ARI (Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance) Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 0.33 (As of Mar. 2026) — 97% Below Median

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ARI Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance Inc ARI
56 GF Score
Price $6.66
GF Value $8.77
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)?

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance ARI -1.91% 56 Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 0.33 as of Mar. 2026, which is 97% below its 10-year median of 9.84. GuruFocus rates ARI with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.77 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 335 REITs companies, Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance ranks worse than 67.76% on this metric.

In 1986 Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Letter, Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as follows:

"These represent (a) reported earnings plus (b) depreciation, depletion, amortization, and certain other non-cash charges...less (c) the average annual amount of capitalized expenditures for plant and equipment, etc. that the business requires to fully maintain its long-term competitive position and its unit volume (If the business requires additional working capital to maintain its competitive position and unit volume, the increment also should be included in (c))...Our owner-earnings equation does not yield the deceptively precise figures provided by GAAP, since (c) must be a guess - and one sometimes very difficult to make. Despite this problem, we consider the owner earnings figure, not the GAAP figure, to be the relevant item for valuation purposes - both for investors in buying stocks and for managers in buying entire businesses...All of this points up the absurdity of the 'cash flow' numbers that are often set forth in Wall Street reports. These numbers routinely include (a) plus (b) - but do not subtract (c)."

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.33. It's Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio for today is 20.18.


The historical rank and industry rank for Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) or its related term are showing as below:

ARI' s Price-to-Owner-Earnings Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.86   Med: 9.84   Max: 47.41
Current: 20.49


During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio of Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance was 47.41. The lowest was 4.86. And the median was 9.84.


ARI's Price-to-Owner-Earnings is ranked worse than
67.76% of 335 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 14.38 vs ARI: 20.49

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.16. Its Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.81. It's PE Ratio (TTM) ratio for today is 8.22.

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.16. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.77. It's PE Ratio without NRI ratio for today is 8.65.


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Assumption: Companies usually do not report maintenance capital expenditures and growth capital expenditures separately. Here we use estimated numbers and average them over 5 years. The method to estimate maintenance capital expenditures can be found in above part 4.

Note: GuruFocus' Change In Working Capital is provided by Morningstar. It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement from original financial report. And it includes non-current parts of assets and liabilities.


Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Related Terms


Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) 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.

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Chart

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
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Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance Quarterly Data
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Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.97 -1.13 -0.08 0.23 0.33

ARI vs PMT, MFA, ABR: Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Comparison

For the REIT - Mortgage subindustry, Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance's Price-to-Owner-Earnings, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Owner-Earnings 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.


Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance Price-to-Owner-Earnings vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance's Price-to-Owner-Earnings distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance's Price-to-Owner-Earnings falls into.


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Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Calculation

In 1986 Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Letter, Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as follows:

"These represent (a) reported earnings plus (b) depreciation, depletion, amortization, and certain other non-cash charges...less (c) the average annual amount of capitalized expenditures for plant and equipment, etc. that the business requires to fully maintain its long-term competitive position and its unit volume. (If the business requires additional working capital to maintain its competitive position and unit volume, the increment also should be included in (c))...Our owner-earnings equation does not yield the deceptively precise figures provided by GAAP, since (c) must be a guess - and one sometimes very difficult to make. Despite this problem, we consider the owner earnings figure, not the GAAP figure, to be the relevant item for valuation purposes - both for investors in buying stocks and for managers in buying entire businesses...All of this points up the absurdity of the 'cash flow' numbers that are often set forth in Wall Street reports. These numbers routinely include (a) plus (b) - but do not subtract (c)."

To make it simple, then you will have:

Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) = (Net Income + Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization + Change In Deferred Tax - 5Y Average of Maintenance Capital Expenditure + Change In Working Capital) / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Calculation:

TTM / Last Quarter Average of Last 20 Quarters
Net Income 127.0
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization 12.7
Change In Deferred Tax 0.0
5Y Average of Maintenance Capital Expenditure 91.3
Change In Working Capital -2.8
Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) 139.7

1. Start with "Net Income" from income statement. Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance's Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $127.0 Mil.

2. "Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization" is from cashflow statement. Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance's Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $12.7 Mil. This needs to be added back because company does not actually need to pay cash for it. It is a non-cash item.

3. Other non-cash charges usually include "Stock Based Compensation" and "Change In Deferred Tax":
However, to be conservative, GuruFocus will not add Stock Based Compensation back to net income. Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance's Change In Deferred Tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.0 Mil.

