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Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AGM-A)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: AGM-A (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -33.66% | Avg. Invested days 21 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.07B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 8.67 | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio 8.67 | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.01 | 52 Weeks Range 117.71 - 162.09 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 117.71 - 162.09 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 4.28% | Basic EPS (TTM) 16.17 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 56.81% | Operating Margin (TTM) 69.29% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.66% | Return on Equity (TTM) 13.51% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 8.67 | Forward PE 8.11 | Enterprise Value 30801158144 | Price to Sales(TTM) 5.8 |
Enterprise Value 30801158144 | Price to Sales(TTM) 5.8 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 86.1 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - | Shares Outstanding 1030780 | Shares Floating 10284497 |
Shares Outstanding 1030780 | Shares Floating 10284497 | ||
Percent Insiders 7.91 | Percent Institutions 48.53 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation

Company Overview
History and Background
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, also known as Farmer Mac, was established in 1987 to provide a secondary market for agricultural real estate and rural infrastructure loans. It has evolved to offer a range of financial solutions to agricultural lenders.
Core Business Areas
- Farmer Mac I: Purchases portions of qualified loans guaranteed by USDA. Competes with private lenders and government-sponsored enterprises.
- Farmer Mac II: Provides guarantees for securities backed by agricultural real estate loans. Competes with private lenders and government-sponsored enterprises.
- USDA Guarantees Division: Farmer Mac finances through the purchase of the guaranteed portions of USDA loans. Private lenders such as banks are competitors
- Rural Infrastructure and Institutional Credit: Provides financing for rural utilities and agricultural cooperatives. Private lenders such as banks are competitors
Leadership and Structure
Farmer Mac's leadership team consists of a President and CEO, CFO, and other key executives. The company operates with a Board of Directors overseeing its strategic direction.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Farmer Mac I Securities: Securities backed by portions of USDA-guaranteed farm loans. Market share data is complex due to the diverse agricultural lending landscape; Farmer Mac facilitates a significant portion. Competitors include regional and national banks making direct agricultural loans.
- Farmer Mac II Securities: Securities backed by privately underwritten agricultural real estate loans. Market share data is complex due to the diverse agricultural lending landscape; Farmer Mac facilitates a significant portion. Competitors include regional and national banks making direct agricultural loans.
- USDA Guarantees: Purchase of the guaranteed portions of USDA loans. Market share data is complex due to the diverse agricultural lending landscape; Farmer Mac facilitates a significant portion. Competitors include regional and national banks making direct agricultural loans.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The agricultural lending industry is influenced by commodity prices, interest rates, government policies, and weather conditions. Demand for agricultural credit is relatively stable but subject to cyclical fluctuations.
Positioning
Farmer Mac is a government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) with a unique role in facilitating agricultural lending. Its competitive advantage lies in its access to capital markets and its guarantee programs.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for agricultural lending is estimated in the hundreds of billions of dollars annually. Farmer Mac is positioned to capture a significant portion of this market through its secondary market activities.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Government-sponsored enterprise status
- Access to capital markets
- Expertise in agricultural lending
- Strong relationships with agricultural lenders
Weaknesses
- Dependence on government policies
- Sensitivity to interest rate changes
- Concentration in agricultural sector
- Potential for regulatory changes
Opportunities
- Expansion of product offerings
- Increased demand for agricultural credit
- Growing rural infrastructure needs
- Strategic partnerships with other financial institutions
Threats
- Economic downturn in the agricultural sector
- Increased competition from other lenders
- Changes in government regulations
- Adverse weather conditions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- AGM
- Capital One (COF)
- Bank of America (BAC)
Competitive Landscape
Farmer Mac benefits from its GSE status and specialized expertise, while larger banks have broader resources and customer bases. Competition also exists from smaller, regional agricultural lenders.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Requires access to recent financial statements. Unable to provide real-time data.
Future Projections: Requires access to recent financial statements. Unable to provide real-time data.
Recent Initiatives: Requires access to recent press releases and company filings. Unable to provide real-time data.
Summary
Farmer Mac plays a crucial role in the agricultural finance market by providing liquidity and stability. Its GSE status is a significant advantage, but it faces risks related to government policy and the agricultural economy. Maintaining a focus on risk management and adapting to changing market conditions is crucial for continued success. Its unique secondary market for agriculture makes it vital to the industry.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC filings
- Industry reports
- Financial news sources
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and is not financial advice. Market conditions and company performance may change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Washington, DC, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1996-05-30 | President & CEO Mr. Bradford Todd Nordholm | ||
Sector Financial Services | Industry Credit Services | Full time employees 191 | Website https://www.farmermac.com |
Full time employees 191 | Website https://www.farmermac.com |
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation provides a secondary market for various loans made to borrowers in the United States. It operates through seven segments: Farm & Ranch, Corporate AgFinance, Power & Utilities, Broadband Infrastructure, Renewable Energy, Funding, and Investments. The company is involved in a line of agricultural finance business, including purchasing and retaining eligible loans and securities; guaranteeing the payment of principal and interest on securities that represent interests in, or obligations secured by pools of eligible loans; servicing eligible loans; and issuing long-term standby purchase commitments for designated eligible loans. It also engages in the purchasing and guaranteeing of securities issued by lenders and other financial institutions that are secured by pools of eligible loans, loans for electric or telecommunications facilities by lenders organized as cooperatives to borrowers; and loans to rural electric generation and transmission cooperatives and distribution cooperatives, as well as AgVantage securities secured by those types of loans. Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Washington, the District of Columbia.

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