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DOUGLAS EMMETT INC (DEI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:DEI - US25960P1093 - REIT

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Last: 8/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to DEI. DEI was compared to 129 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. The financial health of DEI is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. DEI does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DEI had negative earnings in the past year.
DEI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years DEI 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years DEI had a positive operating cash flow.
DEI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDEI 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 -500M -1B

1.2 Ratios

DEI's Return On Assets of 0.38% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DEI outperforms 45.74% of its industry peers.
DEI has a Return On Equity (1.81%) which is in line with its industry peers.
DEI's Return On Invested Capital of 1.67% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DEI is outperformed by 72.09% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DEI is in line with the industry average of 3.07%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.38%
ROE 1.81%
ROIC 1.67%
ROA(3y)0.26%
ROA(5y)0.4%
ROE(3y)0.95%
ROE(5y)1.51%
ROIC(3y)1.67%
ROIC(5y)1.63%
DEI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDEI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 3.62%, DEI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.84% of the companies in the same industry.
DEI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 19.49%, DEI is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.74% of the companies in the same industry.
DEI's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
DEI's Gross Margin of 63.41% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DEI is outperformed by 60.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DEI has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 19.49%
PM (TTM) 3.62%
GM 63.41%
OM growth 3Y-1.45%
OM growth 5Y-4.15%
PM growth 3Y-31.59%
PM growth 5Y-43.41%
GM growth 3Y-1.25%
GM growth 5Y-1.1%
DEI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDEI 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), DEI is destroying value.
DEI has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
DEI has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, DEI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
DEI Yearly Shares OutstandingDEI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
DEI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDEI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

DEI has an Altman-Z score of 0.22. This is a bad value and indicates that DEI is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.22, DEI is not doing good in the industry: 65.89% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DEI is 43.83, which is on the high side as it means it would take DEI, 43.83 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 43.83, DEI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.79% of the companies in the same industry.
DEI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.78. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.78, DEI is not doing good in the industry: 79.84% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.78
Debt/FCF 43.83
Altman-Z 0.22
ROIC/WACC0.27
WACC6.23%
DEI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDEI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

DEI has a Current Ratio of 2.54. This indicates that DEI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.54, DEI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.37% of the companies in the same industry.
DEI has a Quick Ratio of 2.54. This indicates that DEI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.54, DEI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.54
Quick Ratio 2.54
DEI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDEI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

DEI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 71.43%, which is quite impressive.
The earnings per share for DEI have been decreasing by -42.57% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue has decreased by -0.57% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, DEI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.04% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)71.43%
EPS 3Y-20.63%
EPS 5Y-42.57%
EPS Q2Q%-166.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.57%
Revenue growth 3Y2.41%
Revenue growth 5Y1.04%
Sales Q2Q%2.71%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -34.99% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.95% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-120.2%
EPS Next 2Y-94.6%
EPS Next 3Y-55.87%
EPS Next 5Y-34.99%
Revenue Next Year1.97%
Revenue Next 2Y2.07%
Revenue Next 3Y2.19%
Revenue Next 5Y3.95%

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 accelerating.
DEI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDEI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
DEI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDEI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for DEI. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for DEI. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
DEI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDEI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 -100 -200

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DEI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DEI is cheaper than 67.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DEI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DEI is cheaper than 75.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.49
EV/EBITDA 13.18
DEI Per share dataDEI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

DEI's earnings are expected to decrease with -55.87% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-94.6%
EPS Next 3Y-55.87%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DEI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.14%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.36, DEI has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
DEI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.14%

5.2 History

The dividend of DEI decreases each year by -6.08%.
DEI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
DEI has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.08%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
DEI Yearly Dividends per shareDEI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

DEI pays out 351.13% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of DEI has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP351.13%
EPS Next 2Y-94.6%
EPS Next 3Y-55.87%
DEI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDEI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -500M -1B
DEI Dividend Payout.DEI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DEI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

DOUGLAS EMMETT INC

NYSE:DEI (8/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)08-05 2025-08-05/amc
Earnings (Next)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Inst Owners108.32%
Inst Owner Change-4.95%
Ins Owners3.41%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap2.60B
Analysts67.5
Price Target16.72 (7.66%)
Short Float %13.87%
Short Ratio13.53
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.14%
Yearly Dividend0.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.08%
DP351.13%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date06-30 2025-06-30 (0.19)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-14.45%
Min EPS beat(2)-65.02%
Max EPS beat(2)36.12%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)112.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-65.02%
Max EPS beat(4)397.03%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)74.6%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)34.84%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)19.05%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.03%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.05%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.38%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.73%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.51%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.06%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.21%
PT rev (1m)-0.34%
PT rev (3m)-8.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-68.89%
EPS NY rev (1m)55.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)82.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.21%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.9%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.41%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 2.6
P/FCF 20.49
P/OCF 6.64
P/B 1.3
P/tB 1.31
EV/EBITDA 13.18
EPS(TTM)-0.06
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.23
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.76
FCFY4.88%
OCF(TTM)2.34
OCFY15.06%
SpS5.97
BVpS11.94
TBVpS11.89
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.38%
ROE 1.81%
ROCE 2.12%
ROIC 1.67%
ROICexc 1.75%
ROICexgc 1.76%
OM 19.49%
PM (TTM) 3.62%
GM 63.41%
FCFM 12.7%
ROA(3y)0.26%
ROA(5y)0.4%
ROE(3y)0.95%
ROE(5y)1.51%
ROIC(3y)1.67%
ROIC(5y)1.63%
ROICexc(3y)1.75%
ROICexc(5y)1.7%
ROICexgc(3y)1.78%
ROICexgc(5y)1.72%
ROCE(3y)2.12%
ROCE(5y)2.07%
ROICexcg growth 3Y1.27%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-2.56%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.06%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.66%
OM growth 3Y-1.45%
OM growth 5Y-4.15%
PM growth 3Y-31.59%
PM growth 5Y-43.41%
GM growth 3Y-1.25%
GM growth 5Y-1.1%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.11
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.78
Debt/FCF 43.83
Debt/EBITDA 9.47
Cap/Depr 67.49%
Cap/Sales 26.49%
Interest Coverage 0.86
Cash Conversion 66.71%
Profit Quality 350.25%
Current Ratio 2.54
Quick Ratio 2.54
Altman-Z 0.22
F-Score6
WACC6.23%
ROIC/WACC0.27
Cap/Depr(3y)88.33%
Cap/Depr(5y)84.24%
Cap/Sales(3y)34.7%
Cap/Sales(5y)33.88%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)71.43%
EPS 3Y-20.63%
EPS 5Y-42.57%
EPS Q2Q%-166.67%
EPS Next Y-120.2%
EPS Next 2Y-94.6%
EPS Next 3Y-55.87%
EPS Next 5Y-34.99%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.57%
Revenue growth 3Y2.41%
Revenue growth 5Y1.04%
Sales Q2Q%2.71%
Revenue Next Year1.97%
Revenue Next 2Y2.07%
Revenue Next 3Y2.19%
Revenue Next 5Y3.95%
EBIT growth 1Y14.89%
EBIT growth 3Y0.93%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.15%
EBIT Next Year184.5%
EBIT Next 3Y44.44%
EBIT Next 5Y33.59%
FCF growth 1Y-47.19%
FCF growth 3Y3.24%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-18.92%
OCF growth 3Y-2.94%
OCF growth 5Y-2.74%