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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Chimera Investment's Enterprise Value is $13,349.3 Mil.
Chimera Investment's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-54.4 Mil. Therefore, Chimera Investment's EV-to-FCF for today is -245.57.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chimera Investment's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CIM'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -246.98 Med: 36.8 Max: 733.32
Current: -245.57
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Chimera Investment was 733.32. The lowest was -246.98. And the median was 36.80.
CIM's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 739
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 23.16
vs CIM: -245.57
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF 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 $13.04.
Chimera Investment's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.802.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Chimera Investment EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Chimera Investment EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chimera Investment's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Chimera Investment's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chimera Investment's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Chimera Investment's current Enterprise Value is $13,349.3 Mil.
Chimera Investment's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-54.4 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-FCF of -245.57 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Chimera Investment and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chimera Investment ranks #999999 out of 739 companies in the REITs industry.
Is Chimera Investment's EV-to-FCF too high?
Chimera Investment's current EV-to-FCF is -245.57. Based on the distribution chart, Chimera Investment ranks #999999 out of 739 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chimera Investment has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chimera Investment's EV-to-FCF compare to ABR and MFA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Chimera Investment ranks #999999 out of 739 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Chimera Investment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 23.16. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a REITs company?
The median EV-to-FCF among REITs companies is 23.16, based on 739 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Chimera Investment and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 23.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chimera Investment's current EV-to-FCF is -245.57. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chimera Investment (CIM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.28, compared to a current price of $13.04 — trading 1.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -245.57. Chimera Investment's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chimera Investment (CIM), the current EV-to-FCF is -245.57 as of Jul. 14, 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 Chimera Investment (CIM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chimera Investment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $13.04 is trading 1.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.28.
GuruFocus considers Chimera Investment to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CIM:
EV-to-FCF: -245.57
GF Value™: $13.28 vs. price of $13.04 (1.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CIM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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