Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
MFA FINANCIAL, INC. Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
9.7%
FY2025
5-year range
-11.6% / 12.9%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+49.5%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#39 of 138
Real Estate
What the data says
At 9.7%, MFA FINANCIAL, INC.'s return on equity (roe) ranks #39 of 138 in the Real Estate sector. Return on Equity (ROE) has increased for 3 consecutive years, from -11.6% in FY2022 to 9.7% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
9.7% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +36.6%.
Improved from 4.2% to 9.7% over the past 2 years.
Real Estate sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +21.3pp
- 5-Year Change
- +36.6pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#39 of 138 in Real EstateTop 28% of 138This company 9.7% Sector average 6.9%
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+39.6% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- MFA FINANCIAL, INC.'s return on equity (roe) has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) increased 49.5% year-over-year.
- Currently 2.7pp above the Real Estate sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2021.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 9.7% | +49.5% |
| FY2024 | 6.5% | +53.3% |
| FY2023 | 4.2% | +136.3% |
| FY2022 | -11.6% | -190.0% |
| FY2021 | 12.9% | +148.0% |
| FY2020 | -26.9% | -340.9% |
| FY2019 | 11.2% | +26.5% |
| FY2018 | 8.8% | -10.6% |
| FY2017 | 9.9% | -4.2% |
| FY2016 | 10.3% | -2.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026