NREF
NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. Real Estate - REIT - Mortgage Investor Relations →
NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NREF) closed at $14.87 as of 2026-06-19, trading 27.5% above its 200-week moving average of $11.67. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 31.9% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 73, NREF is in overbought territory.
Over the past 14 weeks, down-weeks have had more trading volume than up-weeks (0.66 buyers-vs-sellers ratio). That means when people are active, they're more often selling than buying. Sellers are still more in control than buyers.
Over the past 284 weeks of data, NREF has crossed below its 200-week moving average 8 times. On average, these episodes lasted 5 weeks. Historically, investors who bought NREF at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +21.8%.
With a market cap of $343 million, NREF is a small-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 16.3%, a solid level. The stock trades at 0.7x book value.
Share count has increased 8.7% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 5.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in NREF would have grown to $182, compared to $217 for the S&P 500. NREF has returned 11.5% annualized vs 15.2% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -29.6% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: NREF vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After NREF Crosses Below the Line?
Across 8 historical episodes, buying NREF when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +16.2% after 12 months (median +17.0%), compared to +23.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 100% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +27.4% vs +48.1% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment NREF crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Bean Score Experimental
The Bean Score measures how far a stock's free cash flow yield has deviated from its own quarterly baseline, normalized by the stock's historical behavior. Between earnings dates, FCF is constant — so the score is purely a function of stock price. The levels below show at what prices NREF would reach each dislocation threshold.
Dislocation Price Levels
Prices where NREF's Bean Score would hit each σ threshold. Valid until next earnings report: 2026-07-30.
| Level | σ | Price | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Value | +2σ | $12.30 | Unusually cheap — potential buy zone |
| Value | +1σ | $13.16 | Cheap vs. own history |
| Fair Value | +0σ | $14.14 | Historical mean behavior |
| Expensive | -1σ | $15.28 | Expensive vs. own history |
| Deep Expensive | -2σ | $16.61 | Unusually expensive — potential trim zone |
Quarterly FCF & Yield Trailing twelve-month free cash flow and yield at each quarter end
Signal Accuracy Collecting Data
The Bean Score system is accumulating weekly data to validate signal accuracy. After 13+ weeks of history, this section will display win rates and average returns for each σ threshold crossing — answering the question: "When this score says cheap or expensive, does the price subsequently move in the expected direction?"
Theoretical framework — not backtested or forward-tested. The Bean Score uses trailing twelve-month free cash flow yield as a dislocation identifier. It measures whether the market has pushed a stock's yield unusually far from its own baseline behavior. These levels are reference points for identifying potential swing trade opportunities, not buy/sell signals. FCF values update quarterly with earnings; between reports, all movement is price-driven.
Dislocation Scores Experimental
Each score measures deviation from NREF's own historical baseline — the same idea as the Bean Score, applied to different fundamentals. Positive means cheaper or more dislocated than this stock's norm. Scores marked σ are normalized by the stock's own variability; pp values are simple deltas from its recent baseline.
Theoretical framework — not backtested. These scores describe how unusual today's readings are for this specific company. They are starting points for research, not buy or sell signals. Annual-statement scores (buyback, accruals, FCF vs history) rest on only ~4 yearly data points and are deltas, not sigmas.
Historical Touches
NREF has crossed below its 200-week MA 8 times with an average 1-year return of +21.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 4 | 9.3% | +27.2% | +67.8% |
| Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | 1 | 1.6% | +17.4% | +54.0% |
| Mar 2023 | Jun 2023 | 14 | 16.5% | +8.6% | +64.1% |
| Oct 2023 | Oct 2023 | 1 | 1.0% | +14.7% | +51.5% |
| Feb 2024 | Feb 2024 | 1 | 3.2% | +29.0% | +50.4% |
| Mar 2024 | May 2024 | 11 | 5.8% | +31.6% | +51.1% |
| Jun 2024 | Jul 2024 | 4 | 5.0% | +22.9% | +49.7% |
| Apr 2025 | Apr 2025 | 1 | 3.5% | +23.2% | +37.2% |
| Average | 5 | — | +21.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NREF below its 200-week moving average?
No. NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NREF) is currently 27.5% above its 200-week moving average of $11.67. It would need to fall to $11.67 to cross below the line.
What is NREF's 200-week moving average price?
NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $11.67 as of 2026-06-19. 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 NREF drops below its 200-week moving average?
NREF 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 +21.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 5 weeks on average.
Is NREF a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about NREF as of 2026-06-19: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 73 (overbought). Return on equity is 16.3%. Price-to-book is 0.7x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does NREF compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 5.5 years, $100 invested in NREF would have grown to $182, compared to $217 for the S&P 500. That's 11.5% annualized vs 15.2% for the index. NREF has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does NREF pay a dividend?
Yes. NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 1344.00%.
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 2026-06-19