EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTI (DEA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:DEA • US27616P3010
23.31 USD
-0.27 (-1.15%)
Last: Mar 3, 2026, 12:07 PM
DEA gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 122 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. DEA has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. DEA has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year DEA was profitable.
- In the past year DEA had a positive cash flow from operations.
- DEA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years DEA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- DEA has a Return On Assets of 0.36%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DEA outperforms 45.90% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of 0.93%, DEA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- DEA has a worse Return On Invested Capital (2.06%) than 64.75% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DEA is in line with the industry average of 3.09%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (1.97%) for DEA is below the current ROIC(2.06%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
- DEA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of DEA (25.35%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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 Rank | Sector 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%
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
- The number of shares outstanding for DEA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for DEA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.23, we must say that DEA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of DEA (0.23) is worse than 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.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 11.22, DEA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.26 is on the high side and indicates that DEA has dependencies on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of DEA (1.26) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.23 |
ROIC/WACC0.34
WACC6.14%
2.3 Liquidity
- DEA has a Current Ratio of 0.68. 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 Current ratio of DEA (0.68) is worse than 64.75% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.68 indicates that DEA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.68, DEA is not doing good in the industry: 64.75% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for DEA have decreased strongly by -41.05% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -5.68% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, DEA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.27% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, DEA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.52% on average per year.
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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.26% on average over the next years.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 83.25 indicates a quite expensive valuation of DEA.
- DEA's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- DEA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.13.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 53.67, DEA can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- 62.30% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DEA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.11, DEA is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 83.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 53.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 63.11% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DEA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- DEA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DEA is cheaper than 95.08% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.74 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- DEA's earnings are expected to grow with 26.41% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.51
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y40.85%
EPS Next 3Y26.41%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.63%, DEA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- DEA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 7.15.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, DEA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.63% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of DEA grows each year by 12.58%, which is quite nice.
- DEA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- DEA has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.58%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- 767.78% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DEA. 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%
NYSE:DEA (3/3/2026, 12:07:29 PM)
23.31
-0.27 (-1.15%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)02-23 2026-02-23/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-27 2026-04-27
Inst Owners71.43%
Inst Owner Change3.95%
Ins Owners5.93%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.08B
Revenue(TTM)336.10M
Net Income(TTM)12.32M
Analysts52.31
Price Target24.4 (4.68%)
Short Float %4.54%
Short Ratio3.98
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.63% |
Yearly Dividend2.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.58%
DP767.78%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-05 2026-03-05 (0.45)
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 83.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 53.67 | ||
| P/S | 3.21 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.27 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.17 | ||
| P/B | 0.82 | ||
| P/tB | 0.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.74 |
EPS(TTM)0.28
EY1.2%
EPS(NY)0.43
Fwd EY1.86%
FCF(TTM)3.21
FCFY13.75%
OCF(TTM)5.6
OCFY24.01%
SpS7.26
BVpS28.57
TBVpS24.59
PEG (NY)1.51
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number13.41
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 0.23 |
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 Year163.75%
EBIT Next 3Y41.83%
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
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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 83.25 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.82.
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.