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Chimera InvestmentCIM -0.52%28 EV-to-OCF is -36.18 as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates CIM with a GF Score™ of 28/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 924 REITs companies, Chimera Investment ranks better than 91.56% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Chimera Investment's Enterprise Value is $13,971.0 Mil.
Chimera Investment's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-386.2 Mil. Therefore, Chimera Investment's EV-to-OCF for today is -36.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chimera Investment's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
CIM'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -246.98 Med: 36.37 Max: 733.32
Current: -36.18
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Chimera Investment was 733.32. The lowest was -246.98. And the median was 36.37.
CIM's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 91.56% of 924
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 18.15
vs CIM: -36.18
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Chimera Investment's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Chimera Investment's share price for today is $11.52.
Chimera Investment's 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 $-1.022.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Chimera Investment EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Chimera Investment EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chimera Investment's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the REIT - Mortgage subindustry, Chimera Investment's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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.
Chimera Investment EV-to-OCF vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Chimera Investment's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chimera Investment's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Chimera Investment's current Enterprise Value is $13,971.0 Mil.
Chimera Investment's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $-386.2 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.
Chimera Investment (CIM) has a EV-to-OCF of -36.18 as of Aug. 21, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Chimera Investment ranks #78 out of 924 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 8.4%.
Is Chimera Investment's EV-to-OCF too high?
Chimera Investment's current EV-to-OCF is -36.18. Based on the distribution chart, Chimera Investment ranks #78 out of 924 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chimera Investment has a GF Score™ of 28/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chimera Investment's EV-to-OCF compare to ABR and MFA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Chimera Investment ranks #78 out of 924 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Chimera Investment in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 18.15. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for a REITs company?
The median EV-to-OCF among REITs companies is 18.15, based on 924 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 18.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chimera Investment's current EV-to-OCF is -36.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chimera Investment stock overvalued right now?
Chimera Investment (CIM) has a current EV-to-OCF of -36.18. The current EV-to-OCF is -36.18. Chimera Investment's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chimera Investment (CIM), the current EV-to-OCF is -36.18 as of Aug. 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.
Chimera Investment Corporation is an internally managed REIT whose principal business objective is to provide attractive risk-adjusted returns and distributable income through investment performance linked to mortgage credit fundamentals. Through its mortgage lending, investment management, and advisory services platforms, the Company operates as a fully integrated mortgage business that originates, manages, and invests in a diversified range of mortgage assets. The Company invests, directly or indirectly, generally on a levered basis across a spectrum of mortgage assets, including residential mortgage loans, Non-Agency RMBS, Agency RMBS, Agency CMBS, MSRs, business purpose and investor loans, including RTLs, and other real estate-related assets.
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