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AFC Gamma (AFCG) AI Stock Analysis

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AFCG

AFC Gamma

(NASDAQ:AFCG)

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Rating:61Neutral
Price Target:$3.50▲(5.42% Upside)
Action:reiterated
Date:11/09/26

The score is held back primarily by weakened TTM cash generation (negative operating and free cash flow) and higher leverage, despite a rebound in TTM profitability. Valuation is a key positive (very low P/E and decent dividend yield), and the latest earnings call was generally constructive (NAV growth, positive NII, improved leverage/coverage), but technicals are mixed and credit/deployment risks remain meaningful.

Positive Factors
Senior-Secured PortfolioA first-lien, senior-secured portfolio provides stronger collateral priority and downside protection than unsecured lending. Combined with a 13.3% weighted average yield, this structure supports recurring interest income and may help preserve capital through ordinary credit stress.
Negative Factors
Weak Cash GenerationNegative operating and free cash flow materially weaken internally generated funding and make the business more dependent on repayments, borrowings, or other capital sources. Unless cash conversion improves, this can constrain portfolio growth and reduce resilience when credit conditions deteriorate.

AFC Gamma (AFCG) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

-30%-20%-10%0%10%20%30%40%AFCG+23.60%SPY+14.55%Dec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26Nov '26
Market Cap
$74.83M
Dividend Yield
4.52%
Average Volume (3M)
78.85K
Price to Earnings (P/E)
3.2
Beta (1Y)
1.16
Revenue Growth
-0.58%
EPS Growth
―
Country
US
Employees
26
Sector
Financial
Sector Strength
68
Industry
Asset Management

AFC Gamma Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description

Advanced Flower Capital Inc. originates, structures, underwrites, invests in, and manages senior secured loans and other types of mortgage loans and debt securities for established companies operating in the cannabis industry. It primarily originates...

How the Company Makes Money

AFC Gamma makes money primarily from the spread between the interest income it earns on its loan portfolio and the costs of funding and operating the business. Its key revenue and earnings drivers include: (1) Interest income on loans: The core sourc...

AFC Gamma Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Nov 05, 2026(Q3-2026)|% Change Since:4.08%|Next Earnings Date:Mar 11, 2027
Earnings Call SentimentPositive

The call was predominantly positive. AFC reported year-to-date NAV growth of approximately 15%, positive net investment income, portfolio yield of 13.3%, gains from asset and debt transactions, reduced leverage, strong asset coverage, available financing capacity and an active $1.1 billion pipeline. These positives were partly offset by elevated private-credit defaults, ongoing recovery and litigation efforts involving legacy nonaccrual positions, and management's expectation that deployment will remain choppy and lumpy.

Positive Updates

Lower Middle-Market Lending Opportunity
AFC said the growing capital imbalance in the lower middle market is creating attractive opportunities to negotiate pricing and lender protections. Larger private credit managers are increasingly focusing on larger transactions, with the average direct lending deal at roughly $220 million in the second quarter, while smaller businesses continue to need capital for acquisitions, growth and refinancing.

Negative Updates

Elevated Private-Credit Defaults and Borrower Debt-Service Costs
AFC said credit stress remains evident across parts of the private credit market, with the U.S. private credit default rate reaching a record 6.3% for the trailing 12 months ended August 2026. The Federal Reserve raised rates by 25 basis points in September and maintained a target range of 3.75% to 4% on October 28, keeping debt-service costs elevated for many floating-rate borrowers.

Company Guidance

AFC said its prospective pipeline remains active at approximately $1.1 billion across multiple industries, with its affiliated TCG platform having signed term sheets as agent and lender on 2 transactions, on which AFC expects to commit a portion of each deal, including a $43 million senior secured facility expected to close in the near term; deployments are expected to be choppy and “a little bit lumpy” over the next few quarters, with a focus on cash flowing borrowers with approximately $5 million to $50 million of EBITDA, while leverage of between 1 and 1.5x feels comfortable versus a statutory 2:1 limit, and the Board typically declares a dividend on or around December 15 after evaluating all factors.

AFC Gamma Financial Statement Overview

Summary

Income statement shows a TTM rebound with strong margins and ~39% revenue growth, but results have been volatile with a sizable 2025 net loss. Balance sheet leverage has increased (TTM debt-to-equity ~1.10) and ROE is modest (~3%). The biggest drag is cash flow: TTM operating and free cash flow are both around -$30M, raising funding/sustainability risk until cash conversion improves.

