MFA Financial (STU:M4ZA) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: % (As of Jun. 2026)

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STU:M4ZA MFA Financial Inc STU:M4ZA
56 GF Score
Price €7.64
GF Value €9.30
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is MFA Financial ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

MFA Financial STU:M4ZA -1.67% 56 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is % as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:M4ZA with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 572 REITs companies, MFA Financial ranks worse than 174825% on this metric.

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % does not apply to banks and insurance companies.

STU:M4ZA
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MFA Financial Inc STU:M4ZA
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What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of % mean?
MFA Financial (STU:M4ZA) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of % as of Jun. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on MFA Financial and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MFA Financial ranks #999999 out of 572 companies in the REITs industry.
Is MFA Financial's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
MFA Financial's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is %. Based on the distribution chart, MFA Financial ranks #999999 out of 572 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MFA Financial has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MFA Financial's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to ABR and ARI?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, MFA Financial ranks #999999 out of 572 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places MFA Financial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 179.20. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a REITs company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among REITs companies is 179.20, based on 572 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on MFA Financial and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 179.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MFA Financial's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is %. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MFA Financial (STU:M4ZA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.30, compared to a current price of €7.64 — trading 17.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is %. MFA Financial's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MFA Financial (STU:M4ZA), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is % 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 MFA Financial (STU:M4ZA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MFA Financial stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €7.64 is trading 17.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €9.30. GuruFocus considers MFA Financial to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:M4ZA:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: %
  • GF Value™: €9.30 vs. price of €7.64 (17.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:M4ZA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

MFA Financial Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address One Vanderbilt Avenue, 48th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10017
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.
56GF Score

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€7.64
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