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Lument Finance Trust Inc (LFT)

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$2.19
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Upturn Advisory Summary

07/03/2025: LFT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

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3 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $3.25

1 Year Target Price $3.25

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$3.25 Target price
52w Low $1.97
Current$2.19
52w High $2.68

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -18%
Avg. Invested days 36
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 114.59M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 10.95
1Y Target Price 3.25
Price to earnings Ratio 10.95
1Y Target Price 3.25
Volume (30-day avg) 3
Beta 0.84
52 Weeks Range 1.97 - 2.68
Updated Date 07/5/2025
52 Weeks Range 1.97 - 2.68
Updated Date 07/5/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 13.57%
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.2

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-06-13
When Before Market
Estimate 0.11
Actual 0.08

Profitability

Profit Margin 55.96%
Operating Margin (TTM) -24.46%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 1.24%
Return on Equity (TTM) 6.38%

Valuation

Trailing PE 10.95
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 929287744
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.23
Enterprise Value 929287744
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.23
Enterprise Value to Revenue 31.9
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 52324500
Shares Floating 27337444
Shares Outstanding 52324500
Shares Floating 27337444
Percent Insiders 14
Percent Institutions 45.65

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Lument Finance Trust Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Lument Finance Trust, Inc. (LFT) was formed in 2015 and is focused on originating, acquiring, and managing a portfolio of commercial real estate debt investments.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Commercial Real Estate Debt Investments: Primarily focuses on originating, acquiring, and managing a portfolio of commercial real estate (CRE) debt investments.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Robert Wronski serves as the Chief Executive Officer. The company operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT).

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Commercial Mortgage Loans: Focuses on providing financing solutions via commercial mortgage loans. Market share information is not readily available. Key competitors are other REITs that focus on commercial real estate, such as Starwood Property Trust (STWD) and Blackstone Mortgage Trust (BXMT).

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The commercial real estate finance industry is affected by interest rates, economic growth, and property values. REITs play a vital role in CRE lending.

Positioning

Lument Finance Trust operates within the commercial real estate debt market, aiming to provide financing solutions and generate returns through its portfolio of investments.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market (TAM) is substantial, encompassing the entire commercial real estate lending market. Given the opaque nature of private CRE lending, accurate TAM values are hard to find. Lument Finance Trust is a smaller player with respect to the entire market.

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Strengths

  • Experienced management team
  • Focus on commercial real estate debt
  • REIT structure provides tax advantages

Weaknesses

  • Smaller market capitalization compared to larger REITs
  • Sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations
  • Dependence on the health of the commercial real estate market

Opportunities

  • Increased demand for CRE financing
  • Expansion into new geographic markets
  • Diversification of investment portfolio

Threats

  • Economic downturn impacting CRE values
  • Rising interest rates increasing borrowing costs
  • Increased competition from other REITs and lenders

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • STWD
  • BXMT
  • ARE
  • AGNC
  • SLR

Competitive Landscape

LFT has a smaller capitalization compared to STWD and BXMT. These larger competitors have broader portfolios and access to capital.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth can be determined by examining past revenue and earnings trends in the company's financial statements.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates for Lument Finance Trust's future growth are available from financial news sources and investment analysis platforms. Analysts generally expect modest growth.

Recent Initiatives: Monitor Lument Finance Trust's press releases and investor relations materials for information on strategic initiatives.

Summary

Lument Finance Trust is a smaller player in the commercial real estate lending market with strengths like an experienced management team and a focused portfolio. Its size and sensitivity to interest rates represent weaknesses. The health of the commercial real estate market poses both opportunities and threats, demanding that Lument carefully manages their portfolio to reduce the effects of possible downturns.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • Company Investor Relations
  • Financial News Sources (e.g., Yahoo Finance, Bloomberg)

Disclaimers:

Financial data is based on publicly available information and may not be exhaustive or completely accurate. Market share data is estimated. Consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

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About Lument Finance Trust Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters New York, NY, United States
IPO Launch date 2013-03-22
CEO & Chairman of the Board Mr. James Peter Flynn J.D.
Sector Real Estate
Industry REIT - Mortgage
Full time employees -
Full time employees -

Lument Finance Trust, Inc., a real estate investment trust, focuses on investing in, financing, and managing a portfolio of commercial real estate (CRE) debt investments in the United States. It invests in transitional floating rate CRE mortgage loans on middle market multi-family assets; and other CRE -related investments, including mezzanine loans, preferred equity, commercial mortgage-backed securities, fixed rate loans, construction loans, and other CRE debt instruments. The company is qualified as a real estate investment trust under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. As a REIT, it would not be subject to federal income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. The company was formerly known as Hunt Companies Finance Trust, Inc. and changed its name to Lument Finance Trust, Inc. in December 2020. Lument Finance Trust, Inc. was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in New York, New York.