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Lument Finance Trust Inc(LFT)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$3.77
11/13/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for LFT

11/13/2026: LFT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Lument Finance Trust Inc is a specialized mortgage REIT that focuses on providing floating-rate transitional loans for middle-market commercial properties, primarily in the multifamily sector. Its main strength lies in its strategic alignment with the Lument/ORIX USA management platform, which provides consistent access to loan originations. The primary growth opportunity involves capitalizing on the demand for bridge financing in the current property market, though this is tempered by significant risks, including commercial real estate credit volatility and interest rate sensitivity. As an income-oriented stock, it may suit dividend-focused investors, though they must monitor portfolio credit quality and interest margin trends closely.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitThe company's business model is centered on income generation rather than capital appreciation.
Momentum investorWeak fitThis stock generally lacks the high-growth trajectory required for momentum strategies.
Value investorMixed fitInvestors may find value based on the discount to book value, though credit quality is a key consideration.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company is designed to provide recurring income through dividends derived from mortgage interest.
Low-risk investorWeak fitMortgage REITs carry inherent credit and interest rate risks that can lead to significant share price volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock price is sensitive to macroeconomic factors impacting commercial real estate.
Valuation riskMediumMarket pricing relative to book value can fluctuate significantly based on portfolio performance.
Competition risk (CRE lending)HighIntense competition for quality loan originations can compress yields.
Business qualityMediumAs an externally managed REIT, operational performance is highly dependent on the manager.
Dividend incomeMedium / highDividends depend on distributable earnings, which are vulnerable to credit losses.
Execution riskMediumSuccess depends on the ability to originate and manage a performing portfolio of loans.

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 19.82M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 2.75
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 2.75
Volume (30-day avg) 20.7K shares
Beta 0.72
52 Weeks Range 3.76 - 14.91
Updated Date 11/14/2026
52 Weeks Range 3.76 - 14.91
Updated Date 11/14/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 36.12%
Basic EPS (TTM) -3.5

Sector & Industry Intelligence

Sector

Real Estate

Constructive
Sentiment
Strong Bullish
Momentum
BUY Breadth Improving
BUY participation
64.5%
Active BUY / eligible
20 / 31
30-Day BUY Count Change
+16
Market state
Strong Bullish

More qualifying stocks are receiving or maintaining BUY advisories, indicating improving market participation.

Industry

Industry classification is unavailable for this snapshot.

Sector signal summarizes BUY breadth conditions for the sector. It does not override this stock’s BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -32.82%
Avg. Invested days 28
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/13/2026

Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
LFT receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals. The rating is constrained by soft analyst coverage, weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
LFT has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid cash generation (FCF margin 10.8%) and strong revenue growth (+127.1%) are partially offset by negative earnings growth (-112.1%), weak profitability (net margin -3.5%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
LFT's financial health is supported by strong efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 24.2% of revenue). Liquidity is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is LFT's strongest growth driver at +127.1% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-112.1%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-68.4%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 44.4% and approximately 57.8% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 14.81% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

AXA SA 6.36%
Melia Wealth LLC 2.71%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 2.67%
Millennium Management LLC 1.02%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 0.90%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
LFT generates approximately $901 of gross profit, $659 of operating income, and $108 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong margins and weak cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is weak.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -0.30% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
LFT has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Net Interest IncomeInterest earned on commercial mortgage loans minus interest expense on financing.The company makes money by lending out borrowed funds at a higher interest rate than it pays to borrow them.

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-12
When After Market
Estimate 0.4
Actual -0.13

Profitability

Profit Margin -
Operating Margin (TTM) -280.49%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -1.3%
Return on Equity (TTM) -6.29%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 949.66M
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.59
Enterprise Value 949.66M
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.59
Enterprise Value to Revenue 45.84
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 5.26M
Shares Floating 3.04M
Shares Outstanding 5.26M
Shares Floating 3.04M
Percent Insiders 14.81
Percent Institutions 44.36

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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