NYSE:EARN · New York Stock Exchange
+$0.05 today
Vol 0.21M · Avg 0.40M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of Ellington Credit Company earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare EARN returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
-9.4%
avg -0.1%
ROIC
-2.2%
avg -0.0%
ROA
-3.7%
avg -0.2%
Analysis
ROIC is currently the strongest return metric at -2.2% versus its period average of -0.0%. 0 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Christopher Smernoff | Chief Financial Officer | $92,931.00 | — | 49 | $24,746.00 | 0.07% |
Gregory Morris Borenstein | Portfolio Manager | — | — | 41 | $25,000.00 | 0.07% |
Mark Ira Tecotzky | Executive Vice President | — | — | 64 | $8,282.00 | 0.02% |
Laurence Eric Penn | Chief Executive Officer, President & Trustee | — | — | 64 | $35,710.00 | 0.10% |
Vincent Ambrico | Controller | — | — | — | — | — |
Michael William Vranos | Portfolio Manager & Board Member | — | — | 65 | $106,472.00 | 0.28% |
Daniel Reuven Margolis | General Counsel | — | — | 53 | $0.00 | <0.01% |
J. R. Herlihy | Chief Operating Officer & Treasurer | — | — | 45 | $51,859.00 | 0.14% |
Alaael-Deen Shilleh | Associate General Counsel & Secretary | — | — | — | — | — |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
3
$98,193.43
Sells
0
$0.00
Net Sentiment
+$98,193.43
Net buying
Most Active
Borenstein Gregory Morris
2 transactions
Analysis
Insiders reported 3 buys worth $98,193.43 and 0 sells worth $0.00 over the last 12 months. That adds up to net buying of $98,193.43. Borenstein Gregory Morris was the most active insider with 2 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | N/A | -2.5% (11yr)2 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +68.6% | +6.2% (11yr)1 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | N/A | +11.1% (11yr)1 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | N/A | -29.7% (11yr)1 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in Revenue at +68.6% over three years. Forward estimates point to Net Income at +11.1% (11yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages EARN?
Ellington Credit Company (EARN) lists 9 active executives. The top listed executive is Gregory Morris Borenstein, Portfolio Manager.
Are EARN insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net selling of $24.87M.
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