ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:EPRT • US29670E1073

34.57 USD
-0.01 (-0.03%)
At close: Mar 4, 2026
34.72 USD
+0.15 (+0.43%)
After Hours: 3/4/2026, 8:22:01 PM
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This EPRT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, EPRT scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. EPRT was compared to 122 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. While EPRT belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. EPRT is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating. With these ratings, EPRT could be worth investigating further for growth investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. EPRT Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year EPRT was profitable.
  • EPRT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years EPRT has always been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years EPRT had a positive operating cash flow.
EPRT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFEPRT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M -400M -600M -800M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.67%, EPRT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.87% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of EPRT (6.00%) is better than 69.67% of its industry peers.
  • EPRT's Return On Invested Capital of 4.20% is amongst the best of the industry. EPRT outperforms 81.15% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EPRT is in line with the industry average of 3.10%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (3.97%) for EPRT is below the current ROIC(4.20%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.67%
ROE 6%
ROIC 4.2%
ROA(3y)3.72%
ROA(5y)3.48%
ROE(3y)6.03%
ROE(5y)5.63%
ROIC(3y)3.97%
ROIC(5y)3.69%
EPRT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICEPRT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

1.3 Margins

  • EPRT has a Profit Margin of 44.92%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EPRT outperforms 95.90% of its industry peers.
  • EPRT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of EPRT (63.98%) is better than 99.18% of its industry peers.
  • EPRT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 98.65%, EPRT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.54% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EPRT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 63.98%
PM (TTM) 44.92%
GM 98.65%
OM growth 3Y3.57%
OM growth 5Y6.83%
PM growth 3Y-1.29%
PM growth 5Y11.95%
GM growth 3Y-0.06%
GM growth 5Y0.21%
EPRT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsEPRT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

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2. EPRT Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), EPRT is destroying value.
  • EPRT has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, EPRT has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, EPRT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
EPRT Yearly Shares OutstandingEPRT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M
EPRT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsEPRT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.80, we must say that EPRT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.80, EPRT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.98% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.60 indicates that EPRT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • EPRT has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.60. This is amongst the best in the industry. EPRT outperforms 84.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.6
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.8
ROIC/WACC0.57
WACC7.36%
EPRT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFEPRT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

  • EPRT has a Current Ratio of 2.36. This indicates that EPRT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • EPRT has a Current ratio of 2.36. This is amongst the best in the industry. EPRT outperforms 92.62% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.36 indicates that EPRT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • EPRT has a Quick ratio of 2.36. This is amongst the best in the industry. EPRT outperforms 92.62% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.36
Quick Ratio 2.36
EPRT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesEPRT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

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3. EPRT Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • EPRT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.28%, which is quite good.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 23.81% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • Looking at the last year, EPRT shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 24.82%.
  • EPRT shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 27.90% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.28%
EPS 3Y8.22%
EPS 5Y23.81%
EPS Q2Q%13.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.82%
Revenue growth 3Y25.12%
Revenue growth 5Y27.9%
Sales Q2Q%25.19%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.24% on average over the next years.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, EPRT will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 15.13% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.38%
EPS Next 2Y6.09%
EPS Next 3Y4.45%
EPS Next 5Y5.24%
Revenue Next Year17.94%
Revenue Next 2Y17.38%
Revenue Next 3Y13.2%
Revenue Next 5Y15.13%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
EPRT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesEPRT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
EPRT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesEPRT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0.5 1 1.5

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4. EPRT Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 27.01, the valuation of EPRT can be described as expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EPRT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.31% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • EPRT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.03.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 24.92, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of EPRT.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EPRT indicates a rather cheap valuation: EPRT is cheaper than 86.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EPRT to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.11), we can say EPRT is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.01
Fwd PE 24.92
EPRT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEPRT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of EPRT indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: EPRT is more expensive than 72.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 18.14
EPRT Per share dataEPRT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates EPRT does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The excellent profitability rating of EPRT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.22
PEG (5Y)1.13
EPS Next 2Y6.09%
EPS Next 3Y4.45%

