Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY)vsOrchid Island Capital Inc. (ORC)
NLY
Annaly Capital Management, Inc.
$18.75
-0.53%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $13.79B
ORC
Orchid Island Capital Inc.
$4.94
-1.00%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $926.36M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. generates 6845% more annual revenue ($1.39B vs $20.04M). NLY leads profitability with a 80.3% profit margin vs -31.3%. NLY trades at a lower P/E of 12.7x. NLY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
NLY
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
ORC
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 80 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 107.3%
Revenue surging 479.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 3426.0% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 103.7%
Revenue surging 1003.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 794.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.2% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -0.5% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NLY
The strongest argument for NLY centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 80.3% and operating margin at 107.3%. Revenue growth of 479.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ORC
The strongest argument for ORC centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 1003.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : NLY
The primary concerns for NLY are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 8.04 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : ORC
The primary concerns for ORC are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 8.84 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NLY profiles as a growth stock while ORC is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ORC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.60 — expect wider price swings.
ORC is growing revenue faster at 1003.0% — sustainability is the question.
NLY generates stronger free cash flow (2.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NLY scores higher overall (73/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 80.3% margins and 479.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Annaly Capital Management, Inc.
REAL ESTATE · REIT - MORTGAGE · USA
Annaly Capital Management, Inc., a diversified capital manager, invests in and finances residential and commercial assets. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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REAL ESTATE · REIT - MORTGAGE · USA
Orchid Island Capital, Inc., a specialty finance company, invests in Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS) in the United States. The company is headquartered in Vero Beach, Florida.
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