- MFA Financial (MFA, Financial) missed earnings per share estimates by $0.03 despite strong net interest income.
- Analyst predictions suggest a potential upside of 11.00% from the current stock price.
- GuruFocus' GF Value suggests a significant upside potential of 44.7% for MFA Financial.
MFA Financial (MFA) posted its first-quarter financial results, revealing a mixed performance. The company's non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.29, which was $0.03 below market expectations. However, there was a silver lining as net interest income soared to $57.54 million, exceeding projections by a substantial $10.94 million. Moreover, MFA's GAAP book value closed at $13.28 per share in March, complemented by an economic book value of $13.84.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
According to the latest forecasts from five prominent analysts, MFA Financial Inc (MFA, Financial) is projected to achieve an average one-year target price of $11.00. This projection includes a high estimate of $12.50 and a low estimate of $8.50, collectively indicating an 11.00% upside potential from the current price of $9.91. For more comprehensive data, investors can visit the MFA Financial Inc (MFA) Forecast page.
The consensus from six brokerage firms presently ranks MFA Financial Inc (MFA, Financial) with an average brokerage recommendation of 2.3, categorizing the stock as "Outperform." This rating is interpreted on a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 represents a Strong Buy and 5 denotes a Sell.
In-Depth Valuation Insights
GuruFocus' analytical perspective estimates the GF Value of MFA Financial Inc (MFA, Financial) at $14.34, suggesting a robust 44.7% upside from its current trading price of $9.91. The GF Value calculation is based on historical trading multiples, past business expansion, and future performance forecasts. For further detailed information, please refer to the MFA Financial Inc (MFA) Summary page.
