Annaly Capital ManagementFRA:AAYA -0.71%24 Net Margin % is 85.08% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 90.97. GuruFocus rates FRA:AAYA with a GF Score™ of 24/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 928 REITs companies, Annaly Capital Management ranks better than 78.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Annaly Capital Management's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:AAYA'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.77 Med: 90.97 Max: 162.5
Current: 91.45
FRA:AAYA's Net Margin % is ranked better than 78.56% of 928
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 45.23
vs FRA:AAYA: 91.45
Annaly Capital Management (FRA:AAYA) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Annaly Capital Management Net Margin % Related Terms
Annaly Capital Management Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
FRA:AAYA vs AGNC, STWD, RITM: Net Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Mortgage subindustry, Annaly Capital Management's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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.
Annaly Capital Management Net Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Annaly Capital Management's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Annaly Capital Management's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Annaly Capital Management (FRA:AAYA) has a Net Margin % of 85.08% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Annaly Capital Management and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 90.97. Over the past decade, Annaly Capital Management's Net Margin % has ranged from 19.77 to 162.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Annaly Capital Management ranks #199 out of 928 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 21.4%.
Is Annaly Capital Management's Net Margin % too high?
Annaly Capital Management's current Net Margin % of 85.08% is near median its 10-year median of 90.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.77 to a high of 162.50. The REITs industry median Net Margin % is 45.23. Annaly Capital Management's value of 85.08% is 88.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Annaly Capital Management ranks #199 out of 928 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Annaly Capital Management has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Annaly Capital Management's Net Margin % compare to AGNC and STWD?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Annaly Capital Management ranks #199 out of 928 companies for Net Margin %. This places Annaly Capital Management in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 45.23. Annaly Capital Management's value of 85.08% is 88.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Annaly Capital Management's own Net Margin % has ranged from 19.77 to 162.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 90.97 vs. the industry median of 45.23, Annaly Capital Management has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a REITs company?
The median Net Margin % among REITs companies is 45.23, based on 928 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Annaly Capital Management's current Net Margin % of 85.08% is 88.1% above 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Annaly Capital Management and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Net Margin % is 45.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Annaly Capital Management's current Net Margin % is 85.08%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 90.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Annaly Capital Management stock overvalued right now?
Annaly Capital Management (FRA:AAYA) has a current Net Margin % of 85.08%. The current Net Margin % is 85.08%, which is near median its 10-year median of 90.97 and 88.1% above the REITs industry median of 45.23. Annaly Capital Management's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Annaly Capital Management (FRA:AAYA), the current Net Margin % is 85.08% as of Mar. 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.
Annaly Capital Management Inc is an American mortgage real estate investment trust. Its business objective is to generate net income for distribution to its stockholders and optimize its returns through prudent management of its diversified investment strategies. The company's reportable operating segments are: the Agency segment, which invests in Agency mortgage-backed securities collateralized by residential mortgages; the Residential Credit segment, which invests in non-Agency residential whole loans and securitized products within the residential and commercial markets; the Mortgage Servicing Rights segment; and Corporate & Other. Maximum revenue for the company is generated from its Agency segment.
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