Valuation check: EFC's profit margin is 77.44%, above the Finance sector average of 17.37%.
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Ellington Financial (EFC) currently reports a profit margin of 77.44% as of March 2026. That compares with 51.13% in the prior-year period — up 51.5% year over year. That is above the Finance sector average of 17.37%. Use the charts on this page to explore Ellington Financial's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
Ellington Financial's profit margin increased from 51.13% to 77.44% — a 51.5% year-over-year increase (period ending March 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
Ellington Financial's profit margin of 77.44% is higher than the Finance sector average of 17.37%. That is roughly 345.7% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.
There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Ellington Financial's current 77.44% should be judged against Finance norms (sector average: 17.37%) and against EFC's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.
Start with the current profit margin of 77.44%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Finance average is 17.37%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Ellington Financial, and consider following EFC for alerts when major investors trade the stock.