HTSPRA.PFD (Hatteras Financial) EV-to-OCF: -1.50 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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What is Hatteras Financial EV-to-OCF?

Hatteras Financial HTSPRA.PFD EV-to-OCF is -1.50 as of Jul. 21, 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Hatteras Financial's Enterprise Value is $-485.07 Mil. Hatteras Financial's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2016 was $322.63 Mil. Therefore, Hatteras Financial's EV-to-OCF for today is -1.50.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hatteras Financial's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:

HTSPRA.PFD's EV-to-OCF is not ranked *
in the REITs industry.
Industry Median: 18.39
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-OCF only.

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.

As of today (2026-07-21), Hatteras Financial's stock price is $25.01. Hatteras Financial's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2016 was $0.000. Therefore, Hatteras Financial's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is N/A.


Hatteras Financial  (NYSE:HTSPRA.PFD) EV-to-OCF Explanation

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.

Hatteras Financial's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=25.01/0.000
=N/A

Hatteras Financial's share price for today is $25.01.
Hatteras Financial's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2016 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.000.

* 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.


Hatteras Financial EV-to-OCF Related Terms


Hatteras Financial EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hatteras 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.

Hatteras Financial EV-to-OCF Chart

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Hatteras Financial EV-to-OCF Calculation

Hatteras Financial's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=-485.074/322.633
=-1.50

Hatteras Financial's current Enterprise Value is $-485.07 Mil.
Hatteras Financial's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2016 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $322.63 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-OCF →
What does a EV-to-OCF of -1.50 mean?
Hatteras Financial (HTSPRA.PFD) has a EV-to-OCF of -1.50 as of Jul. 21, 2026.
Is Hatteras Financial's EV-to-OCF too high?
Hatteras Financial's current EV-to-OCF is -1.50.
How does Hatteras Financial's EV-to-OCF compare to IRT and NXRT?
Hatteras Financial's EV-to-OCF of -1.50 can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 18.39. 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 18.39, based on 942 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 18.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hatteras Financial's current EV-to-OCF is -1.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hatteras Financial stock overvalued right now?
Hatteras Financial (HTSPRA.PFD) has a current EV-to-OCF of -1.50. The current EV-to-OCF is -1.50. 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 Hatteras Financial (HTSPRA.PFD), the current EV-to-OCF is -1.50 as of Jul. 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.

Hatteras Financial Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Hatteras Financial Corp a Maryland Corp was incorporated on September 19, 2007. The Company is an externally-managed mortgage REIT that invests primarily in single-family residential mortgage real estate assets. In acquiring agency securities, the Company competes with mortgage REITs, mortgage finance and specialty finance companies, savings and loan associations, banks, mortgage bankers, insurance companies, mutual funds, institutional investors, investment banking firms, other lenders, governmental bodies and other entities.