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NEXPOINT REAL ESTATE FINANCE (NREF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:NREF - US65342V1017 - REIT

15.27 USD
-0.07 (-0.46%)
Last: 8/25/2025, 7:41:37 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

NREF gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 67 industry peers in the Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)" industry. NREF has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. NREF has both an excellent growth and valuation score. This means it is growing and it is still cheap. This is a rare combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year NREF was profitable.
In the past year NREF had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years NREF has always been profitable.
NREF had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
NREF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNREF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M -100M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of NREF (0.99%) is better than 83.58% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.03%, NREF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.03% of the companies in the same industry.
NREF's Return On Invested Capital of 1.28% is amongst the best of the industry. NREF outperforms 85.07% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NREF is in line with the industry average of 1.32%.
The 3 year average ROIC (0.29%) for NREF is below the current ROIC(1.28%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.99%
ROE 9.03%
ROIC 1.28%
ROA(3y)0.17%
ROA(5y)0.23%
ROE(3y)2.48%
ROE(5y)6.54%
ROIC(3y)0.29%
ROIC(5y)0.42%
NREF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNREF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

NREF's Profit Margin of 31.45% is amongst the best of the industry. NREF outperforms 92.54% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NREF has declined.
NREF has a Operating Margin of 51.43%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NREF outperforms 89.55% of its industry peers.
NREF's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of NREF (74.04%) is better than 91.04% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NREF has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 51.43%
PM (TTM) 31.45%
GM 74.04%
OM growth 3Y-21.92%
OM growth 5Y-10.46%
PM growth 3Y-21.3%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.8%
GM growth 5Y2.25%
NREF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNREF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NREF is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for NREF has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
NREF has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
NREF has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
NREF Yearly Shares OutstandingNREF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
NREF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNREF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

NREF has an Altman-Z score of 0.05. This is a bad value and indicates that NREF is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
NREF has a better Altman-Z score (0.05) than 67.16% of its industry peers.
NREF has a debt to FCF ratio of 123.36. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as NREF would need 123.36 years to pay back of all of its debts.
NREF has a Debt to FCF ratio of 123.36. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NREF outperforms 58.21% of its industry peers.
NREF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 7.95. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of NREF (7.95) is worse than 77.61% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 7.95
Debt/FCF 123.36
Altman-Z 0.05
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC1.29%
NREF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNREF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

NREF has a Current Ratio of 0.03. This is a bad value and indicates that NREF is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NREF has a worse Current ratio (0.03) than 86.57% of its industry peers.
NREF has a Quick Ratio of 0.03. This is a bad value and indicates that NREF is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of NREF (0.03) is worse than 86.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.03
Quick Ratio 0.03
NREF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNREF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 122.02% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -8.76% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, NREF shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 101.73%.
Measured over the past years, NREF shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 17.01% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)122.02%
EPS 3Y-8.76%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-36.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)101.73%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.84%
Revenue growth 5Y17.01%
Sales Q2Q%25.26%

3.2 Future

NREF is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.25% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, NREF will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 23.12% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.67%
EPS Next 2Y5.25%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year43.83%
Revenue Next 2Y23.12%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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.
NREF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNREF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
NREF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNREF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.31, the valuation of NREF can be described as very cheap.
NREF's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NREF is cheaper than 92.54% of the companies in the same industry.
NREF is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.03, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.66, the valuation of NREF can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NREF is valued a bit cheaper than 77.61% of the companies in the same industry.
NREF is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.63, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.31
Fwd PE 7.66
NREF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNREF 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 NREF indicates a rather cheap valuation: NREF is cheaper than 88.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NREF is valued cheaper than 83.58% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.11
EV/EBITDA 51.59
NREF Per share dataNREF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 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.
NREF has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.82
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y5.25%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 13.45%, NREF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 12.25, NREF pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
NREF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 13.45%

5.2 History

NREF has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
NREF Yearly Dividends per shareNREF Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

98.44% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NREF. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP98.44%
EPS Next 2Y5.25%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NREF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNREF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M -100M
NREF Dividend Payout.NREF Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NREF Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

NEXPOINT REAL ESTATE FINANCE

NYSE:NREF (8/25/2025, 7:41:37 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryMortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)"
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-29 2025-10-29/bmo
Inst Owners68.7%
Inst Owner Change-1.45%
Ins Owners7.1%
Ins Owner Change15.98%
Market Cap270.58M
Analysts47.5
Price Target14.92 (-2.29%)
Short Float %1.31%
Short Ratio4.03
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 13.45%
Yearly Dividend2.67
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP98.44%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date09-15 2025-09-15 (0.5)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-13.49%
Min EPS beat(2)-17.97%
Max EPS beat(2)-9.01%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)8.41%
Min EPS beat(4)-17.97%
Max EPS beat(4)53.19%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)7.89%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)7.09%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)6.58%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.05%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.15%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)16.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)42.76%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.38%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.68%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)64.52%
PT rev (1m)-4.1%
PT rev (3m)-5.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.9%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.88%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.72%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)10.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.67%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.67%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.31
Fwd PE 7.66
P/S 1.6
P/FCF 7.11
P/OCF 7.04
P/B 0.46
P/tB 0.46
EV/EBITDA 51.59
EPS(TTM)2.42
EY15.85%
EPS(NY)1.99
Fwd EY13.06%
FCF(TTM)2.15
FCFY14.07%
OCF(TTM)2.17
OCFY14.2%
SpS9.56
BVpS33.32
TBVpS33.32
PEG (NY)0.82
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.99%
ROE 9.03%
ROCE 1.7%
ROIC 1.28%
ROICexc 1.28%
ROICexgc 1.28%
OM 51.43%
PM (TTM) 31.45%
GM 74.04%
FCFM 22.47%
ROA(3y)0.17%
ROA(5y)0.23%
ROE(3y)2.48%
ROE(5y)6.54%
ROIC(3y)0.29%
ROIC(5y)0.42%
ROICexc(3y)0.29%
ROICexc(5y)0.42%
ROICexgc(3y)0.29%
ROICexgc(5y)0.42%
ROCE(3y)0.39%
ROCE(5y)0.55%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-11.77%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.78%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-21.92%
OM growth 5Y-10.46%
PM growth 3Y-21.3%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.8%
GM growth 5Y2.25%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.03
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 7.95
Debt/FCF 123.36
Debt/EBITDA 51.57
Cap/Depr 9.34%
Cap/Sales 0.22%
Interest Coverage 2.16
Cash Conversion 42.21%
Profit Quality 71.43%
Current Ratio 0.03
Quick Ratio 0.03
Altman-Z 0.05
F-Score7
WACC1.29%
ROIC/WACC0.99
Cap/Depr(3y)2124.95%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)76.13%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)122.02%
EPS 3Y-8.76%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-36.76%
EPS Next Y7.67%
EPS Next 2Y5.25%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)101.73%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.84%
Revenue growth 5Y17.01%
Sales Q2Q%25.26%
Revenue Next Year43.83%
Revenue Next 2Y23.12%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6077.57%
EBIT growth 3Y-24.13%
EBIT growth 5Y4.77%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y1.3%
FCF growth 3Y14.5%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y2.27%
OCF growth 3Y-15.94%
OCF growth 5YN/A