EPR PROPERTIES (EPR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:EPR - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US26884U1097 - REIT - Currency: USD
Overall EPR gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated EPR against 30 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. While EPR has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. EPR is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
EPR had positive earnings in the past year.
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
EPR has a Return On Assets (2.17%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
EPR has a Return On Equity of 5.25%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EPR outperforms 56.67% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.48%, EPR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EPR is in line with the industry average of 5.35%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.38%) for EPR is below the current ROIC(5.48%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.17% | ||
| ROE | 5.25% | ||
| ROIC | 5.48% |
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 has a Profit Margin of 17.47%. This is in the better half of the industry: EPR outperforms 63.33% of its industry peers.
EPR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 52.30%, EPR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EPR has grown nicely.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 95.29%, EPR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.00% 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 | 52.3% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.47% | ||
| GM | 95.29% |
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
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.65, we must say that EPR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
EPR's Altman-Z score of 0.65 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. EPR is outperformed by 70.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of EPR is 11.67, which is on the high side as it means it would take EPR, 11.67 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of EPR (11.67) is better than 63.33% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.23 is on the high side and indicates that EPR has dependencies on debt financing.
EPR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.23. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EPR outperforms 46.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.65 |
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC7.47%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.41 indicates that EPR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
EPR's Current ratio of 0.41 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. EPR is outperformed by 70.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.41 indicates that EPR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
EPR has a Quick ratio of 0.41. This is in the lower half of the industry: EPR underperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.41 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.41 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for EPR have decreased strongly by -37.50% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, EPR shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -10.07% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, EPR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.08% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.39% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-37.5%
EPS 3Y17.35%
EPS 5Y-10.07%
EPS Q2Q%-136.54%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.08%
Revenue growth 3Y9.5%
Revenue growth 5Y1.39%
Sales Q2Q%3.05%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 24.95% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.63% yearly.
EPS Next Y77.07%
EPS Next 2Y34.88%
EPS Next 3Y24.95%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.72%
Revenue Next 2Y3.15%
Revenue Next 3Y3.2%
Revenue Next 5Y3.63%
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.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 31.27, the valuation of EPR can be described as expensive.
EPR's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
EPR is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.18, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.66, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of EPR.
90.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EPR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
EPR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 20.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
EPR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. EPR is cheaper than 90.00% 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 | 15.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.5 |
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 24.95% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.41
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y34.88%
EPS Next 3Y24.95%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
EPR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.13%, which is a nice return.
EPR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.72. EPR pays more dividend than 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, EPR pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.13% |
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
229.56% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EPR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP229.56%
EPS Next 2Y34.88%
EPS Next 3Y24.95%
NYSE:EPR (5/5/2025, 1:57:41 PM)
50.03
+0.1 (+0.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners72.35%
Inst Owner Change-12.59%
Ins Owners1.71%
Ins Owner Change8.22%
Market Cap3.81B
Analysts70.59
Price Target53.04 (6.02%)
Short Float %4.03%
Short Ratio3.49
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.13% |
Yearly Dividend3.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.07%
DP229.56%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-77.06%
Min EPS beat(2)-129.26%
Max EPS beat(2)-24.86%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-38.22%
Min EPS beat(4)-129.26%
Max EPS beat(4)23.35%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-20.82%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-14.63%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)360.89%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.69%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.26%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.59%
Min Revenue beat(4)2.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.82%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)6.49%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)8.88%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)10.64%
PT rev (1m)0.39%
PT rev (3m)7.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.48%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.96%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.5%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.66 | ||
| P/S | 5.45 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.68 | ||
| P/B | 1.64 | ||
| P/tB | 1.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.5 |
EPS(TTM)1.6
EY3.2%
EPS(NY)2.83
Fwd EY5.66%
FCF(TTM)3.22
FCFY6.44%
OCF(TTM)5.17
OCFY10.33%
SpS9.18
BVpS30.54
TBVpS30.12
PEG (NY)0.41
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.17% | ||
| ROE | 5.25% | ||
| ROCE | 6.94% | ||
| ROIC | 5.48% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.5% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.62% | ||
| OM | 52.3% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.47% | ||
| GM | 95.29% | ||
| FCFM | 35.12% |
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 Turnover0.12
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.67 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.39 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 89.28% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 21.2% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.82 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.06% | ||
| Profit Quality | 201.08% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.41 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.65 |
F-Score5
WACC7.47%
ROIC/WACC0.73
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)-37.5%
EPS 3Y17.35%
EPS 5Y-10.07%
EPS Q2Q%-136.54%
EPS Next Y77.07%
EPS Next 2Y34.88%
EPS Next 3Y24.95%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.08%
Revenue growth 3Y9.5%
Revenue growth 5Y1.39%
Sales Q2Q%3.05%
Revenue Next Year2.72%
Revenue Next 2Y3.15%
Revenue Next 3Y3.2%
Revenue Next 5Y3.63%
EBIT growth 1Y-3.26%
EBIT growth 3Y19.08%
EBIT growth 5Y4.44%
EBIT Next Year55.18%
EBIT Next 3Y17.07%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-16.96%
FCF growth 3Y3.51%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-12.07%
OCF growth 3Y8.6%
OCF growth 5Y-2.2%