EPR PROPERTIES (EPR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:EPR - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US26884U1097 - REIT - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, EPR scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. EPR was compared to 30 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. EPR has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. EPR has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year EPR was profitable.
EPR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
EPR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years EPR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of EPR (2.26%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 5.39%, EPR is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of EPR (5.66%) is better than 63.33% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EPR is in line with the industry average of 5.28%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.66%) for EPR is above the 3 year average (5.38%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.26% | ||
| ROE | 5.39% | ||
| ROIC | 5.66% |
ROA(3y)2.47%
ROA(5y)1.28%
ROE(3y)5.77%
ROE(5y)2.85%
ROIC(3y)5.38%
ROIC(5y)4.15%
1.3 Margins
EPR's Profit Margin of 17.71% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EPR outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EPR has declined.
The Operating Margin of EPR (52.66%) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
EPR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
EPR has a better Gross Margin (95.33%) than 90.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EPR has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 52.66% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.71% | ||
| GM | 95.33% |
OM growth 3Y8.75%
OM growth 5Y3%
PM growth 3Y7.63%
PM growth 5Y-8.57%
GM growth 3Y0.59%
GM growth 5Y0.18%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), EPR is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for EPR has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, EPR has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for EPR is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
EPR has an Altman-Z score of 0.82. This is a bad value and indicates that EPR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
EPR has a Altman-Z score (0.82) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of EPR is 9.88, which is on the high side as it means it would take EPR, 9.88 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of EPR (9.88) is better than 70.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.20 is on the high side and indicates that EPR has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.20, EPR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.82 |
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC7.58%
2.3 Liquidity
EPR has a Current Ratio of 0.43. This is a bad value and indicates that EPR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
EPR has a worse Current ratio (0.43) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
EPR has a Quick Ratio of 0.43. This is a bad value and indicates that EPR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
EPR has a Quick ratio of 0.43. This is in the lower half of the industry: EPR underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.43 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for EPR have decreased strongly by -37.79% in the last year.
The earnings per share for EPR have been decreasing by -10.07% on average. This is quite bad
EPR shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.62%.
Measured over the past years, EPR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.39% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-37.79%
EPS 3Y17.35%
EPS 5Y-10.07%
EPS Q2Q%4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.62%
Revenue growth 3Y9.5%
Revenue growth 5Y1.39%
Sales Q2Q%4.66%
3.2 Future
EPR is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 25.93% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, EPR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.99% on average per year.
EPS Next Y86.13%
EPS Next 2Y36.69%
EPS Next 3Y25.93%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.9%
Revenue Next 2Y5.84%
Revenue Next 3Y2.71%
Revenue Next 5Y3.99%
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 accelerating.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
EPR is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 37.04.
EPR's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.41. EPR is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.19, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of EPR.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EPR indicates a rather cheap valuation: EPR is cheaper than 86.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EPR to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.19), we can say EPR is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.19 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EPR is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
86.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EPR, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.69 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
EPR has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
EPR's earnings are expected to grow with 25.93% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.43
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y36.69%
EPS Next 3Y25.93%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.92%, EPR is a good candidate for dividend investing.
EPR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.78.
EPR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.92% |
5.2 History
The dividend of EPR decreases each year by -5.07%.
EPR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
EPR has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.07%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
225.96% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EPR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP225.96%
EPS Next 2Y36.69%
EPS Next 3Y25.93%
60.37
+0.59 (+0.99%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners79.68%
Inst Owner Change-0.09%
Ins Owners2.16%
Ins Owner Change16.53%
Market Cap4.59B
Analysts72.94
Price Target56 (-7.24%)
Short Float %4.83%
Short Ratio5.36
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.92% |
Yearly Dividend3.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.07%
DP225.96%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-52.49%
Min EPS beat(2)-129.26%
Max EPS beat(2)24.27%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-37.99%
Min EPS beat(4)-129.26%
Max EPS beat(4)24.27%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-19.05%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-14.07%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)357.28%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.33%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.67%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.99%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.65%
Min Revenue beat(4)3.12%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.99%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.54%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)8.55%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)9.69%
PT rev (1m)0.37%
PT rev (3m)5.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.71%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.82%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.19 | ||
| P/S | 6.51 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.25 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.69 | ||
| P/B | 1.98 | ||
| P/tB | 2.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.69 |
EPS(TTM)1.63
EY2.7%
EPS(NY)2.99
Fwd EY4.95%
FCF(TTM)3.71
FCFY6.15%
OCF(TTM)5.17
OCFY8.56%
SpS9.28
BVpS30.51
TBVpS30.07
PEG (NY)0.43
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.26% | ||
| ROE | 5.39% | ||
| ROCE | 7.16% | ||
| ROIC | 5.66% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.68% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.72% | ||
| OM | 52.66% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.71% | ||
| GM | 95.33% | ||
| FCFM | 40.03% |
ROA(3y)2.47%
ROA(5y)1.28%
ROE(3y)5.77%
ROE(5y)2.85%
ROIC(3y)5.38%
ROIC(5y)4.15%
ROICexc(3y)5.45%
ROICexc(5y)4.28%
ROICexgc(3y)5.51%
ROICexgc(5y)4.33%
ROCE(3y)6.81%
ROCE(5y)5.25%
ROICexcg growth 3Y19.26%
ROICexcg growth 5Y6.31%
ROICexc growth 3Y18.72%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.03%
OM growth 3Y8.75%
OM growth 5Y3%
PM growth 3Y7.63%
PM growth 5Y-8.57%
GM growth 3Y0.59%
GM growth 5Y0.18%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.13
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.88 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.19 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 66.37% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 15.64% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.86 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.04% | ||
| Profit Quality | 226.02% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.82 |
F-Score5
WACC7.58%
ROIC/WACC0.75
Cap/Depr(3y)110.86%
Cap/Depr(5y)86.3%
Cap/Sales(3y)26.92%
Cap/Sales(5y)23.2%
Profit Quality(3y)175.09%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-37.79%
EPS 3Y17.35%
EPS 5Y-10.07%
EPS Q2Q%4%
EPS Next Y86.13%
EPS Next 2Y36.69%
EPS Next 3Y25.93%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.62%
Revenue growth 3Y9.5%
Revenue growth 5Y1.39%
Sales Q2Q%4.66%
Revenue Next Year8.9%
Revenue Next 2Y5.84%
Revenue Next 3Y2.71%
Revenue Next 5Y3.99%
EBIT growth 1Y0.6%
EBIT growth 3Y19.08%
EBIT growth 5Y4.44%
EBIT Next Year56.01%
EBIT Next 3Y19.18%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y89.04%
FCF growth 3Y3.51%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-9.7%
OCF growth 3Y8.6%
OCF growth 5Y-2.2%