
ARMOUR Residential REIT Inc
NYSE:ARR

Operating Margin
ARMOUR Residential REIT Inc
Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.
Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.
Operating Margin Across Competitors
Country | Company | Market Cap |
Operating Margin |
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US |
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ARMOUR Residential REIT Inc
NYSE:ARR
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1.4B USD |
0%
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US |
N
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New Residential Investment Corp
LSE:0K76
|
484.2B USD |
19%
|
|
US |
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Annaly Capital Management Inc
NYSE:NLY
|
11.4B USD |
18%
|
|
US |
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AGNC Investment Corp
NASDAQ:AGNC
|
8.7B USD |
13%
|
|
US |
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Starwood Property Trust Inc
NYSE:STWD
|
6.8B USD |
0%
|
|
US |
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Rithm Capital Corp
NYSE:RITM
|
6.2B USD |
19%
|
|
US |
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Blackstone Mortgage Trust Inc
NYSE:BXMT
|
3.4B USD |
-11%
|
|
US |
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Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital Inc
NYSE:HASI
|
3.4B USD |
7%
|
|
US |
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Arbor Realty Trust Inc
NYSE:ABR
|
1.9B USD |
20%
|
|
US |
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Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance Inc
NYSE:ARI
|
1.4B USD |
18%
|
|
US |
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Ladder Capital Corp
NYSE:LADR
|
1.4B USD |
22%
|
ARMOUR Residential REIT Inc
Glance View
In the ever-evolving landscape of real estate investment trusts (REITs), ARMOUR Residential REIT Inc. carves out a distinct niche, specializing in the investment and management of residential mortgage-backed securities (MBS). Founded in 2008 amidst the turbulence of the financial crisis, ARMOUR set its sights on opportunities that emerge from the complexities of mortgage finance. The company's strategy hinges on its ability to leverage these securities, which are pools of mortgage loans packaged and sold to investors, to generate income. By investing predominantly in government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, ARMOUR reduces its exposure to credit risk while navigating the interest rate fluctuations that significantly impact MBS prices. Through meticulous analysis and risk management, the firm generates earnings from the spread between the yields on its MBS portfolio and the cost of borrowing. ARMOUR Residential REIT operates in the fluid world of interest rates where its profitability depends heavily on keen interest rate forecasting and management of interest rate risk. The company's management employs a variety of hedging strategies to safeguard against sudden rate hikes that could erode investment values. It earns through the regular cash flows of principal and interest payments from its MBS holdings, allowing it to distribute consistent dividends to shareholders. Over time, investors have watched to see how ARMOUR adapts to market fluctuations, as well as the broader macroeconomic shifts that influence housing finance, positioning itself carefully within a sector marked by its sensitivity to the pulse of economic policy. This dynamic approach underscores ARMOUR’s resilience and adaptability in navigating the intricate landscape of residential real estate finance.

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Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.
Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.
Based on ARMOUR Residential REIT Inc's most recent financial statements, the company has Operating Margin of -0.3%.