Claros Mortgage Trust (CMTG) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Claros Mortgage Trust (NYSE:CMTG) is a mortgage real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the acquisition, financing and management of residential mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities. The company’s portfolio is primarily focused on agency and non-agency mortgage assets, including whole-loan origination and investment in collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) and residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS). By leveraging both fixed-rate and adjustable-rate structures, Claros Mortgage Trust seeks to generate risk-adjusted income for its shareholders through disciplined credit underwriting and active portfolio management.

Established in late 2021 and externally managed by Claros Capital, the company leverages a team of seasoned executives and mortgage professionals to source and underwrite investment opportunities across the capital structure. Claros Mortgage Trust’s management team draws on decades of experience in mortgage finance, capital markets and risk management, enabling the firm to navigate changing interest rate environments and regulatory landscapes. The trust’s governance framework emphasizes transparency, rigorous compliance and alignment of interests between management and investors.

Claros Mortgage Trust operates primarily within the United States, with a geographically diversified portfolio spanning both coastal and inland markets. The company partners with mortgage originators, servicers and special servicers to maintain a steady pipeline of assets, while also participating in agency programs sponsored by government-sponsored enterprises. By combining in-house loan servicing capabilities with strategic third-party relationships, Claros Mortgage Trust aims to optimize loan performance and mitigate credit losses.

Looking ahead, Claros Mortgage Trust continues to prioritize portfolio diversification, interest rate risk management and disciplined capital allocation. The trust remains focused on enhancing shareholder value through organic portfolio growth, opportunistic purchases in secondary markets and selective origination of high-quality mortgage loans. With a commitment to robust risk controls and market-driven investment strategies, Claros Mortgage Trust positions itself as a dynamic player in the U.S. residential mortgage finance sector.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $3.11 to $3.24
• 50-Day Range: $2.30 to $3.21
• 52-Week Range: $2.13 to $9.81
• Volume: 450,826 shs
• Average Volume: 740,442 shs
• Market Capitalization: $446.64 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $4.06
• Consensus Rating: Reduce

Claros Mortgage Trust Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Claros Mortgage Trust scored higher than 59% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 531st out of 936 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.9 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Reduce

Consensus Rating

Claros Mortgage Trust has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.80, and is based on 1 buy rating, 2 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Claros Mortgage Trust has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Claros Mortgage Trust is -1.81, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Claros Mortgage Trust is -1.81, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Claros Mortgage Trust has a P/B Ratio of 0.22. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.01% of the float of Claros Mortgage Trust has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Claros Mortgage Trust has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Claros Mortgage Trust has recently decreased by 15.67%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Claros Mortgage Trust does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Claros Mortgage Trust does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.01% of the float of Claros Mortgage Trust has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Claros Mortgage Trust has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Claros Mortgage Trust has recently decreased by 15.67%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.37

News Sentiment

Claros Mortgage Trust has a news sentiment score of 1.37. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.94 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Claros Mortgage Trust this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

1 people have searched for CMTG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Claros Mortgage Trust insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 1.80% of the stock of Claros Mortgage Trust is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

89.53% of the stock of Claros Mortgage Trust is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

CMTG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have CMTG shares performed this year?

Claros Mortgage Trust's stock was trading at $4.52 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, CMTG stock has decreased by 29.3% and is now trading at $3.1950.

How were Claros Mortgage Trust's earnings last quarter?

Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NYSE:CMTG) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 7th. The company reported ($0.25) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.32) by $0.07. The company earned $44.50 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $41.91 million. Claros Mortgage Trust had a negative net margin of 106.06% and a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 1.79%.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did Claros Mortgage Trust IPO?

Claros Mortgage Trust (CMTG) raised $106 million in an initial public offering on Wednesday, November 3rd 2021. The company issued 5,524,934 shares at $18.65-$19.65 per share.

Who are Claros Mortgage Trust's major shareholders?

Claros Mortgage Trust's top institutional shareholders include Kingstone Capital Partners Texas LLC (0.63%) and Farther Finance Advisors LLC (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Richard Mack, Mike Mcgillis, Jeffrey D Siegel, Steven Leonard Richman, W Edward Walter and Vincent Tese.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Claros Mortgage Trust?

Shares of CMTG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Claros Mortgage Trust own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Claros Mortgage Trust investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Broadcom (AVGO), Netflix (NFLX), Palo Alto Networks (PANW) and Invesco QQQ (QQQ).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/07/2025
• Today: 7/12/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/04/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: REIT - EQTY TRUST - OTHER
• Sub-Industry: Real Estate
• Current Symbol: NYSE:CMTG
• CIK: 1666291
• Web: www.clarosmortgage.com
• Phone: 212-484-0050
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: N/A
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Claros Mortgage Trust: $4.06
• High Price Target: $6.50
• Low Price Target: $2.75
• Potential Upside/Downside: +27.2%
• Consensus Rating: Reduce
• Rating Score (0-4): 1.80
• Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($1.77)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 11.83
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$221.26 million
• Net Margins: -106.06%
• Pretax Margin: -106.06%
• Return on Equity: 1.79%
• Return on Assets: 0.52%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 2.08
• Current Ratio: 35.57
• Quick Ratio: 35.57

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $40.40 million
• Price / Sales: 11.05
• Cash Flow: $0.84 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 3.82
• Book Value: $14.41 per share
• Price / Book: 0.22

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 139,792,000
• Free Float: 137,276,000
• Market Cap: $446.64 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.21