EPR PROPERTIES (EPR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:EPR - US26884U1097 - REIT
56.63 USD
-0.13 (-0.23%)
56.35 USD
-0.28 (-0.49%)
Overall EPR gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated EPR against 29 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. EPR has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. EPR has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year EPR was profitable.
In the past year EPR had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years EPR 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years EPR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
EPR has a better Return On Assets (2.80%) than 62.07% of its industry peers.
EPR has a Return On Equity (6.67%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
EPR's Return On Invested Capital of 5.71% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EPR outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EPR is in line with the industry average of 4.79%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.71%) for EPR is above the 3 year average (5.38%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.8% | ||
| ROE | 6.67% | ||
| ROIC | 5.71% |
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 21.88%, EPR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
EPR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 53.04%, EPR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
EPR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 95.35%, EPR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
EPR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 53.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.88% | ||
| GM | 95.35% |
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.
EPR has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for EPR has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, EPR has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.77, we must say that EPR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
EPR has a worse Altman-Z score (0.77) than 62.07% of its industry peers.
EPR has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.89. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as EPR would need 9.89 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 9.89, EPR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.20 is on the high side and indicates that EPR has dependencies on debt financing.
EPR's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.20 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EPR outperforms 51.72% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.77 |
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC7.38%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.43, EPR is doing worse than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.43 indicates that EPR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of EPR (0.43) is worse than 72.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.43 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
EPR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -16.80%.
EPR shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -10.07% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.30% in the past year.
EPR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.39% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.8%
EPS 3Y17.35%
EPS 5Y-10.07%
EPS Q2Q%78.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.3%
Revenue growth 3Y9.5%
Revenue growth 5Y1.39%
Sales Q2Q%2.87%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, EPR will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 24.84% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.00% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y89.9%
EPS Next 2Y35.44%
EPS Next 3Y24.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.52%
Revenue Next 2Y5.99%
Revenue Next 3Y3.34%
Revenue Next 5Y4%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.90, EPR can be considered very expensive at the moment.
68.97% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EPR, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.20, EPR is valued at the same level.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.29 indicates a rather expensive valuation of EPR.
EPR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. EPR is cheaper than 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
EPR is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.29 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EPR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.66% of the companies are valued more expensively.
EPR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. EPR is cheaper than 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.03 |
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.
The decent profitability rating of EPR may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as EPR's earnings are expected to grow with 24.84% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y35.44%
EPS Next 3Y24.84%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
EPR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.25%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.99, EPR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, EPR pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.25% |
5.2 History
The dividend of EPR decreases each year by -5.07%.
EPR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
183.51% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EPR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP183.51%
EPS Next 2Y35.44%
EPS Next 3Y24.84%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners79.99%
Inst Owner Change3.38%
Ins Owners2.16%
Ins Owner Change2.14%
Market Cap4.31B
Analysts71.76
Price Target57.89 (2.22%)
Short Float %6.52%
Short Ratio5.13
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.25% |
Yearly Dividend3.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.07%
DP183.51%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)27.16%
Min EPS beat(2)24.27%
Max EPS beat(2)30.04%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-24.95%
Min EPS beat(4)-129.26%
Max EPS beat(4)30.04%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-15.94%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-10.34%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.42%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.87%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.07%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.67%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.71%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.07%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.99%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.08%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)7.83%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)8.89%
PT rev (1m)-0.7%
PT rev (3m)3.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.57%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.76%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.29 | ||
| P/S | 6.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.26 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.73 | ||
| P/B | 1.85 | ||
| P/tB | 1.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.03 |
EPS(TTM)2.03
EY3.58%
EPS(NY)2.94
Fwd EY5.18%
FCF(TTM)3.71
FCFY6.55%
OCF(TTM)5.28
OCFY9.32%
SpS9.34
BVpS30.62
TBVpS30.19
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.8% | ||
| ROE | 6.67% | ||
| ROCE | 7.23% | ||
| ROIC | 5.71% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.73% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.76% | ||
| OM | 53.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.88% | ||
| GM | 95.35% | ||
| FCFM | 39.73% |
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 | 9.89 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.13 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 71.39% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 16.77% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.8 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.83% | ||
| Profit Quality | 181.56% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.77 |
F-Score5
WACC7.38%
ROIC/WACC0.77
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)-16.8%
EPS 3Y17.35%
EPS 5Y-10.07%
EPS Q2Q%78.43%
EPS Next Y89.9%
EPS Next 2Y35.44%
EPS Next 3Y24.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.3%
Revenue growth 3Y9.5%
Revenue growth 5Y1.39%
Sales Q2Q%2.87%
Revenue Next Year9.52%
Revenue Next 2Y5.99%
Revenue Next 3Y3.34%
Revenue Next 5Y4%
EBIT growth 1Y2.22%
EBIT growth 3Y19.08%
EBIT growth 5Y4.44%
EBIT Next Year58.03%
EBIT Next 3Y18.91%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-2.06%
FCF growth 3Y3.51%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-9.86%
OCF growth 3Y8.6%
OCF growth 5Y-2.2%