What is Ellington Financial Inc.'s indefinite- lived intangible impairment?

Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) reported indefinite- lived intangible impairment of $1.90M in Q1 2026.

How has Ellington Financial Inc.'s indefinite- lived intangible impairment changed year-over-year?

Ellington Financial Inc.'s indefinite- lived intangible impairment decreased by 42.4% year-over-year, from $3.30M to $1.90M.

What is the long-term trend for Ellington Financial Inc.'s indefinite- lived intangible impairment?

Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Ellington Financial Inc.'s indefinite- lived intangible impairment has grown at a -18.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.50M to $1.90M.

What does indefinite- lived intangible impairment mean?

The total value of non-goodwill intangible assets that have been written down due to a loss in value.

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Indefinite- lived intangible impairment

Ellington Financial Inc. Indefinite- lived intangible impairment remained flat by 0.0% to $1.90M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 42.4%, from $3.30M to $1.90M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Indefinite- lived intangible impairment shows a downward trend with a -18.4% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement

SectionOther

CategoryProfitability

SignalLower is better

VolatilityVolatile

First reportedQ4 2022

Last reportedQ1 2026May 11, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase in impairment charges signals a decline in the value of the company's intangible assets, potentially indicating poor acquisition outcomes or changing market conditions.

Detailed definition

This represents the gross value of indefinite-lived intangible assets, excluding goodwill, that have been subject to imp...

Peer comparison

Varies significantly based on M&A history; companies with frequent acquisitions often show higher volatility in this metric.

Metric ID: other_intangible_assets_gross_excluding_goodwill

Historical Data

14 periods

	Q4 '22	Q1 '23	Q2 '23	Q3 '23	Q4 '23	Q1 '24	Q2 '24	Q3 '24	Q4 '24	Q1 '25	Q2 '25	Q3 '25	Q4 '25	Q1 '26
Value	$3.50M	$3.50M	$3.50M	$3.50M	$3.30M	$3.30M	$3.30M	$3.30M	$3.30M	$3.30M	$3.30M	$3.30M	$1.90M	$1.90M
QoQ Change	—	+0.0%	+0.0%	+0.0%	-5.7%	+0.0%	+0.0%	+0.0%	+0.0%	+0.0%	+0.0%	+0.0%	-42.4%	+0.0%
YoY Change	—	—	—	—	-5.7%	-5.7%	-5.7%	-5.7%	+0.0%	+0.0%	+0.0%	+0.0%	-42.4%	-42.4%

Range$1.90M – $3.50M

CAGR-17.1%

Avg YoY Growth-10.8%

Median YoY Growth-5.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ellington Financial Inc.'s indefinite- lived intangible impairment?: Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) reported indefinite- lived intangible impairment of $1.90M in Q1 2026.
How has Ellington Financial Inc.'s indefinite- lived intangible impairment changed year-over-year?: Ellington Financial Inc.'s indefinite- lived intangible impairment decreased by 42.4% year-over-year, from $3.30M to $1.90M.
What is the long-term trend for Ellington Financial Inc.'s indefinite- lived intangible impairment?: Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Ellington Financial Inc.'s indefinite- lived intangible impairment has grown at a -18.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.50M to $1.90M.
What does indefinite- lived intangible impairment mean?: The total value of non-goodwill intangible assets that have been written down due to a loss in value.