EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTI (DEA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:DEA • US27616P3010

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This DEA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to DEA. DEA was compared to 123 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 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. DEA also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. DEA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • DEA had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year DEA had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • DEA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years DEA had a positive operating cash flow.
DEA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDEA 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 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

1.2 Ratios

  • DEA has a Return On Assets (0.36%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 0.93%, DEA is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.08% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.06%, DEA is not doing good in the industry: 64.75% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • DEA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.97%. This is in line with the industry average of 3.10%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (2.06%) for DEA is above the 3 year average (1.97%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.36%
ROE 0.93%
ROIC 2.06%
ROA(3y)0.53%
ROA(5y)0.75%
ROE(3y)1.25%
ROE(5y)1.71%
ROIC(3y)1.97%
ROIC(5y)2.02%
DEA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDEA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.67%, DEA is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.72% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DEA has declined.
  • DEA has a Operating Margin (25.35%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DEA has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 66.85%, DEA is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.90% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DEA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 25.35%
PM (TTM) 3.67%
GM 66.85%
OM growth 3Y0.69%
OM growth 5Y2.43%
PM growth 3Y-29.64%
PM growth 5Y-5.15%
GM growth 3Y0.06%
GM growth 5Y-0.68%
DEA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDEA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. DEA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • DEA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for DEA has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • DEA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • DEA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
DEA Yearly Shares OutstandingDEA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M
DEA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDEA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.22, we must say that DEA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • DEA has a Altman-Z score of 0.22. This is in the lower half of the industry: DEA underperforms 67.21% of its industry peers.
  • DEA has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.22. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as DEA would need 11.22 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • DEA has a better Debt to FCF ratio (11.22) than 87.70% of its industry peers.
  • DEA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.26. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • DEA has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.26) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.26
Debt/FCF 11.22
Altman-Z 0.22
ROIC/WACC0.34
WACC6.14%
DEA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDEA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.68 indicates that DEA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.68, DEA is doing worse than 63.93% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.68 indicates that DEA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • DEA has a worse Quick ratio (0.68) than 63.93% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.68
Quick Ratio 0.68
DEA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDEA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. DEA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for DEA have decreased strongly by -41.05% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, DEA shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -5.68% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has grown by 11.27% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.52% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-41.05%
EPS 3Y-31.6%
EPS 5Y-5.68%
EPS Q2Q%-20%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.27%
Revenue growth 3Y4.61%
Revenue growth 5Y6.52%
Sales Q2Q%11.23%

3.2 Future

  • DEA is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 26.41% yearly.
  • DEA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.26% yearly.
EPS Next Y55.11%
EPS Next 2Y40.85%
EPS Next 3Y26.41%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.28%
Revenue Next 2Y5.47%
Revenue Next 3Y6.26%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
DEA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDEA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 100M 200M 300M 400M
DEA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDEA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

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4. DEA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • DEA is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 80.46.
  • DEA's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • DEA is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 51.88, DEA can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • DEA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DEA is cheaper than 62.30% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.57. DEA is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 80.46
Fwd PE 51.88
DEA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDEA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DEA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.93% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DEA is valued cheaper than 95.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.03
EV/EBITDA 13.57
DEA Per share dataDEA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as DEA's earnings are expected to grow with 26.41% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.46
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y40.85%
EPS Next 3Y26.41%

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5. DEA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • DEA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.88%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.11, DEA pays a better dividend. On top of this DEA pays more dividend than 80.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • DEA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.88%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of DEA grows each year by 12.58%, which is quite nice.
  • 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)12.58%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
DEA Yearly Dividends per shareDEA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

  • DEA pays out 767.78% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • DEA's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP767.78%
EPS Next 2Y40.85%
EPS Next 3Y26.41%
DEA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDEA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M
DEA Dividend Payout.DEA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DEA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

DEA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTI

NYSE:DEA (3/6/2026, 8:11:49 PM)

After market: 22.53 0 (0%)

