Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY)vsOrchid Island Capital Inc. (ORC)
NLY
Annaly Capital Management, Inc.
$22.16
-0.24%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $16.12B
ORC
Orchid Island Capital Inc.
$6.62
-0.45%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.32B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. generates 1618% more annual revenue ($2.50B vs $145.60M). NLY leads profitability with a 87.4% profit margin vs 83.8%. ORC trades at a lower P/E of 7.0x. NLY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
NLY
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
ORC
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-37.8%
Fair Value
$16.55
Current Price
$22.16
$5.61 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ORC.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 87 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 81.0%
Revenue surging 48.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 122.5% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 84 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 158.9%
Revenue surging 1003.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 794.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NLY
The strongest argument for NLY centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 87.4% and operating margin at 81.0%. Revenue growth of 48.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ORC
The strongest argument for ORC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 83.8% and operating margin at 158.9%. Revenue growth of 1003.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : NLY
The primary concerns for NLY are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow. Debt-to-equity of 7.18 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : ORC
The primary concerns for ORC are Market Cap, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 8.06 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ORC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.55 — expect wider price swings.
ORC is growing revenue faster at 1003.0% — sustainability is the question.
ORC generates stronger free cash flow (49M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
NLY scores higher overall (77/100 vs 68/100), backed by strong 87.4% margins and 48.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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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