MFA FINANCIAL, INC. (MFA-PB) Financial Ratio Screen
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Calculation date: 2026-08-31. Financial period used: December 2025. The ratios are automated proxies inspired by published methodologies; they are not official index determinations.
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Profile description reviewed: MFA Financial, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a real estate investment trust in the United States. It operates through two segments: Mortgage-Related Assets and Lima One. The Mortgage-Related Assets segment primarily invests in and manages a diversified portfolio of residential whole loans, including nonqualified mortgage loans, business purpose loans such as single-family rental loans, single-family and multifamily transitional loans, legacy re-performing and non-performing loans, and agency-eligible investor loans. This segment also invests in residential mortgage-backed securities, including agency MBS, non-agency MBS, and credit risk transfer securities. The Lima One segment includes a stand-alone mortgage origination and servicing business; and originates and services business purpose loans for real estate investors, and related mortgage banking activities. The company offers residential whole loans, including purchased credit deteriorated and non-performing loans; and mortgage servicing rights-related assets. The company's investment activities through a combination of securitization transactions, term loan warehouse financing and repurchase agreement financing. The company qualifies as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes. It generally would not be subject to federal corporate income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. MFA Financial, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is based in New York, New York.
Sources to verify: Secondary company profile and classification · Issuer website · SEC issuer filings
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The table shows implemented MSCI and FTSE/Yasaar-style asset-based models plus a provisional S&P-style leverage reconstruction where a complete 36-month denominator exists. These are independent calculations, not official index results or Shariah determinations. See formulas, sources and limitations.
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI | 50.6% / 30% | 1.6% / 30% | 2.6% / 30% | 249.52% / 5% | RATIOS FAIL* |
| FTSE | 50.6% / 33% | 1.6% / 33% | 2.6% / 50% | 249.52% / 5% | RATIOS FAIL* |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 89.7% | |
| Operating Margin | 61.7% | |
| Net Margin | 54.3% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 9.6% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 1.4% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $76M |
| Free Cash Flow | $76M |
| Total Debt | $6.6B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 601.5 |
| Current Ratio | 40.1 |
| Total Assets | $13.0B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $19.55 |
| 50-Day MA | $20.53 |
| 200-Day MA | $20.86 |
| Avg Volume | 10K |
| Beta | 1.6 |
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52-Week Range
$18.27
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Financial data provenance and verification
The displayed fields were imported from yfinance on 2026-03-29 for the financial period December 2025. This is a secondary data feed and can differ from amended or newly filed statements.
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About MFA FINANCIAL, INC. (MFA-PB)
MFA Financial, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a real estate investment trust in the United States. It operates through two segments: Mortgage-Related Assets and Lima One. The Mortgage-Related Assets segment primarily invests in and manages a diversified portfolio of residential whole loans, including nonqualified mortgage loans, business purpose loans such as single-family rental loans, single-family and multifamily transitional loans, legacy re-performing and non-performing loans, and agency-eligible investor loans. This segment also invests in residential mortgage-backed securities, including agency MBS, non-agency MBS, and credit risk transfer securities. The Lima One segment includes a stand-alone mortgage origination and servicing business; and originates and services business purpose loans for real estate investors, and related mortgage banking activities. The company offers residential whole loans, including purchased credit deteriorated and non-performing loans; and mortgage servicing rights-related assets. The company's investment activities through a combination of securitization transactions, term loan warehouse financing and repurchase agreement financing. The company qualifies as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes. It generally would not be subject to federal corporate income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. MFA Financial, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is based in New York, New York.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is MFA FINANCIAL, INC. (MFA-PB) halal to invest in?
The current automated result is Financial criteria not met or an activity exclusion was detected. It uses available public financial fields and simplified methodology proxies. It is not a fatwa or an official determination by AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, or FTSE.
What is MFA FINANCIAL, INC.'s debt ratio?
MFA FINANCIAL, INC.'s debt ratio is 50.6% in the MSCI new-inclusion reproduction: total debt divided by total assets, against a 30% threshold. See the methodology page for the official source and limitations.
What are MFA FINANCIAL, INC.'s key financial metrics?
MFA FINANCIAL, INC. has a market capitalization of USD 2531M in its listing currency, trailing P/E ratio of 16.9, and revenue of $299M. The company maintains a gross margin of 89.7% and a net margin of 54.3%. Return on equity stands at 9.6%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Calculation date: 2026-08-31. Financial period: December 2025. These dates are shown separately because regenerating this page does not refresh the underlying data.
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