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PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust(PMT)

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1-STAR RATING
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$7.47
10/30/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for PMT

10/30/2026: PMT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust is a specialized mortgage REIT that focuses on managing mortgage servicing rights and residential mortgage-related assets. By leveraging a strategic relationship with its affiliate, PennyMac Financial Services, the company benefits from a consistent flow of high-quality mortgage loans. Its primary investment story centers on generating yield through interest-rate-sensitive assets and servicing fee income. However, investors must consider significant risks, including high sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations, market volatility, and sector-specific competition. The stock is best suited for income-oriented investors comfortable with the risks inherent in mortgage markets, and interested parties should monitor interest rate trends and mortgage credit performance.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company focuses on income generation rather than capital appreciation, making it less suitable for pure growth strategies.
Momentum investorWeak fitMomentum is often capped by the cyclical and rate-sensitive nature of the mortgage REIT industry.
Value investorStrong fitThe stock often trades at a discount to book value, attracting value investors looking for asset-based plays.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe REIT structure mandates dividend payouts, offering attractive yields for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh sensitivity to interest rate and market volatility makes this sector unsuitable for low-risk capital preservation.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighMortgage REIT stocks often experience significant price swings based on interest rate sentiment.
Valuation riskMediumMarket pricing relative to book value can fluctuate significantly based on liquidity and macro conditions.
Competition risk (Mortgage REIT sector)HighThe sector faces intense competition for yield, pressuring net interest margins.
Business qualityMediumDependence on external management and interest rate cycles creates cyclical performance risks.
Dividend incomeMedium / highDividends are subject to REIT earnings which are sensitive to macroeconomic factors.
Execution riskMediumSuccess depends on the effective management of complex hedging and servicing operations.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -35.8%
Avg. Invested days 31
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
PMT receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
PMT has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong revenue growth (+245.8%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-20.6%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -413.4%), soft profitability (net margin 7.3%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
PMT's financial health is supported by strong efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 12.6% of revenue). Liquidity is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is PMT's strongest growth driver at +245.8% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-20.6%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-164.0%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 77.2% and approximately 82.2% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 1.19% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 16.71%
T. Rowe Price Investment Management,Inc. 7.28%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 5.77%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.40%
State Street Corp 4.07%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
PMT generates approximately $916 of gross profit, $790 of operating income, and $-4,134 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Weak margins and weak cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is moderate.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -36.30% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
PMT has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedSmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 613.90M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 5.19
1Y Target Price 10.38
Price to earnings Ratio 5.19
1Y Target Price 10.38
Volume (30-day avg) 2.7M shares
Beta 1.17
52 Weeks Range 6.70 - 12.19
Updated Date 11/01/2026
52 Weeks Range 6.70 - 12.19
Updated Date 11/01/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 21.68%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.44

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Mortgage ServicingIncome from MSRs including servicing fees and related adjustments.PMT earns money by managing the ongoing administration of mortgages.
Investment PortfolioInterest income from Agency MBS and CRT securities.The company earns the spread between mortgage assets held and the cost of borrowing.
Correspondent ProductionGains from the acquisition and sale of mortgage loans.Profit is generated by moving loans from originators into the secondary market.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-29
When After Market
Estimate 0.31
Actual 0.35

Profitability

Profit Margin 28.22%
Operating Margin (TTM) 10.86%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 0.37%
Return on Equity (TTM) 4.53%

Valuation

Trailing PE 5.19
Forward PE 8.42
Enterprise Value 25.75B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.19
Enterprise Value 25.75B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.19
Enterprise Value to Revenue 85.97
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.74
Shares Outstanding 87.20M
Shares Floating 71.66M
Shares Outstanding 87.20M
Shares Floating 71.66M
Percent Insiders 1.19
Percent Institutions 77.16

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

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)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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