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MFA FinancialMFA -0.34%24 Forward PE Ratio is 7.65 as of Aug. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates MFA with a GF Score™ of 24/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 456 REITs companies, MFA Financial ranks better than 92.11% on this metric.
MFA Financial (NYSE:MFA) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
MFA Financial Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
MFA Financial Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MFA Financial's Forward PE Ratio 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.
MFA Financial Forward PE Ratio Chart
MFA Financial Annual Data
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9.71
9.84
11.10
10.46
10.45
16.08
10.65
7.53
7.29
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7.15
MFA Financial Quarterly Data
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Forward PE Ratio
9.71
9.97
9.71
9.72
9.84
10.71
11.34
11.83
11.10
10.32
10.75
10.65
10.46
11.53
12.32
10.28
10.45
2.40
2.97
11.74
16.08
17.24
15.50
11.17
10.65
9.16
6.12
4.16
7.53
7.17
8.10
6.20
7.29
7.04
7.00
7.64
6.46
8.00
7.52
6.78
7.15
6.86
7.52
MFA vs ABR, ARI, PMT: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Mortgage subindustry, MFA Financial's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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.
MFA Financial Forward PE Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, MFA Financial's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MFA Financial's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
MFA Financial (MFA) has a Forward PE Ratio of 7.65 as of Aug. 22, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on MFA Financial and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MFA Financial ranks #36 out of 456 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 7.9%.
Is MFA Financial's Forward PE Ratio too high?
MFA Financial's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.65. The REITs industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.27. MFA Financial's value of 7.65 is 53% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MFA Financial ranks #36 out of 456 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MFA Financial has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MFA Financial's Forward PE Ratio compare to ABR and ARI?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, MFA Financial ranks #36 out of 456 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places MFA Financial in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.27. MFA Financial's value of 7.65 is 53% 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 Forward PE Ratio for a REITs company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among REITs companies is 16.27, based on 456 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MFA Financial's current Forward PE Ratio of 7.65 is 53% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on MFA Financial and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 16.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MFA Financial's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MFA Financial stock overvalued right now?
MFA Financial (MFA) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 7.65. The current Forward PE Ratio is 7.65 and 53% below the REITs industry median of 16.27. MFA Financial's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MFA Financial (MFA), the current Forward PE Ratio is 7.65 as of Aug. 22, 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.
MFA Financial Inc is a specialty finance company that invests in and finances residential mortgage assets. Its principal business objective is to deliver shareholder value through the generation of distributable income and through asset performance linked to residential mortgage credit fundamentals. The company selectively invests in residential mortgage assets with a focus on credit analysis, projected prepayment rates, interest rate sensitivity and expected return. The company's reportable segments include mortgage-related assets; and Lima One.
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