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TWO HARBORS INVESTMENT CORP (TWO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:TWO - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US90187B8046 - REIT - Currency: USD

11.98  +0.22 (+1.87%)

Premarket: 12.1729 +0.19 (+1.61%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, TWO scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. TWO was compared to 65 industry peers in the Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)" industry. TWO scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. TWO may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

TWO had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year TWO had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years TWO reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years TWO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
TWO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFTWO 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 500M -500M 1B -1B -1.5B

1.2 Ratios

TWO has a Return On Assets of 3.61%. This is amongst the best in the industry. TWO outperforms 95.38% of its industry peers.
TWO has a Return On Equity of 20.78%. This is amongst the best in the industry. TWO outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 4.26%, TWO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.85% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.61%
ROE 20.78%
ROIC 4.26%
ROA(3y)0.75%
ROA(5y)-1.08%
ROE(3y)4.44%
ROE(5y)-7.45%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
TWO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICTWO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of TWO (28.11%) is better than 89.23% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of TWO has grown nicely.
TWO has a better Operating Margin (35.85%) than 90.77% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TWO has grown nicely.
TWO has a Gross Margin of 49.34%. This is amongst the best in the industry. TWO outperforms 86.15% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of TWO has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 35.85%
PM (TTM) 28.11%
GM 49.34%
OM growth 3Y-12.74%
OM growth 5Y2.85%
PM growth 3Y-8.93%
PM growth 5Y1.71%
GM growth 3Y-9.32%
GM growth 5Y7.66%
TWO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsTWO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 100 150

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

TWO has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, TWO has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for TWO has been reduced compared to a year ago.
TWO Yearly Shares OutstandingTWO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
TWO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsTWO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.87, we must say that TWO is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of -0.87, TWO is not doing good in the industry: 81.54% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of TWO is 45.21, which is on the high side as it means it would take TWO, 45.21 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of TWO (45.21) is better than 63.08% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 4.28 is on the high side and indicates that TWO has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 4.28, TWO is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.77% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.28
Debt/FCF 45.21
Altman-Z -0.87
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
TWO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFTWO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.11 indicates that TWO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.11, TWO is doing worse than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.11 indicates that TWO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
TWO has a worse Quick ratio (0.11) than 60.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.11
Quick Ratio 0.11
TWO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesTWO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

TWO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 772.73%, which is quite impressive.
The earnings per share for TWO have been decreasing by -36.86% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, TWO shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 47.92%.
TWO shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.54% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)772.73%
EPS 3Y-44.86%
EPS 5Y-36.86%
EPS Q2Q%380%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)47.92%
Revenue growth 3Y37.26%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.54%
Sales Q2Q%51.84%

3.2 Future

TWO is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 52.99% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.77% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y208.97%
EPS Next 2Y69.9%
EPS Next 3Y52.99%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year32.64%
Revenue Next 2Y22.15%
Revenue Next 3Y3.77%
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.
TWO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesTWO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 500M -500M 1B -1B
TWO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesTWO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

TWO is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.19.
TWO's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 24.83. TWO is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
TWO is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.55.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, TWO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.23% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 20.94. TWO is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.19
Fwd PE 7.55
TWO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsTWO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, TWO is valued a bit cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.2
EV/EBITDA N/A
TWO Per share dataTWO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

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.
The excellent profitability rating of TWO may justify a higher PE ratio.
TWO's earnings are expected to grow with 52.99% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.08
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y69.9%
EPS Next 3Y52.99%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 15.18%, TWO is a good candidate for dividend investing.
TWO's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 14.03.
TWO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 15.18%

5.2 History

The dividend of TWO decreases each year by -22.81%.
TWO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of TWO decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-22.81%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
TWO Yearly Dividends per shareTWO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80 100

5.3 Sustainability

53.29% of the earnings are spent on dividend by TWO. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP53.29%
EPS Next 2Y69.9%
EPS Next 3Y52.99%
TWO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendTWO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B -1B -1.5B
TWO Dividend Payout.TWO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.TWO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

TWO HARBORS INVESTMENT CORP

NYSE:TWO (5/12/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

Premarket: 12.1729 +0.19 (+1.61%)

11.98

+0.22 (+1.87%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryMortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)"
Earnings (Last)04-28 2025-04-28/amc
Earnings (Next)07-28 2025-07-28/amc
Inst Owners71.97%
Inst Owner Change-0.45%
Ins Owners1.01%
Ins Owner Change12.04%
Market Cap1.25B
Analysts75.71
Price Target14.13 (17.95%)
Short Float %3.47%
Short Ratio2.22
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 15.18%
Yearly Dividend2.27
Dividend Growth(5Y)-22.81%
DP53.29%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date04-04 2025-04-04 (0.45)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-51.67%
Min EPS beat(2)-61.58%
Max EPS beat(2)-41.76%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-58.01%
Min EPS beat(4)-82.14%
Max EPS beat(4)-41.76%
EPS beat(8)0
Avg EPS beat(8)-78.28%
EPS beat(12)1
Avg EPS beat(12)-57.12%
EPS beat(16)3
Avg EPS beat(16)-43.25%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-26.28%
Min Revenue beat(2)-30.77%
Max Revenue beat(2)-21.78%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-55.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-126.86%
Max Revenue beat(4)-21.78%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-6698.87%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4123.7%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3050.98%
PT rev (1m)-2.02%
PT rev (3m)2.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.45%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.79%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)18.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.64%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.19
Fwd PE 7.55
P/S 0.79
P/FCF 6.2
P/OCF 6.2
P/B 0.59
P/tB 0.59
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.74
EY6.18%
EPS(NY)1.59
Fwd EY13.25%
FCF(TTM)1.93
FCFY16.13%
OCF(TTM)1.93
OCFY16.13%
SpS15.08
BVpS20.4
TBVpS20.4
PEG (NY)0.08
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.61%
ROE 20.78%
ROCE 15.61%
ROIC 4.26%
ROICexc 4.46%
ROICexgc 4.56%
OM 35.85%
PM (TTM) 28.11%
GM 49.34%
FCFM 12.81%
ROA(3y)0.75%
ROA(5y)-1.08%
ROE(3y)4.44%
ROE(5y)-7.45%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y18.51%
ROICexcg growth 5Y28.04%
ROICexc growth 3Y18.92%
ROICexc growth 5Y27.73%
OM growth 3Y-12.74%
OM growth 5Y2.85%
PM growth 3Y-8.93%
PM growth 5Y1.71%
GM growth 3Y-9.32%
GM growth 5Y7.66%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.13
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.28
Debt/FCF 45.21
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 0.91
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 45.57%
Current Ratio 0.11
Quick Ratio 0.11
Altman-Z -0.87
F-Score7
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
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)772.73%
EPS 3Y-44.86%
EPS 5Y-36.86%
EPS Q2Q%380%
EPS Next Y208.97%
EPS Next 2Y69.9%
EPS Next 3Y52.99%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)47.92%
Revenue growth 3Y37.26%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.54%
Sales Q2Q%51.84%
Revenue Next Year32.64%
Revenue Next 2Y22.15%
Revenue Next 3Y3.77%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1078.73%
EBIT growth 3Y19.78%
EBIT growth 5Y1.26%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-41.49%
FCF growth 3Y-22%
FCF growth 5Y-28.24%
OCF growth 1Y-41.49%
OCF growth 3Y-22%
OCF growth 5Y-28.24%