EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTI (DEA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DEA - US27616P3010 - REIT
21.68 USD
-0.37 (-1.68%)
Overall DEA gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated DEA against 128 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. There are concerns on the financial health of DEA while its profitability can be described as average. DEA is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year DEA was profitable.
DEA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.39%, DEA is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.31% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of DEA (0.99%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of DEA (2.06%) is worse than 62.50% 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 3.05%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.06%) for DEA is above the 3 year average (1.98%), 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)1.77%
ROE(5y)1.72%
ROIC(3y)1.98%
ROIC(5y)1.97%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of DEA (4.05%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DEA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DEA has a Operating Margin (25.94%) which is comparable to the rest of the 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 | 25.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.05% | ||
| GM | 66.83% |
OM growth 3Y-0.6%
OM growth 5Y9.25%
PM growth 3Y-16.41%
PM growth 5Y14.45%
GM growth 3Y-0.86%
GM growth 5Y-0.31%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DEA is destroying value.
DEA has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, DEA has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, DEA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
DEA has an Altman-Z score of 0.20. This is a bad value and indicates that DEA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
DEA has a worse Altman-Z score (0.20) than 65.63% of its industry peers.
DEA has a debt to FCF ratio of 14.11. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as DEA would need 14.11 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 14.11, DEA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.16% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.23 is on the high side and indicates that DEA has dependencies on debt financing.
DEA has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.23) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.2 |
ROIC/WACC0.34
WACC6.11%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.58, DEA is doing worse than 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
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 78.13% 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%.
Measured over the past years, DEA shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 13.70% on average per year.
DEA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.42%.
Measured over the past years, DEA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.38% on average per year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.23% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.62% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-38.34%
EPS Next 2Y-1.1%
EPS Next 3Y5.36%
EPS Next 5Y11.23%
Revenue Next Year11.27%
Revenue Next 2Y9.96%
Revenue Next 3Y8.48%
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.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 69.94, which means the current valuation is very expensive for DEA.
DEA's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DEA to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.26), we can say DEA is valued expensively.
DEA is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 46.66.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DEA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DEA is cheaper than 61.72% of the companies listed in the same industry.
DEA is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.68, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 69.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 46.66 |
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 93.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.72 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
DEA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.11
EPS Next 2Y-1.1%
EPS Next 3Y5.36%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.22%, DEA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
DEA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.20. DEA pays more dividend than 80.47% of the companies in the same industry.
DEA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.22% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of DEA grows each year by 18.09%, 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)18.09%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
776.70% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DEA. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DEA's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP776.7%
EPS Next 2Y-1.1%
EPS Next 3Y5.36%
NYSE:DEA (12/19/2025, 11:10:00 AM)
21.68
-0.37 (-1.68%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners71.44%
Inst Owner Change-3.13%
Ins Owners5.93%
Ins Owner Change0.26%
Market Cap999.66M
Revenue(TTM)327.31M
Net Income(TTM)13.25M
Analysts52.86
Price Target23.89 (10.19%)
Short Float %4.06%
Short Ratio3.33
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.22% |
Yearly Dividend2.77
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.09%
DP776.7%
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)-0.67%
PT rev (3m)-1.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-27.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)-18.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)-31.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.67%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.02%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 69.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 46.66 | ||
| P/S | 3.05 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.13 | ||
| P/B | 0.75 | ||
| P/tB | 0.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.72 |
EPS(TTM)0.31
EY1.43%
EPS(NY)0.46
Fwd EY2.14%
FCF(TTM)2.52
FCFY11.62%
OCF(TTM)5.25
OCFY24.23%
SpS7.1
BVpS28.92
TBVpS24.79
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.11
Graham Number14.2
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.39% | ||
| ROE | 0.99% | ||
| ROCE | 2.6% | ||
| ROIC | 2.06% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.06% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.19% | ||
| OM | 25.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.05% | ||
| GM | 66.83% | ||
| FCFM | 35.5% |
ROA(3y)0.77%
ROA(5y)0.77%
ROE(3y)1.77%
ROE(5y)1.72%
ROIC(3y)1.98%
ROIC(5y)1.97%
ROICexc(3y)1.99%
ROICexc(5y)1.98%
ROICexgc(3y)2.11%
ROICexgc(5y)2.1%
ROCE(3y)2.51%
ROCE(5y)2.49%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.96%
ROICexgc growth 5Y7.64%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.42%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.25%
OM growth 3Y-0.6%
OM growth 5Y9.25%
PM growth 3Y-16.41%
PM growth 5Y14.45%
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 | 14.11 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 8.48 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 116.44% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 38.52% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.22 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 125.41% | ||
| Profit Quality | 877.16% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.2 |
F-Score5
WACC6.11%
ROIC/WACC0.34
Cap/Depr(3y)81.03%
Cap/Depr(5y)66.9%
Cap/Sales(3y)26.01%
Cap/Sales(5y)22.34%
Profit Quality(3y)243.21%
Profit Quality(5y)353.51%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-32.22%
EPS 3Y-18.42%
EPS 5Y13.7%
EPS Q2Q%-84%
EPS Next Y-38.34%
EPS Next 2Y-1.1%
EPS Next 3Y5.36%
EPS Next 5Y11.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.42%
Revenue growth 3Y3.19%
Revenue growth 5Y6.38%
Sales Q2Q%15.2%
Revenue Next Year11.27%
Revenue Next 2Y9.96%
Revenue Next 3Y8.48%
Revenue Next 5Y7.62%
EBIT growth 1Y13.67%
EBIT growth 3Y2.57%
EBIT growth 5Y16.22%
EBIT Next Year158.05%
EBIT Next 3Y41.94%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y47.07%
FCF growth 3Y-50.88%
FCF growth 5Y-31.59%
OCF growth 1Y103.58%
OCF growth 3Y11.19%
OCF growth 5Y2.71%
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 3 / 10 to EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTI (DEA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTI (DEA) stock?
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 776.7%.