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EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTI (DEA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DEA - US27616P3010 - REIT

21.8 USD
-0.08 (-0.37%)
Last: 11/28/2025, 8:23:39 PM
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After Hours: 11/28/2025, 8:23:39 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, DEA scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DEA was compared to 128 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. There are concerns on the financial health of DEA while its profitability can be described as average. DEA has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DEA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year DEA had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years DEA has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years DEA had a positive operating cash flow.
DEA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDEA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 0.39%, DEA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.44% of the companies in the same industry.
DEA's Return On Equity of 0.99% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DEA outperforms 47.66% of its industry peers.
DEA's Return On Invested Capital of 2.06% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DEA is outperformed by 62.50% of its industry peers.
DEA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.98%. This is in line with the industry average of 3.06%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.06%) for DEA is above the 3 year average (1.98%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.39%
ROE 0.99%
ROIC 2.06%
ROA(3y)0.77%
ROA(5y)0.77%
ROE(3y)1.77%
ROE(5y)1.72%
ROIC(3y)1.98%
ROIC(5y)1.97%
DEA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDEA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 0.5 1 1.5 2

1.3 Margins

DEA has a Profit Margin (4.05%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DEA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of DEA (25.94%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DEA has grown nicely.
DEA's Gross Margin of 66.83% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DEA outperforms 47.66% of its industry peers.
DEA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 25.94%
PM (TTM) 4.05%
GM 66.83%
OM growth 3Y-0.6%
OM growth 5Y9.25%
PM growth 3Y-16.41%
PM growth 5Y14.45%
GM growth 3Y-0.86%
GM growth 5Y-0.31%
DEA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDEA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), DEA is destroying value.
DEA has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for DEA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, DEA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
DEA Yearly Shares OutstandingDEA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
DEA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDEA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.20, we must say that DEA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.20, DEA is not doing good in the industry: 66.41% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DEA is 14.11, which is on the high side as it means it would take DEA, 14.11 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 14.11, DEA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.16% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.23 is on the high side and indicates that DEA has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.23, DEA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.34% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.23
Debt/FCF 14.11
Altman-Z 0.2
ROIC/WACC0.34
WACC6.02%
DEA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDEA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that DEA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
DEA's Current ratio of 0.58 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DEA is outperformed by 78.91% of its industry peers.
DEA has a Quick Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that DEA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DEA has a Quick ratio of 0.58. This is in the lower half of the industry: DEA underperforms 78.91% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.58
Quick Ratio 0.58
DEA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDEA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for DEA have decreased strongly by -32.22% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, DEA shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 13.70% on average per year.
DEA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.42%.
Measured over the past years, DEA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.38% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-32.22%
EPS 3Y-18.42%
EPS 5Y13.7%
EPS Q2Q%-84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.42%
Revenue growth 3Y3.19%
Revenue growth 5Y6.38%
Sales Q2Q%15.2%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.23% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
DEA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.62% yearly.
EPS Next Y-24.52%
EPS Next 2Y2.59%
EPS Next 3Y12.52%
EPS Next 5Y11.23%
Revenue Next Year10.99%
Revenue Next 2Y9.17%
Revenue Next 3Y8.74%
Revenue Next 5Y7.62%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
DEA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDEA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 100M 200M 300M 400M
DEA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDEA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 70.32, the valuation of DEA can be described as expensive.
DEA's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DEA to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.31), we can say DEA is valued expensively.
DEA is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 43.60.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DEA is valued a bit cheaper than 61.72% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DEA to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.59), we can say DEA is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 70.32
Fwd PE 43.6
DEA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDEA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

DEA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DEA is cheaper than 60.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DEA indicates a rather cheap valuation: DEA is cheaper than 95.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.51
EV/EBITDA 13.6
DEA Per share dataDEA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

DEA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as DEA's earnings are expected to grow with 12.52% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.13
EPS Next 2Y2.59%
EPS Next 3Y12.52%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DEA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.23%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.59, DEA pays a better dividend. On top of this DEA pays more dividend than 80.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, DEA pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.23%

5.2 History

The dividend of DEA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 18.09%!
DEA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of DEA decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.09%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
DEA Yearly Dividends per shareDEA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

776.70% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DEA. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of DEA is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP776.7%
EPS Next 2Y2.59%
EPS Next 3Y12.52%
DEA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDEA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
DEA Dividend Payout.DEA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DEA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTI

