EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTI (DEA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:DEA - US27616P3010 - REIT
21.89 USD
-0.09 (-0.41%)
Overall DEA gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated DEA against 127 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 is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
DEA had positive earnings in the past year.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.50%, DEA is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 1.27%, DEA is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.24% of the companies in the same industry.
DEA's Return On Invested Capital of 2.04% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DEA is outperformed by 62.99% of its industry peers.
DEA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.98%. This is in line with the industry average of 3.04%.
The 3 year average ROIC (1.98%) for DEA is below the current ROIC(2.04%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.5% | ||
| ROE | 1.27% | ||
| ROIC | 2.04% |
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
With a Profit Margin value of 5.35%, DEA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.97% of the companies in the same industry.
DEA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of DEA (26.52%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DEA has grown nicely.
DEA has a Gross Margin of 67.16%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DEA outperforms 50.39% of its industry peers.
DEA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 26.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.35% | ||
| GM | 67.16% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), DEA is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for DEA has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for DEA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, DEA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
DEA has an Altman-Z score of 0.21. This is a bad value and indicates that DEA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of DEA (0.21) is worse than 67.72% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DEA is 501.57, which is on the high side as it means it would take DEA, 501.57 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 501.57, DEA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.54% of the companies in the same industry.
DEA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.29. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of DEA (1.29) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 501.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.21 |
ROIC/WACC0.34
WACC6.04%
2.3 Liquidity
DEA has a Current Ratio of 0.70. 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 (0.70) is worse than 65.35% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.70 indicates that DEA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
DEA has a Quick ratio of 0.70. This is in the lower half of the industry: DEA underperforms 65.35% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
DEA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -13.68%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 13.70% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, DEA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.59% in the last year.
DEA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.38% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.68%
EPS 3Y-18.42%
EPS 5Y13.7%
EPS Q2Q%-10%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.59%
Revenue growth 3Y3.19%
Revenue growth 5Y6.38%
Sales Q2Q%10.51%
3.2 Future
DEA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.23% yearly.
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-9.63%
EPS Next 2Y15.74%
EPS Next 3Y12.52%
EPS Next 5Y11.23%
Revenue Next Year10.87%
Revenue Next 2Y8.88%
Revenue Next 3Y8.37%
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
DEA is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 53.39.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as DEA.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DEA to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.42), we can say DEA is valued expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.40 indicates a quite expensive valuation of DEA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DEA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DEA is cheaper than 69.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DEA to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.94), we can say DEA is valued slightly more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 53.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
DEA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as DEA.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 289 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.48 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
DEA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as DEA's earnings are expected to grow with 12.52% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.9
EPS Next 2Y15.74%
EPS Next 3Y12.52%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.18%, DEA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.23, DEA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
DEA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.18% |
5.2 History
The dividend of DEA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 18.09%!
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)18.09%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
650.65% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DEA. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of DEA is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP650.65%
EPS Next 2Y15.74%
EPS Next 3Y12.52%
NYSE:DEA (10/20/2025, 11:55:37 AM)
21.89
-0.09 (-0.41%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners74.61%
Inst Owner Change-1.6%
Ins Owners6.03%
Ins Owner Change0.35%
Market Cap992.71M
Analysts52.86
Price Target24.57 (12.24%)
Short Float %4.84%
Short Ratio3.96
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.18% |
Yearly Dividend2.77
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.09%
DP650.65%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-35.15%
Min EPS beat(2)-44.55%
Max EPS beat(2)-25.74%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-29.07%
Min EPS beat(4)-44.99%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.99%
EPS beat(8)0
Avg EPS beat(8)-23.39%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.82%
EPS beat(16)2
Avg EPS beat(16)-4.88%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.57%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.93%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.66%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.47%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.93%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.44%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.15%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.43%
PT rev (1m)1.4%
PT rev (3m)2.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-24.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-21.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.66%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.43%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 53.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.4 | ||
| P/S | 3.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 289 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.89 | ||
| P/B | 0.74 | ||
| P/tB | 0.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.48 |
EPS(TTM)0.41
EY1.87%
EPS(NY)0.64
Fwd EY2.91%
FCF(TTM)0.08
FCFY0.35%
OCF(TTM)3.18
OCFY14.51%
SpS6.97
BVpS29.42
TBVpS25.28
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.9
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.5% | ||
| ROE | 1.27% | ||
| ROCE | 2.58% | ||
| ROIC | 2.04% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.04% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.17% | ||
| OM | 26.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.35% | ||
| GM | 67.16% | ||
| FCFM | 1.09% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-1.96%
ROICexcg 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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.09
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 501.57 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 9.19 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 135.47% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 44.5% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.32 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.79% | ||
| Profit Quality | 20.33% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.21 |
F-Score4
WACC6.04%
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)-13.68%
EPS 3Y-18.42%
EPS 5Y13.7%
EPS Q2Q%-10%
EPS Next Y-9.63%
EPS Next 2Y15.74%
EPS Next 3Y12.52%
EPS Next 5Y11.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.59%
Revenue growth 3Y3.19%
Revenue growth 5Y6.38%
Sales Q2Q%10.51%
Revenue Next Year10.87%
Revenue Next 2Y8.88%
Revenue Next 3Y8.37%
Revenue Next 5Y7.62%
EBIT growth 1Y17.68%
EBIT growth 3Y2.57%
EBIT growth 5Y16.22%
EBIT Next Year160.03%
EBIT Next 3Y42.64%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-95.73%
FCF growth 3Y-50.88%
FCF growth 5Y-31.59%
OCF growth 1Y19.42%
OCF growth 3Y11.19%
OCF growth 5Y2.71%