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CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP - CIM 8 7/8 08/15/30 (CIMP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CIMP - US16934Q8693

25.3 USD
+0.12 (+0.48%)
Last: 1/23/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

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CIMP gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 68 industry peers in the Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)" industry. CIMP has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. CIMP has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CIMP was profitable.
  • In the past year CIMP has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
  • CIMP had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • CIMP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CIMP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCIMP 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 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of CIMP (-0.20%) is worse than 67.65% of its industry peers.
  • CIMP has a Return On Equity of -1.18%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CIMP underperforms 67.65% of its industry peers.
  • CIMP has a better Return On Invested Capital (0.83%) than 73.53% of its industry peers.
  • CIMP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.06%. This is in line with the industry average of 1.28%.
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%
CIMP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCIMP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 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 CIMP has declined.
  • With a decent Operating Margin value of 18.08%, CIMP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CIMP has declined.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 33.41%, CIMP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.12% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CIMP's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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%
CIMP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCIMP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 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 CIMP is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CIMP has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • CIMP has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CIMP has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CIMP Yearly Shares OutstandingCIMP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
CIMP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCIMP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.2 Solvency

  • CIMP has an Altman-Z score of -0.45. This is a bad value and indicates that CIMP is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • CIMP has a Altman-Z score of -0.45. This is in the lower half of the industry: CIMP underperforms 61.76% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 4.27 is on the high side and indicates that CIMP has dependencies on debt financing.
  • CIMP has a Debt to Equity ratio (4.27) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.27
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -0.45
ROIC/WACC0.16
WACC5.25%
CIMP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCIMP 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 8B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.12 indicates that CIMP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.12, CIMP is doing worse than 60.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.12 indicates that CIMP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.12, CIMP is not doing good in the industry: 60.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.12
Quick Ratio 0.12
CIMP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCIMP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.05% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, CIMP shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -26.31% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, CIMP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.28% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, CIMP shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -11.37% on average per year.
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%-66.71%

3.2 Future

  • CIMP is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.14% yearly.
  • CIMP is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.85% yearly.
EPS Next Y22.62%
EPS Next 2Y20.63%
EPS Next 3Y15.14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.21%
Revenue Next 2Y14.13%
Revenue Next 3Y8.85%
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.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
CIMP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCIMP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
CIMP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCIMP 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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.43, which indicates a correct valuation of CIMP.
  • CIMP's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.21, CIMP is valued a bit cheaper.
  • CIMP is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.91.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CIMP is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.26. CIMP is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.43
Fwd PE 11.91
CIMP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCIMP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • CIMP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CIMP is cheaper than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 62.33
CIMP Per share dataCIMP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • CIMP's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • CIMP's earnings are expected to grow with 15.14% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.73
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y20.63%
EPS Next 3Y15.14%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 11.48%, CIMP is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 11.48, CIMP pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 11.30. 82.35% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than CIMP!
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, CIMP pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.48%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CIMP decreases each year by -17.33%.
  • CIMP is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-17.33%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A

5.3 Sustainability

  • CIMP has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-682.63%
EPS Next 2Y20.63%
EPS Next 3Y15.14%
CIMP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCIMP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M

CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP - CIM 8 7/8 08/15/30 / CIMP FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP - CIM 8 7/8 08/15/30?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to CIMP.


Can you provide the valuation status for CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP - CIM 8 7/8 08/15/30?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP - CIM 8 7/8 08/15/30 (CIMP). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP - CIM 8 7/8 08/15/30?

CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP - CIM 8 7/8 08/15/30 (CIMP) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CIMP stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP - CIM 8 7/8 08/15/30 (CIMP) is 16.43 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.82.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CIMP stock?

The dividend rating of CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP - CIM 8 7/8 08/15/30 (CIMP) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -682.63%.