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EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Ellington Financial's Enterprise Value is $20,259.1 Mil.
Ellington Financial's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-617.6 Mil. Therefore, Ellington Financial's EV-to-OCF for today is -32.80.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ellington Financial's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
EFC'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -344.59 Med: -5.07 Max: 311.48
Current: -32.8
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Ellington Financial was 311.48. The lowest was -344.59. And the median was -5.07.
EFC's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 90.91% of 924
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 18.14
vs EFC: -32.80
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.
Ellington Financial's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Ellington Financial's share price for today is $13.71.
Ellington Financial'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 $1.640.
* 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.
Ellington Financial EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Ellington Financial EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ellington Financial'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, Ellington Financial'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.
Ellington Financial EV-to-OCF vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Ellington Financial's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ellington Financial's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Ellington Financial's current Enterprise Value is $20,259.1 Mil.
Ellington Financial'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 $-617.6 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.
Ellington Financial (EFC) has a EV-to-OCF of -32.80 as of Aug. 19, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Ellington Financial ranks #84 out of 924 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 9.1%.
Is Ellington Financial's EV-to-OCF too high?
Ellington Financial's current EV-to-OCF is -32.80. Based on the distribution chart, Ellington Financial ranks #84 out of 924 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 EV-to-OCF compare to ARR and ORC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Ellington Financial ranks #84 out of 924 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Ellington Financial in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 18.14. 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 18.14, 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 18.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ellington Financial's current EV-to-OCF is -32.80. 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 EV-to-OCF is -32.80. 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 EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ellington Financial (EFC), the current EV-to-OCF is -32.80 as of Aug. 19, 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:
EV-to-OCF: -32.80
GF Value™: $11.95 vs. price of $13.71 (14.7% above fair value)
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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