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5. EPRT Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • EPRT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.68%.
  • EPRT's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 7.07.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, EPRT pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.68%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of EPRT has a limited annual growth rate of 5.30%.
  • EPRT has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
  • EPRT has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.3%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
EPRT Yearly Dividends per shareEPRT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • EPRT pays out 92.79% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of EPRT is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP92.79%
EPS Next 2Y6.09%
EPS Next 3Y4.45%
EPRT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendEPRT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M -400M -600M -800M
EPRT Dividend Payout.EPRT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.EPRT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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EPRT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY

NYSE:EPRT (3/4/2026, 8:22:01 PM)

After market: 34.72 +0.15 (+0.43%)

34.57

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)02-11
Earnings (Next)04-21
Inst Owners113.43%
Inst Owner Change8.82%
Ins Owners0.54%
Ins Owner Change13.64%
Market Cap6.85B
Revenue(TTM)561.22M
Net Income(TTM)252.12M
Analysts82.31
Price Target36.58 (5.81%)
Short Float %5.35%
Short Ratio5.37
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.68%
Yearly Dividend1.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.3%
DP92.79%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.74%
Min EPS beat(2)1.78%
Max EPS beat(2)3.7%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.98%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.29%
Max EPS beat(4)3.7%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.17%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)5.78%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)5.68%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.39%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.53%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.89%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.39%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.55%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.98%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.22%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.47%
PT rev (1m)0.29%
PT rev (3m)-0.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.76%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.4%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.6%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.01
Fwd PE 24.92
P/S 12.21
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 17.97
P/B 1.63
P/tB 1.63
EV/EBITDA 18.14
EPS(TTM)1.28
EY3.7%
EPS(NY)1.39
Fwd EY4.01%
FCF(TTM)-4.15
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.92
OCFY5.56%
SpS2.83
BVpS21.2
TBVpS21.2
PEG (NY)3.22
PEG (5Y)1.13
Graham Number24.71
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.67%
ROE 6%
ROCE 5.31%
ROIC 4.2%
ROICexc 4.24%
ROICexgc 4.23%
OM 63.98%
PM (TTM) 44.92%
GM 98.65%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)3.72%
ROA(5y)3.48%
ROE(3y)6.03%
ROE(5y)5.63%
ROIC(3y)3.97%
ROIC(5y)3.69%
ROICexc(3y)4%
ROICexc(5y)3.73%
ROICexgc(3y)4.02%
ROICexgc(5y)3.76%
ROCE(3y)5.03%
ROCE(5y)4.67%
ROICexgc growth 3Y7.46%
ROICexgc growth 5Y10.92%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.93%
ROICexc growth 5Y11.47%
OM growth 3Y3.57%
OM growth 5Y6.83%
PM growth 3Y-1.29%
PM growth 5Y11.95%
GM growth 3Y-0.06%
GM growth 5Y0.21%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.08
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.6
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 4.9
Cap/Depr 783.3%
Cap/Sales 214.39%
Interest Coverage 3.62
Cash Conversion 74.33%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.36
Quick Ratio 2.36
Altman-Z 1.8
F-Score6
WACC7.36%
ROIC/WACC0.57
Cap/Depr(3y)884.22%
Cap/Depr(5y)952.59%
Cap/Sales(3y)244.86%
Cap/Sales(5y)275.2%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.28%
EPS 3Y8.22%
EPS 5Y23.81%
EPS Q2Q%13.33%
EPS Next Y8.38%
EPS Next 2Y6.09%
EPS Next 3Y4.45%
EPS Next 5Y5.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.82%
Revenue growth 3Y25.12%
Revenue growth 5Y27.9%
Sales Q2Q%25.19%
Revenue Next Year17.94%
Revenue Next 2Y17.38%
Revenue Next 3Y13.2%
Revenue Next 5Y15.13%
EBIT growth 1Y25.08%
EBIT growth 3Y29.59%
EBIT growth 5Y36.63%
EBIT Next Year73.26%
EBIT Next 3Y29.86%
EBIT Next 5Y21.1%
FCF growth 1Y-5.33%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y23.53%
OCF growth 3Y21.78%
OCF growth 5Y30.84%

ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY / EPRT FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for EPRT stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to EPRT.


What is the valuation status of ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of EPRT stock?

ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the valuation of ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT) is 27.01 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.63.


How financially healthy is ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY?

The financial health rating of ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT) is 5 / 10.