EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTI (DEA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:DEA • US27616P3010
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At close: Feb 2, 2026
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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to DEA. DEA was compared to 124 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.
- In the past year DEA had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years DEA has always 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 of 0.39%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DEA outperforms 45.97% of its industry peers.
- DEA has a Return On Equity of 0.99%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DEA outperforms 45.16% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.06%, DEA is not doing good in the industry: 62.10% 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 3.05%.
- 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
- DEA's Profit Margin of 4.05% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DEA outperforms 47.58% of its industry peers.
- DEA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a Operating Margin value of 25.94%, DEA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.06% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DEA has grown nicely.
- DEA has a Gross Margin (66.83%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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.
- DEA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, DEA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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 66.94% 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.
- DEA has a better Debt to FCF ratio (14.11) than 85.48% 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.
- DEA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.23. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DEA outperforms 53.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.22 |
ROIC/WACC0.33
WACC6.15%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that DEA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- DEA has a worse Current ratio (0.58) than 76.61% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.58 indicates that DEA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.58, DEA is doing worse than 76.61% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.58 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for DEA have decreased strongly by -32.22% in the last year.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.23% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- 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-38.34%
EPS Next 2Y-1.1%
EPS Next 3Y5.36%
EPS Next 5Y11.23%
Revenue Next Year11.15%
Revenue Next 2Y9.68%
Revenue Next 3Y8.03%
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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 74.32, the valuation of DEA can be described as expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DEA is on the same level as its industry peers.
- DEA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.41.
- DEA is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 49.59.
- DEA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DEA is cheaper than 63.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.64. DEA is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 74.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 49.59 |
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 92.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.96 |
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)5.43
EPS Next 2Y-1.1%
EPS Next 3Y5.36%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.78%, DEA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.98, DEA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, DEA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.78% |
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
- DEA pays out 776.70% of its income as dividend. 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%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)10-27 2025-10-27/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/bmo
Inst Owners71.43%
Inst Owner Change-1.35%
Ins Owners5.93%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.06B
Revenue(TTM)327.31M
Net Income(TTM)13.25M
Analysts52.86
Price Target24.4 (5.9%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.78% |
Yearly Dividend2.77
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.09%
DP776.7%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
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%
PT rev (3m)1.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-27.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-31.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.42%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 74.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 49.59 | ||
| P/S | 3.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.14 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.39 | ||
| P/B | 0.8 | ||
| P/tB | 0.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.96 |
EPS(TTM)0.31
EY1.35%
EPS(NY)0.46
Fwd EY2.02%
FCF(TTM)2.52
FCFY10.94%
OCF(TTM)5.25
OCFY22.8%
SpS7.1
BVpS28.92
TBVpS24.79
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.43
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 | 0.22 |
F-Score5
WACC6.15%
ROIC/WACC0.33
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 Year11.15%
Revenue Next 2Y9.68%
Revenue Next 3Y8.03%
Revenue Next 5Y7.62%
EBIT growth 1Y13.67%
EBIT growth 3Y2.57%
EBIT growth 5Y16.22%
EBIT Next Year155.44%
EBIT Next 3Y41.39%
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.
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How profitable is EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTI (DEA) stock?
EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTI (DEA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for DEA stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTI (DEA) is 74.32 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.8.
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 decline by -38.34% in the next year.