EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTI (DEA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:DEA • US27616P3010

23.02 USD
-0.29 (-1.24%)
Last: Mar 4, 2026, 11:55 AM

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

Fundamental Rating

4

Overall DEA gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated DEA against 122 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. Finally DEA also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. DEA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year DEA was profitable.
  • DEA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • DEA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • DEA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 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.
  • 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.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DEA is in line with the industry average of 3.10%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (1.97%) for DEA is below the current ROIC(2.06%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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

  • DEA has a Profit Margin of 3.67%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DEA outperforms 46.72% of its industry peers.
  • DEA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • DEA has a Operating Margin (25.35%) 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 (66.85%) which is comparable to the rest of the 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.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, DEA has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, DEA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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 worse Altman-Z score (0.22) than 67.21% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of DEA is 11.22, which is on the high side as it means it would take DEA, 11.22 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • DEA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 11.22. This is amongst the best in the industry. DEA outperforms 86.89% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.26 is on the high side and indicates that DEA has dependencies on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.26, DEA is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.26
Debt/FCF 11.22
Altman-Z 0.22
ROIC/WACC0.34
WACC6.07%
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

  • 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.
  • DEA has a Current ratio of 0.68. This is in the lower half of the industry: DEA underperforms 64.75% of its industry peers.
  • DEA has a Quick 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.
  • 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 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

  • DEA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -41.05%.
  • 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.
  • DEA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.27%.
  • 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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, DEA will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 26.41% on average per year.
  • 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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 82.21, 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 (26.83), we can say DEA is valued expensively.
  • DEA is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 53.00.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DEA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.30% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.95, DEA is valued quite expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 82.21
Fwd PE 53
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

  • 63.93% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DEA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • 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 7.18
EV/EBITDA 13.68
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.
  • DEA's earnings are expected to grow with 26.41% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.49
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 7.72%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.07, 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 7.72%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of DEA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 12.58%!
  • 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
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

  • 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%
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 (3/4/2026, 11:55:02 AM)

23.02

-0.29 (-1.24%)

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 Owners71.43%
Inst Owner Change3.95%
Ins Owners5.93%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.07B
Revenue(TTM)336.10M
Net Income(TTM)12.32M
Analysts52.31
Price Target24.4 (5.99%)
Short Float %4.54%
Short Ratio3.98
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.72%
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 82.21
Fwd PE 53
P/S 3.17
P/FCF 7.18
P/OCF 4.11
P/B 0.81
P/tB 0.94
EV/EBITDA 13.68
EPS(TTM)0.28
EY1.22%
EPS(NY)0.43
Fwd EY1.89%
FCF(TTM)3.21
FCFY13.93%
OCF(TTM)5.6
OCFY24.31%
SpS7.26
BVpS28.57
TBVpS24.59
PEG (NY)1.49
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
WACC6.07%
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 82.21 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.81.


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.