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Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance

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Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. is a commercial mortgage real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in originating and managing first mortgage loans and alternative structured financings.

Market cap
$258.19M-9.7%
Revenue$63.0M+1.8%
Net income$30.8M-19.7%
Free cash flow$12.9M+30.7%
EPS (diluted)$1.44-23.4%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

Next report

Aug 11, 2026 (In 2 weeks)
Revenue estimate$14.2M
EPS estimate$0.48

Financials

Q1 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$15.2M+0.4%
Net income$4.8M-51.8%
EPS (diluted)$0.23-51.1%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$27.9M+182%
Total debt$49.4M+0.5%
Total equity$303.4M-2.4%
Total assets$435.9M+5.1%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$3.2M-58.5%
CapEx$10.1M+2.8%
Free cash flow-$6.9M-216%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$258.19M-9.7%
Enterprise value$279.72M-6.6%
P/E8.4×+0.9×
P/S4.1×-0.4×

Profitability

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Net margin48.9%-13.1pp
FCF margin20.5%

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity10%-2.8pp
Debt / equity0.2×0.0×

Competitors

Profile

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. is a commercial mortgage real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in originating and managing first mortgage loans and alternative structured financings. The company primarily serves state-licensed cannabis operators, providing capital to a sector with limited access to traditional banking due to federal regulatory constraints. Its core value proposition lies in offering customized credit solutions secured by real estate and other business assets to generate consistent income dividends and capital appreciation.

Competitive position

A leading capital provider in the cannabis ecosystem, leveraging a 'credit-first' underwriting approach and shorter loan terms to maintain flexibility and capture market inefficiencies.

GeographiesUnited States, Canada
Customer segmentsMiddle-market companies, Cannabis operators
Business modelDirect Lending, Externally Managed REIT
SuppliersEquity and debt capital markets, Chicago Atlantic REIT Manager, LLC (External Management), Third-party valuation firms
CustomersState-licensed cannabis operators, Commercial real estate developers, Ancillary cannabis service providers
Listed2021
CEOAnthony Robert Cappell
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance's market cap?
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance (REFI) has a market capitalization of $258.2M and trades on NASDAQ.
What is Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance's revenue and profitability?
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance generated $63.0M in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $30.8M, representing a net margin of 48.9%, with free cash flow of $12.9M. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Who are Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance's competitors?
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance's key competitors include AFC Gamma, Inc., Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc., Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc., and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance partner with?
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance's notable partners include Chicago Atlantic REIT Manager, LLC, Chicago Atlantic Group, LP.
What subsidiaries does Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance have?
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance's subsidiaries include Chicago Atlantic Lincoln, LLC.
Where is Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance headquartered?
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance is headquartered in United States of America. It has been publicly traded since 2021.