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Ellington Financial's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.43.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.64.
During the past 13 years, Ellington Financial's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 50.80% per year. The lowest was -40.30% per year. And the median was -4.20% per year.
Ellington Financial (NYSE:EFC) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Ellington Financial Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Ellington Financial Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ellington Financial's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Ellington Financial Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
EFC vs ARR, ORC, TWO: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the REIT - Mortgage subindustry, Ellington Financial's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Ellington Financial PE Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Ellington Financial's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ellington Financial's PE Ratio falls into.
Ellington Financial Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Ellington Financial's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.64
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.64 mean?
Ellington Financial (EFC) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.64 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Ellington Financial and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ellington Financial ranks #999999 out of 660 companies in the REITs industry.
Is Ellington Financial's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Ellington Financial's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.64. The REITs industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 1.20. Ellington Financial's value of $1.64 is 36.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ellington Financial ranks #999999 out of 660 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ellington Financial has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ellington Financial's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to ARR and ORC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Ellington Financial ranks #999999 out of 660 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Ellington Financial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 1.20. Ellington Financial's value of $1.64 is 36.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a REITs company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among REITs companies is 1.20, based on 660 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ellington Financial's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.64 is 36.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Ellington Financial and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ellington Financial's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ellington Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ellington Financial (EFC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.95, compared to a current price of $13.71 — trading 14.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.64 and 36.7% above the REITs industry median of 1.20. Ellington Financial's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ellington Financial (EFC), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.64 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Ellington Financial (EFC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ellington Financial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13.71 is trading 14.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.95.
GuruFocus considers Ellington Financial to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for EFC:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $1.64
GF Value™: $11.95 vs. price of $13.71 (14.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.7% above the REITs median (#999999 of 660)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EFC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ellington Financial Inc is a specialty finance company. Its primary investment objective is to generate attractive, risk-adjusted total returns for its shareholders by making investments. The company has two reportable segments; The Investment Portfolio Segment is focused on investing in a diverse array of financial assets, including residential and commercial mortgage loans, residential mortgage-backed securities, non-mortgage- and mortgage-related derivatives, debt and equity investments in loan origination companies, and other strategic investments, and The Longbridge Segment is focused on the origination and servicing of reverse mortgage loans. It acquires reverse mortgage loans both through its origination activities and through secondary market purchases.
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