CIM Chimera Investment PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The P/E ratio for Chimera Investment stock stands at 4.34 as of Jan 30, 2025. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $3.39 and the stock price of $14.7 per share. A decrease of 59% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 10.6 of the past four quarters.
CIM PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Chimera Investment has been 14.29. The current 4.34 price-to-earnings ratio is 70% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, CIM's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Dec 2020 quarter at 146.43, with a price of $30.75 and an EPS of $0.21. The Jun 2021 quarter saw the lowest point at 4.5, with a price of $45.18 and an EPS of $10.05.
Chimera Investment PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 1,195.84% in 2020
Maximum annual decrease: -95.96% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21.7 | N/A | $14.97 | $0.69 |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A | $16.5 | -$7.53 |
| 2021 | 5.91 | -95.96% | $45.24 | $7.65 |
| 2020 | 146.43 | 1,195.84% | $30.75 | $0.21 |
| 2019 | 11.3 | 24.86% | $61.68 | $5.46 |
| 2018 | 9.05 | 28.37% | $53.46 | $5.91 |
| 2017 | 7.05 | 21.34% | $55.44 | $7.86 |
| 2016 | 5.81 | -46.75% | $51.06 | $8.79 |
| 2015 | 10.91 | 96.93% | $40.92 | $3.75 |
| 2014 | 5.54 | -36.76% | $47.7 | $8.61 |
| 2013 | 8.76 | 7.35% | $46.5 | $5.31 |
| 2012 | 8.16 | -57.74% | $39.15 | $4.8 |
| 2011 | 19.31 | 40.95% | $37.65 | $1.95 |
| 2010 | 13.7 | 62.51% | $61.65 | $4.5 |
| 2009 | 8.43 | N/A | $58.2 | $6.9 |
Chimera Investment PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | 4.67 | -35.76% | $15.83 | $3.39 |
| Jun 2024 | 7.27 | -17.48% | $12.8 | $1.76 |
| Mar 2024 | 8.81 | -59.4% | $13.83 | $1.57 |
| Dec 2023 | 21.7 | 100% | $14.97 | $0.69 |
| Sep 2023 | 10.85 | N/A | $16.38 | $1.51 |
| Jun 2023 | N/A | N/A | $17.31 | -$0.91 |
| Mar 2023 | N/A | N/A | $16.92 | -$3.42 |
| Dec 2022 | N/A | N/A | $16.5 | -$7.53 |
| Sep 2022 | N/A | N/A | $15.66 | -$8.55 |
| Jun 2022 | N/A | N/A | $26.46 | -$1.92 |
| Mar 2022 | 16.05 | 171.57% | $36.12 | $2.25 |
| Dec 2021 | 5.91 | 26.55% | $45.24 | $7.65 |
| Sep 2021 | 4.67 | 3.78% | $44.55 | $9.54 |
| Jun 2021 | 4.5 | -16.67% | $45.18 | $10.05 |
| Mar 2021 | 5.4 | -96.31% | $38.1 | $7.05 |
CIM average PE ratio chart
CIM's current PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
CIM PE vs peers
CIM's PE ratio is below its peer stocks DX and IVR.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CIM Chimera Investment Corp | 4.39 | $1.2B |
| IVR Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc | 6.54 | $512.56M |
| DX Dynex Capital Inc | 10.21 | $1.05B |
| VNO Vornado Realty Trust | N/A | $8.3B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Chimera Investment's PE ratio?
CIM stock has a price to earnings ratio of 4.34 as of Jan 30, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Chimera Investment (CIM)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for CIM stock is 11.56.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Chimera Investment (CIM)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for CIM stock is 21.48.
What is the highest PE ratio for CIM?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 146.43 and it was in the Dec 2020 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for CIM compare to its historical average?
CIM's current price to earnings ratio is 70% below its 10-year historical average.
Why is Chimera Investment's PE ratio so low?
CIM's PE ratio of 4.34 is considered low because the company's stock price is trading at a lower multiple of earnings.
How is CIM's PE ratio calculated (Chimera Investment PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the earnings per share(EPS) for the last 12 months. As of today (Jan 30, 2025), Chimera Investment's share price is $14.7. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $3.39. Therefore, Chimera Investment's price to earnings ratio for today is 4.34. PE RATIO(4.34) = STOCK PRICE($14.7) / TTM EPS($3.39)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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