ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:EPRT - US29670E1073 - REIT
30.77 USD
+0.2 (+0.65%)
EPRT gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 128 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. EPRT has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. EPRT is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year EPRT was profitable.
EPRT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years EPRT has been profitable.
In the past 5 years EPRT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
EPRT's Return On Assets of 3.62% is amongst the best of the industry. EPRT outperforms 84.38% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 6.24%, EPRT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.78% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 4.10%, EPRT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.56% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EPRT is in line with the industry average of 3.04%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.68%) for EPRT is below the current ROIC(4.10%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.62% | ||
| ROE | 6.24% | ||
| ROIC | 4.1% |
ROA(3y)3.61%
ROA(5y)3.08%
ROE(3y)5.82%
ROE(5y)4.96%
ROIC(3y)3.68%
ROIC(5y)3.33%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 45.10%, EPRT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.31% of the companies in the same industry.
EPRT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
EPRT has a Operating Margin of 63.61%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EPRT outperforms 98.44% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EPRT has grown nicely.
EPRT has a better Gross Margin (98.70%) than 98.44% of its industry peers.
EPRT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 63.61% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 45.1% | ||
| GM | 98.7% |
OM growth 3Y3.86%
OM growth 5Y4.39%
PM growth 3Y2.82%
PM growth 5Y8.69%
GM growth 3Y0.46%
GM growth 5Y0.23%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), EPRT is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, EPRT has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for EPRT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
EPRT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
EPRT has an Altman-Z score of 1.56. This is a bad value and indicates that EPRT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of EPRT (1.56) is better than 91.41% of its industry peers.
EPRT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.69. This is a neutral value indicating EPRT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
EPRT's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.69 is amongst the best of the industry. EPRT outperforms 82.81% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.56 |
ROIC/WACC0.55
WACC7.41%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.12 indicates that EPRT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.12, EPRT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.03% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.12 indicates that EPRT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of EPRT (2.12) is better than 82.03% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.12 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.83% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.89% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has grown by 24.19% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, EPRT shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 26.39% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.83%
EPS 3Y12.07%
EPS 5Y10.89%
EPS Q2Q%22.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.19%
Revenue growth 3Y25%
Revenue growth 5Y26.39%
Sales Q2Q%23.74%
3.2 Future
EPRT is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.91% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, EPRT will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 14.61% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.31%
EPS Next 2Y8.59%
EPS Next 3Y7.09%
EPS Next 5Y4.91%
Revenue Next Year23.14%
Revenue Next 2Y20.15%
Revenue Next 3Y18.2%
Revenue Next 5Y14.61%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.81, EPRT is valued on the expensive side.
EPRT's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EPRT is cheaper than 77.34% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.34. EPRT is around the same levels.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.89, the valuation of EPRT can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EPRT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.63% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EPRT to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.43), we can say EPRT is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EPRT is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 78.13% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.93 |
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.
EPRT has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.19
PEG (5Y)2.28
EPS Next 2Y8.59%
EPS Next 3Y7.09%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.02%, EPRT is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.28, EPRT is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, EPRT pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.02% |
5.2 History
The dividend of EPRT has a limited annual growth rate of 2.50%.
EPRT has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
As EPRT did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.5%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
94.03% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EPRT. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of EPRT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP94.03%
EPS Next 2Y8.59%
EPS Next 3Y7.09%
NYSE:EPRT (11/13/2025, 1:48:05 PM)
30.77
+0.2 (+0.65%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners112.56%
Inst Owner Change0.32%
Ins Owners0.61%
Ins Owner Change1.17%
Market Cap6.10B
Revenue(TTM)531.06M
Net Income(TTM)239.51M
Analysts82.31
Price Target36.72 (19.34%)
Short Float %6.61%
Short Ratio7.33
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.02% |
Yearly Dividend1.13
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.5%
DP94.03%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.72%
Min EPS beat(2)1.75%
Max EPS beat(2)3.7%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.59%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.51%
Max EPS beat(4)3.7%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.42%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)6.58%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)6%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.1%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.53%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.29%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.01%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.55%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.22%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.99%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.66%
PT rev (1m)0.58%
PT rev (3m)0.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.85%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.83%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.89 | ||
| P/S | 11.48 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 16.8 | ||
| P/B | 1.59 | ||
| P/tB | 1.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.93 |
EPS(TTM)1.24
EY4.03%
EPS(NY)1.34
Fwd EY4.37%
FCF(TTM)-4.41
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.83
OCFY5.95%
SpS2.68
BVpS19.36
TBVpS19.36
PEG (NY)2.19
PEG (5Y)2.28
Graham Number23.24
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.62% | ||
| ROE | 6.24% | ||
| ROCE | 5.19% | ||
| ROIC | 4.1% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.11% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.12% | ||
| OM | 63.61% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 45.1% | ||
| GM | 98.7% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)3.61%
ROA(5y)3.08%
ROE(3y)5.82%
ROE(5y)4.96%
ROIC(3y)3.68%
ROIC(5y)3.33%
ROICexc(3y)3.71%
ROICexc(5y)3.37%
ROICexgc(3y)3.74%
ROICexgc(5y)3.42%
ROCE(3y)4.65%
ROCE(5y)4.22%
ROICexgc growth 3Y6.53%
ROICexgc growth 5Y5.81%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.01%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.37%
OM growth 3Y3.86%
OM growth 5Y4.39%
PM growth 3Y2.82%
PM growth 5Y8.69%
GM growth 3Y0.46%
GM growth 5Y0.23%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.08
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.44 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 850.04% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 232.72% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.68 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 75.13% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.56 |
F-Score6
WACC7.41%
ROIC/WACC0.55
Cap/Depr(3y)916.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)983.03%
Cap/Sales(3y)264.22%
Cap/Sales(5y)300.1%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.83%
EPS 3Y12.07%
EPS 5Y10.89%
EPS Q2Q%22.22%
EPS Next Y11.31%
EPS Next 2Y8.59%
EPS Next 3Y7.09%
EPS Next 5Y4.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.19%
Revenue growth 3Y25%
Revenue growth 5Y26.39%
Sales Q2Q%23.74%
Revenue Next Year23.14%
Revenue Next 2Y20.15%
Revenue Next 3Y18.2%
Revenue Next 5Y14.61%
EBIT growth 1Y24.37%
EBIT growth 3Y29.82%
EBIT growth 5Y31.94%
EBIT Next Year82.62%
EBIT Next 3Y35.08%
EBIT Next 5Y22.07%
FCF growth 1Y-20.18%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y52.27%
OCF growth 3Y22.6%
OCF growth 5Y28.34%
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ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT) stock?
The financial health rating of ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT) is 5 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT) is expected to grow by 11.31% in the next year.