EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTI (DEA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:DEA - US27616P3010 - REIT
20.74 USD
-0.27 (-1.29%)
DEA gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 128 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. While DEA is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. DEA is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
DEA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year DEA had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years DEA has been profitable.
In the past 5 years DEA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
DEA has a Return On Assets (0.39%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DEA has a Return On Equity (0.99%) which is in line with its industry peers.
DEA has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.06%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DEA underperforms 61.72% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DEA is in line with the industry average of 3.04%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.06%) for DEA is above the 3 year average (1.99%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.39% | ||
| ROE | 0.99% | ||
| ROIC | 2.06% |
ROA(3y)0.77%
ROA(5y)0.77%
ROE(3y)1.76%
ROE(5y)1.72%
ROIC(3y)1.99%
ROIC(5y)1.97%
1.3 Margins
DEA has a Profit Margin (4.05%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DEA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 25.96%, DEA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.81% of the companies in the same industry.
DEA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DEA has a Gross Margin of 66.83%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DEA outperforms 47.66% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DEA has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 25.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.05% | ||
| GM | 66.83% |
OM growth 3Y-0.51%
OM growth 5Y9.31%
PM growth 3Y-16.4%
PM growth 5Y14.46%
GM growth 3Y-0.86%
GM growth 5Y-0.31%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), DEA is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, DEA has more shares outstanding
DEA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
DEA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.18, we must say that DEA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
DEA has a worse Altman-Z score (0.18) than 66.41% of its industry peers.
DEA has a debt to FCF ratio of 14.13. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as DEA would need 14.13 years to pay back of all of its debts.
DEA's Debt to FCF ratio of 14.13 is amongst the best of the industry. DEA outperforms 85.16% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.23 is on the high side and indicates that DEA has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of DEA (1.23) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.18 |
ROIC/WACC0.34
WACC6.02%
2.3 Liquidity
DEA has a Current Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that DEA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.58, DEA is not doing good in the industry: 78.91% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
DEA has a Quick Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that DEA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of DEA (0.58) is worse than 78.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.58 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
DEA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -32.22%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 13.70% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
DEA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.42%.
DEA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.38% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-32.22%
EPS 3Y-18.42%
EPS 5Y13.7%
EPS Q2Q%-84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.42%
Revenue growth 3Y3.19%
Revenue growth 5Y6.38%
Sales Q2Q%15.2%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, DEA will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.23% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, DEA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.62% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-24.52%
EPS Next 2Y2.59%
EPS Next 3Y12.52%
EPS Next 5Y11.23%
Revenue Next Year10.99%
Revenue Next 2Y9.17%
Revenue Next 3Y8.74%
Revenue Next 5Y7.62%
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 stable.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 66.90, which means the current valuation is very expensive for DEA.
DEA's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DEA to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.47), we can say DEA is valued expensively.
DEA is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 41.48.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DEA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.72% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.42, DEA is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 66.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 41.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
DEA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DEA indicates a rather cheap valuation: DEA is cheaper than 95.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.35 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
DEA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
DEA's earnings are expected to grow with 12.52% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.88
EPS Next 2Y2.59%
EPS Next 3Y12.52%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.43%, DEA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
DEA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.49. DEA pays more dividend than 82.03% of the companies in the same industry.
DEA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.43% |
5.2 History
The dividend of DEA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 18.27%!
DEA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of DEA decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.27%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
DEA pays out 777.36% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of DEA is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP777.36%
EPS Next 2Y2.59%
EPS Next 3Y12.52%
NYSE:DEA (11/19/2025, 2:57:38 PM)
20.74
-0.27 (-1.29%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners74.61%
Inst Owner Change-3.12%
Ins Owners6.03%
Ins Owner Change6.04%
Market Cap940.56M
Revenue(TTM)327.31M
Net Income(TTM)13.25M
Analysts52.86
Price Target24.05 (15.96%)
Short Float %4%
Short Ratio3.28
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.43% |
Yearly Dividend2.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.27%
DP777.36%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-54.26%
Min EPS beat(2)-82.78%
Max EPS beat(2)-25.74%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-49.52%
Min EPS beat(4)-82.78%
Max EPS beat(4)-25.74%
EPS beat(8)0
Avg EPS beat(8)-33.61%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.41%
EPS beat(16)2
Avg EPS beat(16)-9.37%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.25%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.56%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.93%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.65%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.57%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.93%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.42%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.92%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.37%
PT rev (1m)-2.11%
PT rev (3m)-0.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-27.59%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-41.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)-16.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)-34.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.87%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.52%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 66.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 41.48 | ||
| P/S | 2.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.11 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.89 | ||
| P/B | 0.71 | ||
| P/tB | 0.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.35 |
EPS(TTM)0.31
EY1.49%
EPS(NY)0.5
Fwd EY2.41%
FCF(TTM)2.56
FCFY12.33%
OCF(TTM)5.34
OCFY25.73%
SpS7.22
BVpS29.39
TBVpS25.18
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.88
Graham Number14.32
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.39% | ||
| ROE | 0.99% | ||
| ROCE | 2.61% | ||
| ROIC | 2.06% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.06% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.19% | ||
| OM | 25.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.05% | ||
| GM | 66.83% | ||
| FCFM | 35.44% |
ROA(3y)0.77%
ROA(5y)0.77%
ROE(3y)1.76%
ROE(5y)1.72%
ROIC(3y)1.99%
ROIC(5y)1.97%
ROICexc(3y)2%
ROICexc(5y)1.98%
ROICexgc(3y)2.11%
ROICexgc(5y)2.1%
ROCE(3y)2.52%
ROCE(5y)2.49%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.87%
ROICexgc growth 5Y7.7%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.33%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.31%
OM growth 3Y-0.51%
OM growth 5Y9.31%
PM growth 3Y-16.4%
PM growth 5Y14.46%
GM growth 3Y-0.86%
GM growth 5Y-0.31%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.1
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.13 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 8.49 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 116.67% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 38.5% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.21 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 125.42% | ||
| Profit Quality | 875.47% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.18 |
F-Score5
WACC6.02%
ROIC/WACC0.34
Cap/Depr(3y)81.11%
Cap/Depr(5y)66.95%
Cap/Sales(3y)25.96%
Cap/Sales(5y)22.31%
Profit Quality(3y)245.15%
Profit Quality(5y)354.67%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-32.22%
EPS 3Y-18.42%
EPS 5Y13.7%
EPS Q2Q%-84%
EPS Next Y-24.52%
EPS Next 2Y2.59%
EPS Next 3Y12.52%
EPS Next 5Y11.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.42%
Revenue growth 3Y3.19%
Revenue growth 5Y6.38%
Sales Q2Q%15.2%
Revenue Next Year10.99%
Revenue Next 2Y9.17%
Revenue Next 3Y8.74%
Revenue Next 5Y7.62%
EBIT growth 1Y13.75%
EBIT growth 3Y2.66%
EBIT growth 5Y16.28%
EBIT Next Year160.03%
EBIT Next 3Y42.64%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y46.84%
FCF growth 3Y-49.68%
FCF growth 5Y-30.59%
OCF growth 1Y103.36%
OCF growth 3Y11.28%
OCF growth 5Y2.75%
EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTI / DEA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for DEA stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to DEA.
What is the valuation status of EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTI (DEA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTI (DEA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTI (DEA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTI (DEA) stock?
The financial health rating of EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTI (DEA) is 2 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for DEA stock?
The dividend rating of EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTI (DEA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 777.36%.