22.53

-0.32 (-1.4%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)02-23
Earnings (Next)04-27
Inst Owners74.12%
Inst Owner Change3.95%
Ins Owners5.9%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.04B
Revenue(TTM)336.10M
Net Income(TTM)12.32M
Analysts52.31
Price Target24.4 (8.3%)
Short Float %4.54%
Short Ratio3.98
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.88%
Yearly Dividend2.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.58%
DP767.78%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-05
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-44.24%
Min EPS beat(2)-82.78%
Max EPS beat(2)-5.7%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-39.7%
Min EPS beat(4)-82.78%
Max EPS beat(4)-5.7%
EPS beat(8)0
Avg EPS beat(8)-29.44%
EPS beat(12)1
Avg EPS beat(12)-19.56%
EPS beat(16)2
Avg EPS beat(16)-8.43%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.6%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.77%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.56%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.46%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.57%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.93%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.35%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.15%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.37%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)2.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.97%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.03%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 80.46
Fwd PE 51.88
P/S 3.11
P/FCF 7.03
P/OCF 4.03
P/B 0.79
P/tB 0.92
EV/EBITDA 13.57
EPS(TTM)0.28
EY1.24%
EPS(NY)0.43
Fwd EY1.93%
FCF(TTM)3.21
FCFY14.23%
OCF(TTM)5.6
OCFY24.84%
SpS7.26
BVpS28.57
TBVpS24.59
PEG (NY)1.46
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number13.41
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.36%
ROE 0.93%
ROCE 2.61%
ROIC 2.06%
ROICexc 2.07%
ROICexgc 2.2%
OM 25.35%
PM (TTM) 3.67%
GM 66.85%
FCFM 44.18%
ROA(3y)0.53%
ROA(5y)0.75%
ROE(3y)1.25%
ROE(5y)1.71%
ROIC(3y)1.97%
ROIC(5y)2.02%
ROICexc(3y)1.99%
ROICexc(5y)2.03%
ROICexgc(3y)2.1%
ROICexgc(5y)2.15%
ROCE(3y)2.5%
ROCE(5y)2.55%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.35%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.45%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.28%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.71%
OM growth 3Y0.69%
OM growth 5Y2.43%
PM growth 3Y-29.64%
PM growth 5Y-5.15%
GM growth 3Y0.06%
GM growth 5Y-0.68%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.1
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.26
Debt/FCF 11.22
Debt/EBITDA 8.37
Cap/Depr 97.19%
Cap/Sales 32.93%
Interest Coverage 1.23
Cash Conversion 130.19%
Profit Quality 1205.38%
Current Ratio 0.68
Quick Ratio 0.68
Altman-Z 0.22
F-Score6
WACC6.14%
ROIC/WACC0.34
Cap/Depr(3y)101.59%
Cap/Depr(5y)73.33%
Cap/Sales(3y)33.03%
Cap/Sales(5y)23.95%
Profit Quality(3y)546.84%
Profit Quality(5y)450.65%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-41.05%
EPS 3Y-31.6%
EPS 5Y-5.68%
EPS Q2Q%-20%
EPS Next Y55.11%
EPS Next 2Y40.85%
EPS Next 3Y26.41%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.27%
Revenue growth 3Y4.61%
Revenue growth 5Y6.52%
Sales Q2Q%11.23%
Revenue Next Year7.28%
Revenue Next 2Y5.47%
Revenue Next 3Y6.26%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y8.09%
EBIT growth 3Y5.33%
EBIT growth 5Y9.11%
EBIT Next Year163.89%
EBIT Next 3Y42.44%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y1230.08%
FCF growth 3Y17.73%
FCF growth 5Y12.02%
OCF growth 1Y59.37%
OCF growth 3Y27.21%
OCF growth 5Y12.29%

EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTI / DEA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for DEA stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to DEA.


Can you provide the valuation status for EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTI?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTI (DEA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTI (DEA) stock?

EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTI (DEA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for DEA stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTI (DEA) is 80.46 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.79.


What is the expected EPS growth for EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTI (DEA) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTI (DEA) is expected to grow by 55.11% in the next year.