NYSE:DEA (11/28/2025, 8:23:39 PM)

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21.8

-0.08 (-0.37%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)10-27 2025-10-27/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/bmo
Inst Owners74.61%
Inst Owner Change-3.13%
Ins Owners6.03%
Ins Owner Change0.26%
Market Cap1.01B
Revenue(TTM)327.31M
Net Income(TTM)13.25M
Analysts52.86
Price Target23.89 (9.59%)
Short Float %4%
Short Ratio3.28
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.23%
Yearly Dividend2.77
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.09%
DP776.7%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date11-07 2025-11-07 (0.45)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-54.26%
Min EPS beat(2)-82.78%
Max EPS beat(2)-25.74%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-49.52%
Min EPS beat(4)-82.78%
Max EPS beat(4)-25.74%
EPS beat(8)0
Avg EPS beat(8)-33.61%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.41%
EPS beat(16)2
Avg EPS beat(16)-9.37%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.25%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.56%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.93%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.65%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.57%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.93%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.42%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.92%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.37%
PT rev (1m)-2.77%
PT rev (3m)-1.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-27.59%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-27.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)-16.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.62%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 70.32
Fwd PE 43.6
P/S 3.02
P/FCF 8.51
P/OCF 4.08
P/B 0.74
P/tB 0.87
EV/EBITDA 13.6
EPS(TTM)0.31
EY1.42%
EPS(NY)0.5
Fwd EY2.29%
FCF(TTM)2.56
FCFY11.75%
OCF(TTM)5.34
OCFY24.5%
SpS7.22
BVpS29.4
TBVpS25.2
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.13
Graham Number14.32
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.39%
ROE 0.99%
ROCE 2.6%
ROIC 2.06%
ROICexc 2.06%
ROICexgc 2.19%
OM 25.94%
PM (TTM) 4.05%
GM 66.83%
FCFM 35.5%
ROA(3y)0.77%
ROA(5y)0.77%
ROE(3y)1.77%
ROE(5y)1.72%
ROIC(3y)1.98%
ROIC(5y)1.97%
ROICexc(3y)1.99%
ROICexc(5y)1.98%
ROICexgc(3y)2.11%
ROICexgc(5y)2.1%
ROCE(3y)2.51%
ROCE(5y)2.49%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.96%
ROICexgc growth 5Y7.64%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.42%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.25%
OM growth 3Y-0.6%
OM growth 5Y9.25%
PM growth 3Y-16.41%
PM growth 5Y14.45%
GM growth 3Y-0.86%
GM growth 5Y-0.31%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.1
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.23
Debt/FCF 14.11
Debt/EBITDA 8.48
Cap/Depr 116.44%
Cap/Sales 38.52%
Interest Coverage 1.22
Cash Conversion 125.41%
Profit Quality 877.16%
Current Ratio 0.58
Quick Ratio 0.58
Altman-Z 0.2
F-Score5
WACC6.02%
ROIC/WACC0.34
Cap/Depr(3y)81.03%
Cap/Depr(5y)66.9%
Cap/Sales(3y)26.01%
Cap/Sales(5y)22.34%
Profit Quality(3y)243.21%
Profit Quality(5y)353.51%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-32.22%
EPS 3Y-18.42%
EPS 5Y13.7%
EPS Q2Q%-84%
EPS Next Y-24.52%
EPS Next 2Y2.59%
EPS Next 3Y12.52%
EPS Next 5Y11.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.42%
Revenue growth 3Y3.19%
Revenue growth 5Y6.38%
Sales Q2Q%15.2%
Revenue Next Year10.99%
Revenue Next 2Y9.17%
Revenue Next 3Y8.74%
Revenue Next 5Y7.62%
EBIT growth 1Y13.67%
EBIT growth 3Y2.57%
EBIT growth 5Y16.22%
EBIT Next Year160.03%
EBIT Next 3Y42.64%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y47.07%
FCF growth 3Y-50.88%
FCF growth 5Y-31.59%
OCF growth 1Y103.58%
OCF growth 3Y11.19%
OCF growth 5Y2.71%

EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTI / DEA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for DEA stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to DEA.


What is the valuation status of EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTI (DEA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTI (DEA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTI (DEA) stock?

EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTI (DEA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the financial health of EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTI (DEA) stock?

The financial health rating of EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTI (DEA) is 2 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for DEA stock?

The dividend rating of EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTI (DEA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 776.7%.