With shares of Fannie Mae (FNMA 1.77%) having exploded upward by nearly 600% since last year, many investors are wondering if this is a sound investment and what will happen once the government no longer holds conservatorship over the company. In this video, Motley Fool financial analysts Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson discuss the stock and the future of Fannie Mae. Matt gives us some possible ways to value the company at the moment, gives us some insight into why the stock has exploded recently, and points out that once that conservatorship ends, the catalyst for this stock's growth could take a sharp turn in the other direction.
How to Value Fannie Mae Stock
By Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson – Jun 19, 2013 at 6:22PM
OTC: FNMA
Federal National Mortgage Association
Market Cap
$11B
Today's Change
(-1.77%) $0.17
Current Price
$9.67
Price as of November 25, 2025 at 10:07 AM ET
Fannie Mae stock is up an incredible 600% this year. Here's why we still aren't interested.
About the Author
Matt Koppenheffer is the former Head of the Coverage Team at The Motley Fool. He was a full-time Motley Fool employee from 2012-2025 and is a former advisor and analyst for multiple Motley Fool services. Matt's articles and analysis have been published around the world and his views have been cited in worldwide publications from the Financial Times and The New York Times to the Toronto Star and Germany's Focus Money. He has appeared to offer analysis on a variety of outlets including CNBC and NPR. Matt is the co-author of The Astonishing Collapse of MF Global as well as the creator and former co-host of The Motley Fool's Industry Focus podcast.