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Chimera InvestmentLTS:0A7B +1.13%35 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.43% as of Jun. 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 1.55. GuruFocus rates LTS:0A7B with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 925 REITs companies, Chimera Investment ranks worse than 79.78% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Chimera Investment's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $69.5 Mil. Chimera Investment's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $16,012.2 Mil. Therefore, Chimera Investment's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.43%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chimera Investment's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0A7B'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.56 Med: 1.55 Max: 4.07
Current: 0.01
During the past 13 years, Chimera Investment's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 4.07%. The lowest was -3.56%. And the median was 1.55%.
LTS:0A7B's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 79.78% of 925
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 3.28
vs LTS:0A7B: 0.01
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Chimera Investment Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Chimera Investment Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chimera Investment's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
LTS:0A7B vs ABR, MFA, ARI: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the REIT - Mortgage subindustry, Chimera Investment's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Chimera Investment's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chimera Investment's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.43% mean?
Chimera Investment (LTS:0A7B) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.43% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Chimera Investment and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 1.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Chimera Investment ranks #738 out of 925 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 79.8%.
Is Chimera Investment's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Chimera Investment's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.43% is 72% below median its 10-year median of 1.55. The REITs industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.28. Chimera Investment's value of 0.43% is 86.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chimera Investment ranks #738 out of 925 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chimera Investment has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chimera Investment's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ABR and MFA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Chimera Investment ranks #738 out of 925 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Chimera Investment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.28. Chimera Investment's value of 0.43% is 86.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.55 vs. the industry median of 3.28, Chimera Investment 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a REITs company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among REITs companies is 3.28, based on 925 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Chimera Investment's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.43% is 86.9% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Chimera Investment and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chimera Investment's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.43%, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 1.55. 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 (LTS:0A7B) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.96, compared to a current price of $12.05 — trading 13.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.43%, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 1.55 and 86.9% below the REITs industry median of 3.28. Chimera Investment's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chimera Investment (LTS:0A7B), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.43% 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.
Is Chimera Investment (LTS:0A7B) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chimera Investment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $12.05 is trading 13.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.96.
GuruFocus considers Chimera Investment to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0A7B:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.43% (72% below median its 10-year median of 1.55)
GF Value™: $13.96 vs. price of $12.05 (13.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 86.9% below the REITs median (#738 of 925)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0A7B 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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