CIM
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Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM) closed at $12.63 as of 2026-03-20, trading 1.8% below its 200-week moving average of $12.86. This places CIM in the below line zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 1.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 52, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.6x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.27 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 907 weeks of data, CIM has crossed below its 200-week moving average 8 times. On average, these episodes lasted 57 weeks. Historically, investors who bought CIM at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +21.3%.
With a market cap of $1053 million, CIM is a small-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 9.0%. The stock trades at 0.4x book value.
Share count has increased 7.9% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 17.4 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CIM would have grown to $257, compared to $992 for the S&P 500. CIM has returned 5.6% annualized vs 14.1% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -100% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: CIM vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After CIM Crosses Below the Line?
Across 7 historical episodes, buying CIM when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +26.7% after 12 months (median +26.0%), compared to +21.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 71% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +43.3% vs +42.4% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment CIM crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
CIM has crossed below its 200-week MA 8 times with an average 1-year return of +21.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Apr 2012 | 181 | 75.9% | +43.6% | +174.1% |
| May 2012 | May 2012 | 1 | 1.6% | +38.7% | +71.8% |
| Jun 2012 | Sep 2012 | 11 | 16.4% | +32.1% | +85.4% |
| Nov 2012 | Nov 2012 | 1 | 0.3% | +33.8% | +71.0% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2021 | 55 | 53.5% | +51.6% | -10.6% |
| Apr 2021 | Apr 2021 | 1 | 0.3% | -12.1% | -42.7% |
| Feb 2022 | Feb 2026 | 207 | 54.3% | -38.3% | -44.2% |
| Mar 2026 | Ongoing | 1+ | 1.8% | Ongoing | N/A |
| Average | 57 | — | +21.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CIM below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM) is trading 1.8% below its 200-week moving average of $12.86. The current price is $12.63.
What is CIM's 200-week moving average price?
Chimera Investment Corporation's 200-week moving average is $12.86 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when CIM drops below its 200-week moving average?
CIM has crossed below its 200-week moving average 8 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +21.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 57 weeks on average.
Is CIM a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about CIM as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 52. Return on equity is 9.0%. Price-to-book is 0.4x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does CIM compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 17.4 years, $100 invested in CIM would have grown to $257, compared to $992 for the S&P 500. That's 5.6% annualized vs 14.1% for the index. CIM has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does CIM pay a dividend?
Yes. Chimera Investment Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 1425.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20