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 16.44% over the past year.
- CIMN shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -17.80% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, CIMN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.61% in the last year.
- CIMN shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -7.79% yearly.
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, CIMN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.24% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CIMN will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.24% on average per year.
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. CIMN Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.02, the valuation of CIMN can be described as correct.
- CIMN's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- CIMN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.95.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.89, the valuation of CIMN can be described as reasonable.
- CIMN's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 38.68. CIMN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CIMN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CIMN is cheaper than 72.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 67.44 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- CIMN'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 CIMN's earnings are expected to grow with 12.24% in the coming years.
5. CIMN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 13.47%, CIMN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- CIMN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 12.74.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, CIMN pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 13.47% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CIMN decreases each year by -14.90%.
- CIMN has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
5.3 Sustainability
- 144.48% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CIMN. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
CIMN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP - CIM 9 05/15/29
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 13.47% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.89 | ||
| P/S | 2.67 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 0.83 | ||
| P/tB | 0.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 67.44 |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.91% | ||
| ROE | 5.62% | ||
| ROCE | 1.48% | ||
| ROIC | 0.68% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.69% | ||
| ROICexgc | 0.71% | ||
| OM | 15.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.1% | ||
| GM | 31.43% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 90.08 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 532.1% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.79% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.23 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.54 |
CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP - CIM 9 05/15/29 / CIMN Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP - CIM 9 05/15/29 (CIMN) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to CIMN.
What is the valuation status for CIMN stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP - CIM 9 05/15/29 (CIMN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP - CIM 9 05/15/29 (CIMN) stock?
CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP - CIM 9 05/15/29 (CIMN) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CIMN stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP - CIM 9 05/15/29 (CIMN) is 15.02 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.83.
How financially healthy is CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP - CIM 9 05/15/29?
The financial health rating of CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP - CIM 9 05/15/29 (CIMN) is 0 / 10.