NLY (Annaly Capital Management) EV-to-EBIT: 6.82 (As of Sep. 21, 2026)

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NLY Annaly Capital Management Inc NLY
47 GF Score
Price $21.31
GF Value $17.70
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Annaly Capital Management EV-to-EBIT?

Annaly Capital Management NLY +1.24% 47 EV-to-EBIT is 6.82 as of Sep. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates NLY with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.70 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 687 REITs companies, Annaly Capital Management ranks better than 89.08% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Annaly Capital Management's Enterprise Value is $55,596 Mil. Annaly Capital Management's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $8,146 Mil. Therefore, Annaly Capital Management's EV-to-EBIT for today is 6.82.

The historical rank and industry rank for Annaly Capital Management's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

NLY' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0   Max: 6.85
Current: 6.82

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Annaly Capital Management was 6.85. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.

NLY's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
89.08% of 687 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 17.14 vs NLY: 6.82

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Annaly Capital Management's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $140,470 Mil. Annaly Capital Management's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $8,146 Mil. Annaly Capital Management's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 5.80%.


Annaly Capital Management  (NYSE:NLY) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Annaly Capital Management's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=8146.224/140470.42668292
=5.80 %

Annaly Capital Management's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $140,470 Mil.
Annaly Capital Management's EBIT 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 $8,146 Mil.

* 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.


Annaly Capital Management EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Annaly Capital Management EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Annaly Capital Management's EV-to-EBIT 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.

Annaly Capital Management EV-to-EBIT Chart

Annaly Capital Management Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Annaly Capital Management Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 19.94 19.47 19.16 18.72 17.24

NLY vs AGNC, STWD, RITM: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the REIT - Mortgage subindustry, Annaly Capital Management's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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.


Annaly Capital Management EV-to-EBIT vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Annaly Capital Management's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Annaly Capital Management's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Annaly Capital Management EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Annaly Capital Management's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=55596.411/8146.224
=6.82

Annaly Capital Management's current Enterprise Value is $55,596 Mil.
Annaly Capital Management's EBIT 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 $8,146 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 6.82 mean?
Annaly Capital Management (NLY) has a EV-to-EBIT of 6.82 as of Sep. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Annaly Capital Management and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Annaly Capital Management ranks #75 out of 687 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 10.9%.
Is Annaly Capital Management's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Annaly Capital Management's current EV-to-EBIT is 6.82. The REITs industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.14. Annaly Capital Management's value of 6.82 is 60.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Annaly Capital Management ranks #75 out of 687 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Annaly Capital Management has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Annaly Capital Management's EV-to-EBIT compare to AGNC and STWD?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Annaly Capital Management ranks #75 out of 687 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Annaly Capital Management in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.14. Annaly Capital Management's value of 6.82 is 60.2% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a REITs company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among REITs companies is 17.14, based on 687 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Annaly Capital Management's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.82 is 60.2% below 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Annaly Capital Management and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Annaly Capital Management's current EV-to-EBIT is 6.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Annaly Capital Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Annaly Capital Management (NLY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.70, compared to a current price of $21.31 — trading 20.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 6.82 and 60.2% below the REITs industry median of 17.14. Annaly Capital Management's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Annaly Capital Management (NLY), the current EV-to-EBIT is 6.82 as of Sep. 21, 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 Annaly Capital Management (NLY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Annaly Capital Management stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $21.31 is trading 20.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.70. GuruFocus considers Annaly Capital Management to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NLY:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 6.82
  • GF Value™: $17.70 vs. price of $21.31 (20.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60.2% below the REITs median (#75 of 687)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NLY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Annaly Capital Management Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, USA, 10036
Annaly Capital Management Inc is an American mortgage real estate investment trust. Its business objective is to generate net income for distribution to its stockholders and optimize its returns through prudent management of its diversified investment strategies. The company's reportable operating segments are: the Agency segment, which invests in Agency mortgage-backed securities collateralized by residential mortgages; the Residential Credit segment, which invests in non-Agency residential whole loans and securitized products within the residential and commercial markets; the Mortgage Servicing Rights segment; and Corporate & Other. Maximum revenue for the company is generated from its Agency segment.
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