Income Statement

64Positive

Balance Sheet

58Neutral

Cash Flow

32Negative
Financial statement breakdown
BreakdownTTMDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue33.71M31.32M51.90M51.80M81.95M34.36M
Gross Profit27.92M28.39M41.49M51.80M60.36M30.27M
EBITDA31.39M-14.53M21.67M044.69M22.30M
Net Income24.10M-20.67M16.78M20.95M35.93M21.00M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets395.10M275.59M402.06M466.59M519.18M464.85M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments102.12M38.61M103.61M90.38M140.37M109.25M
Total Debt196.70M97.32M188.61M130.01M157.13M171.42M
Total Liabilities203.54M100.03M200.68M146.53M180.12M191.77M
Stockholders Equity191.56M175.57M201.38M320.05M339.06M273.08M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow14.32M11.24M21.56M21.23M31.32M9.54M
Operating Cash Flow14.32M11.24M21.56M21.23M31.32M9.54M
Investing Cash Flow-28.08M34.90M-4.85M28.52M-16.34M-248.46M
Financing Cash Flow75.57M-111.14M-34.72M-68.49M16.15M338.54M

AFC Gamma Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis SentimentPositive
Last Price3.32

Price Trends

50DMA3.27Positive
100DMA3.13Positive
200DMA2.93Positive

Market Momentum

MACD0.05Negative
RSI56.45Neutral
STOCH79.67Neutral

Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AFCG, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 3.32 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 3.12, above the 50-day MA of 3.27, and above the 200-day MA of 2.93, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.05 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 56.45 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 79.67 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for AFCG.

AFC Gamma Risk Analysis

AFC Gamma disclosed 92 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. AFC Gamma reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.

Higher RiskSector Avg.Lower RiskFinance & CorporateTech & InnovationLegal & RegulatoryProductionAbility to SellMacro & Political
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy

Latest Risks Added

3 New Risks
1.The vast majority of the mortgage loans that we originate or purchase, and those underlying the mortgage-backed securities in which we may invest, are non-recourse loans and the assets securing the loans may not be sufficient to protect us from a partial or complete loss if the borrower defaults on the loan.Q2, 2025
2.The owners of, borrowers on, and tenants occupying, the properties which secure our investments may seek the protection afforded by bankruptcy, insolvency and other debtor relief laws, which may create potential for risk of loss to us.Q2, 2025
3.The commercial mortgages and other commercial real estate-related loans and the commercial mortgage loans underlying the mortgage-backed securities in which we may invest are subject to the ability of the commercial property to generate net income (and not the independent income or assets of the borrower in the case of mortgage loans). The volatility of real property could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position and results of operations.Q2, 2025

AFC Gamma Peers Comparison

Overall Rating

UnderperformOutperform
Sector (68)

Financial Indicators

AFCG against its peers
NameOverall RatingMarket CapP/E RatioROEDividend YieldRevenue GrowthEPS Growth
Sector *68Neutral$18.00B11.429.92%3.81%9.73%1.22%
AFCGAFCG61Neutral$74.83M3.1913.02%4.52%-0.58%―
FPIFPI56Neutral$374.45M37.342.17%5.89%-5.57%-85.35%

* Financial Sector Average

Performance Comparison

-25%0%25%50%75%AFCGPWFPIDec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26Nov '26
AFCG and its peers over the selected period
Show on chartTickerCompany NamePriceChange% Change
AFCGAdvanced Flower Capital Inc.3.320.4415.44%
PWPower REIT6.68-0.40-5.69%
FPIFarmland Partners9.00-0.08-0.85%

AFC Gamma Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and Compliance

AFC Gamma Expands Revolving Credit Facility Commitments

Positive
Sep 29, 2026

On September 25, 2026, Advanced Flower Capital Inc. entered into a tenth amendment to its Loan and Security Agreement originally dated April 29, 2022, adjusting key terms of its credit facility with existing lenders. The amendment modifies conditions...

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback

AFC Gamma Continues Share Repurchases to Optimize Capital

Positive
Sep 15, 2026

Advanced Flower Capital Inc. has been executing a previously authorized common stock repurchase program of up to $5.0 million, allowing the company to buy back shares in the open market subject to regulatory and internal compliance constraints. The p...

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback

AFC Gamma Highlights Ongoing Share Repurchase Program Activity

Positive
Aug 26, 2026

Advanced Flower Capital Inc. has implemented a board‑authorized common stock repurchase program of up to $5 million, allowing the company to buy back shares on the open market subject to regulatory and internal compliance constraints. The repurchase...

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.

Date of analysis: Nov 09, 2026