Company / Return on Assets (ROA)
MFA FINANCIAL, INC. Return on Assets (ROA) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Assets (ROA)
1.4%
FY2025
5-year range
-2.5% / 3.6%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+29.5%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#91 of 142
Real Estate
What the data says
At 1.4%, MFA FINANCIAL, INC.'s return on assets (roa) ranks #91 of 142 in the Real Estate sector. Return on Assets (ROA) has increased for 3 consecutive years, from -2.5% in FY2022 to 1.4% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
1.4% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +11.2%.
Improved from 0.7% to 1.4% over the past 2 years.
Real Estate sector context is included.
Return on Assets (ROA) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +3.9pp
- 5-Year Change
- +11.2pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#91 of 142 in Real EstateTop 64% of 142This company 1.4% Sector average 2.1%
▼
-33.9% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- MFA FINANCIAL, INC.'s return on assets (roa) has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, return on assets (roa) increased 29.5% year-over-year.
- Currently 0.7pp below the Real Estate sector average.
- Peak return on assets (roa) was recorded in FY2021.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Assets (ROA)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 1.4% | +29.5% |
| FY2024 | 1.1% | +41.9% |
| FY2023 | 0.7% | +129.1% |
| FY2022 | -2.5% | -170.6% |
| FY2021 | 3.6% | +136.7% |
| FY2020 | -9.8% | -451.3% |
| FY2019 | 2.8% | +14.8% |
| FY2018 | 2.4% | -17.3% |
| FY2017 | 2.9% | +17.6% |
| FY2016 | 2.5% | +5.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026