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.

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1. CIMN Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CIMN was profitable.
  • CIMN had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
  • CIMN had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • Of the past 5 years CIMN 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
CIMN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCIMN 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 2025 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 0.91%, CIMN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CIMN's Return On Equity of 5.62% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CIMN outperforms 52.94% of its industry peers.
  • CIMN's Return On Invested Capital of 0.68% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CIMN outperforms 45.59% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CIMN is in line with the industry average of 1.30%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.91%
ROE 5.62%
ROIC 0.68%
ROA(3y)0.67%
ROA(5y)0.3%
ROE(3y)3.75%
ROE(5y)1.04%
ROIC(3y)0.82%
ROIC(5y)1.32%
CIMN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCIMN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 -20

1.3 Margins

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 18.10%, CIMN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.65% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CIMN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • CIMN has a Operating Margin of 15.62%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CIMN outperforms 54.41% of its industry peers.
  • CIMN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • CIMN's Gross Margin of 31.43% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CIMN is outperformed by 63.24% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CIMN has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.62%
PM (TTM) 18.1%
GM 31.43%
OM growth 3Y-22.61%
OM growth 5Y-19.82%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y70.35%
GM growth 3Y-12.54%
GM growth 5Y-10.18%
CIMN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCIMN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50 -50

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2. CIMN Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CIMN 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.
CIMN Yearly Shares OutstandingCIMN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M
CIMN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCIMN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.54, we must say that CIMN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • CIMN has a Altman-Z score (-0.54) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • CIMN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.62. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 4.62, CIMN is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.62
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -0.54
ROIC/WACC0.13
WACC5.11%
CIMN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCIMN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

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.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.05 indicates that CIMN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CIMN has a worse Quick ratio (0.05) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.05
Quick Ratio 0.05
CIMN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCIMN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

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3. CIMN Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 16.44% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, CIMN shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -17.80% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.61% in the past year.
  • CIMN shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -7.79% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.44%
EPS 3Y-19.34%
EPS 5Y-17.8%
EPS Q2Q%43.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.61%
Revenue growth 3Y4.64%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.79%
Sales Q2Q%0.54%

3.2 Future

  • CIMN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.76% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, CIMN will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.58% on average per year.
EPS Next Y19.71%
EPS Next 2Y12.76%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year22.38%
Revenue Next 2Y12.16%
Revenue Next 3Y10.58%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
CIMN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCIMN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
CIMN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCIMN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6

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4. CIMN Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.48, the valuation of CIMN can be described as correct.
  • CIMN's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CIMN to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.23), we can say CIMN is valued slightly cheaper.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.09, which indicates a correct valuation of CIMN.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CIMN.
  • CIMN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.48
Fwd PE 12.09
CIMN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCIMN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

  • CIMN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CIMN is cheaper than 72.06% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 66.85
CIMN Per share dataCIMN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The 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 12.76% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.73
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.76%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. CIMN Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 13.68%, CIMN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 11.97, CIMN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, CIMN pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 13.68%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CIMN decreases each year by -14.90%.
  • CIMN has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-14.9%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
CIMN Yearly Dividends per shareCIMN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

  • CIMN pays out 144.48% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP144.48%
EPS Next 2Y12.76%
EPS Next 3YN/A
CIMN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCIMN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M -400M
CIMN Dividend Payout.CIMN Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CIMN Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CIMN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP - CIM 9 05/15/29

NYSE:CIMN (3/20/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

24.61

-0.37 (-1.48%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryMortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)"
Earnings (Last)02-11
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners57.89%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.84%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.05B
Revenue(TTM)798.15M
Net Income(TTM)144.47M
Analysts71.11
Price Target28.7 (16.62%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.22
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 13.68%
Yearly Dividend2.54
Dividend Growth(5Y)-14.9%
DP144.48%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date01-30
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-8.51%
Min EPS beat(2)-20.93%
Max EPS beat(2)3.91%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-11.97%
Min EPS beat(4)-20.93%
Max EPS beat(4)3.91%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-16.68%
EPS beat(12)1
Avg EPS beat(12)-19.66%
EPS beat(16)2
Avg EPS beat(16)-18.35%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-27.4%
Min Revenue beat(2)-30.7%
Max Revenue beat(2)-24.11%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-21.02%
Min Revenue beat(4)-30.7%
Max Revenue beat(4)-9.79%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-15.63%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)18.67%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)24.7%
PT rev (1m)-5.26%
PT rev (3m)-1.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.73%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-4.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.2%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.48
Fwd PE 12.09
P/S 2.57
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.8
P/tB 0.8
EV/EBITDA 66.85
EPS(TTM)1.7
EY6.91%
EPS(NY)2.04
Fwd EY8.27%
FCF(TTM)-3.44
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-2.98
OCFYN/A
SpS9.57
BVpS30.85
TBVpS30.85
PEG (NY)0.73
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number34.35
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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
ROA(3y)0.67%
ROA(5y)0.3%
ROE(3y)3.75%
ROE(5y)1.04%
ROIC(3y)0.82%
ROIC(5y)1.32%
ROICexc(3y)0.83%
ROICexc(5y)1.35%
ROICexgc(3y)0.84%
ROICexgc(5y)1.36%
ROCE(3y)1.46%
ROCE(5y)2.25%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-20.82%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-22.94%
ROICexc growth 3Y-21.28%
ROICexc growth 5Y-23.3%
OM growth 3Y-22.61%
OM growth 5Y-19.82%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y70.35%
GM growth 3Y-12.54%
GM growth 5Y-10.18%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.05
Health
Industry RankSector 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
F-Score5
WACC5.11%
ROIC/WACC0.13
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)16.44%
EPS 3Y-19.34%
EPS 5Y-17.8%
EPS Q2Q%43.24%
EPS Next Y19.71%
EPS Next 2Y12.76%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.61%
Revenue growth 3Y4.64%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.79%
Sales Q2Q%0.54%
Revenue Next Year22.38%
Revenue Next 2Y12.16%
Revenue Next 3Y10.58%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-17.21%
EBIT growth 3Y-19.02%
EBIT growth 5Y-26.07%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-239.59%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-221.01%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

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 of CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP - CIM 9 05/15/29 (CIMN) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP - CIM 9 05/15/29 (CIMN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of CIMN stock?

CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP - CIM 9 05/15/29 (CIMN) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP - CIM 9 05/15/29?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP - CIM 9 05/15/29 (CIMN) is expected to grow by 19.71% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP - CIM 9 05/15/29 (CIMN) stock?

The dividend rating of CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP - CIM 9 05/15/29 (CIMN) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 144.48%.