4. Average maintenance capital expenditure over a business/industry cycle: 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = $91.3 Mil

It is usually best to take a long-term average of maintenance capital expenditure. Ideally this would be as long as 10 years and include at least one economic downturn. However, since many companies do not have as long as 10-year history, here GuruFocus uses the latest 5 years data to do the calculation. To smooth out unusual years but reflect recent developments, we take an average of the 5 year maintenance capital expenditure.

The following shows how to get maintenance capital expenditure.

First, calculate the revenue change regarding to the previous quarter. If the revenue decreased from the previous quarter, then the Maintenance Capital Expenditure = Capital Expenditure (positive).
Second, if the revenue increased from the previous quarter, then calculate the percentage of Net PPE as of corresponding Revenue.
Growth Capital Expenditure = Percentage of Property, Plant and Equipment as of corresponding Revenue * Revenue Increase
Third, calculate Capital Expenditure (positive) - Growth Capital Expenditure.
If [Capital Expenditure (positive) - Growth Capital Expenditure] was negative, then the Maintenance Capital Expenditure = Capital Expenditure (positive).
If [Capital Expenditure (positive) - Growth Capital Expenditure] was positive, then the Maintenance Capital Expenditure = Capital Expenditure (positive) - Growth Capital Expenditure.
Fourth, get the average of the 5 years maintenance capital expenditure.

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance's 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = $91.3 Mil

5. "Change In Working Capital" is from cashflow statement. Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance's Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2.8 Mil.
Note: GuruFocus' Change in Working Capital is provided by Morningstar. It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement from original financial report. And sometimes it includes non-current parts of assets and liabilities.

6. Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance's Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 139.710 Mil.

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance's Onwer Earnings Per Share for Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=( Net Income+Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization+Change In Deferred Tax
=( 126.956 +12.698+0
-5Y Avg of Maintenance CAPEX+Change In Working Capital )/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
-91.344470588235+-2.837)/139.710
=0.33

Price-to-Owner-Earnings=Current Price/Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=6.66/0.33
=20.18

* 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.

What does a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 0.33 mean?
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (ARI) has a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 0.33 as of Mar. 2026. Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as reported earnings plus depreciation less average maintenance capital expenditure. View historical data on Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance. This is 97% below median its historical median of 9.84. Over the past decade, Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 4.86 to 47.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance ranks #227 out of 335 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 67.8%.
Is Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) too high?
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 0.33 is 97% below median its 10-year median of 9.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.86 to a high of 47.41. The REITs industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 14.38. Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance's value of 0.33 is 97.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance ranks #227 out of 335 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) compare to PMT and MFA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance ranks #227 out of 335 companies for Owner Earnings per Share (TTM). This places Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 14.38. Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance's value of 0.33 is 97.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance's own Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 4.86 to 47.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.84 vs. the industry median of 14.38, Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance has consistently been below 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 Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) for a REITs company?
The median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) among REITs companies is 14.38, based on 335 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 0.33 is 97.7% 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 Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) mean?
A high Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as reported earnings plus depreciation less average maintenance capital expenditure. View historical data on Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance. For the REITs industry, the median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 14.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 0.33, which is 97% below median its own 10-year median of 9.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (ARI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.77, compared to a current price of $6.66 — trading 24.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 0.33, which is 97% below median its 10-year median of 9.84 and 97.7% below the REITs industry median of 14.38. Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) calculated?
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (ARI), the current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 0.33 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.

Is Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (ARI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $6.66 is trading 24.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.77. GuruFocus considers Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ARI:

  • Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 0.33 (97% below median its 10-year median of 9.84)
  • GF Value™: $8.77 vs. price of $6.66 (24.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 97.7% below the REITs median (#227 of 335)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ARI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges 9A1:Germany
Address c/o Apollo Global Management, Inc, 9 West 57th Street, 42nd Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10019
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance Inc is a real estate investment trust that originates, invests in, acquires, and manages commercial first-mortgage loans, subordinate financings, commercial mortgage-backed securities, and other real estate-related debt investments. The subordinate loans and first-mortgage loans account for the vast majority of the portfolio on a cost basis. Property types include residential, retail, healthcare, office, mixed-use, hotel, industrial, multifamily, securities, and other, with residential properties and hotels representing the highest property value. More than a third of the properties are located in New York City, with the other properties located across other regions of the United States, as well as other countries.
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