ORC (Orchid Island Capital) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Jun. 2026) — 17% Below Median

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ORC Orchid Island Capital Inc ORC
33 GF Score
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What is Orchid Island Capital Financial Strength?

Orchid Island Capital ORC -1.39% 33 Financial Strength is 5 as of Jun. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates ORC with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Orchid Island Capital has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

GuruFocus does not calculate Orchid Island Capital's interest coverage with the available data. Orchid Island Capital's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.00. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


Orchid Island Capital  (NYSE:ORC) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Orchid Island Capital has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


Orchid Island Capital Financial Strength Related Terms

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Orchid Island Capital Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Orchid Island Capital's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-104.2 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.0 Mil.

Orchid Island Capital's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Orchid Island Capital Inc has no debt.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Orchid Island Capital's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0 + 0) / 383.82
=0.00

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 5 mean?
Orchid Island Capital (ORC) has a Financial Strength of 5 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Orchid Island Capital and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Orchid Island Capital's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 7.00.
Is Orchid Island Capital's Financial Strength too high?
Orchid Island Capital's current Financial Strength of 5 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Orchid Island Capital has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orchid Island Capital's Financial Strength compare to TWO and LADR?
Orchid Island Capital's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. Historically, Orchid Island Capital's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a REITs company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the REITs industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Orchid Island Capital and its competitors. Orchid Island Capital's current Financial Strength is 5, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orchid Island Capital stock overvalued right now?
Orchid Island Capital (ORC) has a current Financial Strength of 5. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Orchid Island Capital's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Orchid Island Capital (ORC), the current Financial Strength is 5 as of Jun. 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.

Orchid Island Capital Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges 45U0:Germany
Address 3305 Flamingo Drive, Vero Beach, FL, USA, 32963
Orchid Island Capital Inc is a specialty finance company that invests in residential mortgage-backed securities. The principal and interest payments of its RMBS are guaranteed by the Federal National Mortgage Association, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, or the Government National Mortgage Association, and are backed by single-family residential mortgage loans. The company's investment portfolio is divided into two categories namely traditional pass-through Agency RMBS; and structured Agency RMBS, such as collateralized mortgage obligations, interest-only securities, inverse interest-only securities, and principal-only securities, among other types of structured Agency RMBS.
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