EASTGROUP PROPERTIES INC (EGP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:EGP - US2772761019 - REIT
185.71 USD
+0.86 (+0.47%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to EGP. EGP was compared to 126 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. EGP has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. EGP is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- EGP had positive earnings in the past year.
- EGP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years EGP has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years EGP had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- EGP has a better Return On Assets (4.64%) than 89.68% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 7.08%, EGP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of EGP (4.43%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EGP is in line with the industry average of 3.06%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (4.43%) for EGP is above the 3 year average (4.12%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.64% | ||
| ROE | 7.08% | ||
| ROIC | 4.43% |
ROA(3y)4.51%
ROA(5y)4.48%
ROE(3y)8.05%
ROE(5y)8.54%
ROIC(3y)4.12%
ROIC(5y)4.02%
1.3 Margins
- EGP's Profit Margin of 35.58% is amongst the best of the industry. EGP outperforms 89.68% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EGP has remained more or less at the same level.
- EGP has a Operating Margin of 39.91%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EGP outperforms 86.51% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EGP has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 73.30%, EGP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- EGP's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 39.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 35.58% | ||
| GM | 73.3% |
OM growth 3Y2.65%
OM growth 5Y2.53%
PM growth 3Y-2.58%
PM growth 5Y-0.63%
GM growth 3Y0.41%
GM growth 5Y0.26%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), EGP is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, EGP has more shares outstanding
- EGP has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- EGP has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- EGP has an Altman-Z score of 3.33. This indicates that EGP is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- EGP's Altman-Z score of 3.33 is amongst the best of the industry. EGP outperforms 98.41% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.39 indicates that EGP is not too dependend on debt financing.
- EGP has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.39) than 94.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.33 |
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC7.86%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.32 indicates that EGP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- EGP has a worse Current ratio (0.32) than 84.92% of its industry peers.
- EGP has a Quick Ratio of 0.32. This is a bad value and indicates that EGP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.32, EGP is not doing good in the industry: 84.13% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.32 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for EGP have decreased by -1.65% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.49% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, EGP shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.61% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, EGP shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.08% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.65%
EPS 3Y6.13%
EPS 5Y7.49%
EPS Q2Q%11.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.61%
Revenue growth 3Y16.07%
Revenue growth 5Y14.08%
Sales Q2Q%11.82%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, EGP will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.76% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, EGP will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.35% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.08%
EPS Next 2Y5.97%
EPS Next 3Y5.52%
EPS Next 5Y7.76%
Revenue Next Year11.96%
Revenue Next 2Y10.46%
Revenue Next 3Y10.14%
Revenue Next 5Y11.35%
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
- EGP is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 39.01.
- EGP's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.30. EGP is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 35.57, which means the current valuation is very expensive for EGP.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EGP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.63% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- EGP is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.04, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.57 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of EGP indicates a rather expensive valuation: EGP more expensive than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.16 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- EGP has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)9.55
PEG (5Y)5.21
EPS Next 2Y5.97%
EPS Next 3Y5.52%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.37%, EGP has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- EGP's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.86.
- EGP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.37% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of EGP is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.97%!
- EGP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- EGP has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.97%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years33
5.3 Sustainability
- 116.28% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EGP. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- EGP's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP116.28%
EPS Next 2Y5.97%
EPS Next 3Y5.52%
NYSE:EGP (1/14/2026, 12:48:58 PM)
185.71
+0.86 (+0.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)10-23 2025-10-23/amc
Earnings (Next)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Inst Owners102.53%
Inst Owner Change0.04%
Ins Owners0.69%
Ins Owner Change-1.3%
Market Cap9.91B
Revenue(TTM)697.91M
Net Income(TTM)248.31M
Analysts80
Price Target199.81 (7.59%)
Short Float %2.97%
Short Ratio4.71
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.37% |
Yearly Dividend5.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.97%
DP116.28%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years33
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.4%
Min EPS beat(2)1.98%
Max EPS beat(2)2.82%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)1.71%
Min EPS beat(4)0.2%
Max EPS beat(4)2.82%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)6.11%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)6.48%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)15.04%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.29%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.6%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.01%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.34%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.57%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.14%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.26%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.41%
PT rev (1m)1.06%
PT rev (3m)4.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.02%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.57 | ||
| P/S | 14.2 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 21.09 | ||
| P/B | 2.82 | ||
| P/tB | 2.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.16 |
EPS(TTM)4.76
EY2.56%
EPS(NY)5.22
Fwd EY2.81%
FCF(TTM)-5.19
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)8.81
OCFY4.74%
SpS13.08
BVpS65.77
TBVpS62.88
PEG (NY)9.55
PEG (5Y)5.21
Graham Number83.93
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.64% | ||
| ROE | 7.08% | ||
| ROCE | 5.61% | ||
| ROIC | 4.43% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.44% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.59% | ||
| OM | 39.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 35.58% | ||
| GM | 73.3% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)4.51%
ROA(5y)4.48%
ROE(3y)8.05%
ROE(5y)8.54%
ROIC(3y)4.12%
ROIC(5y)4.02%
ROICexc(3y)4.13%
ROICexc(5y)4.03%
ROICexgc(3y)4.3%
ROICexgc(5y)4.18%
ROCE(3y)5.21%
ROCE(5y)5.09%
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.65%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.51%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.42%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.37%
OM growth 3Y2.65%
OM growth 5Y2.53%
PM growth 3Y-2.58%
PM growth 5Y-0.63%
GM growth 3Y0.41%
GM growth 5Y0.26%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.13
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.79 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 356.79% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 107.01% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.67 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 96.32% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.33 |
F-Score5
WACC7.86%
ROIC/WACC0.56
Cap/Depr(3y)356.47%
Cap/Depr(5y)350.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)108.21%
Cap/Sales(5y)107.77%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.65%
EPS 3Y6.13%
EPS 5Y7.49%
EPS Q2Q%11.5%
EPS Next Y4.08%
EPS Next 2Y5.97%
EPS Next 3Y5.52%
EPS Next 5Y7.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.61%
Revenue growth 3Y16.07%
Revenue growth 5Y14.08%
Sales Q2Q%11.82%
Revenue Next Year11.96%
Revenue Next 2Y10.46%
Revenue Next 3Y10.14%
Revenue Next 5Y11.35%
EBIT growth 1Y11.88%
EBIT growth 3Y19.14%
EBIT growth 5Y16.96%
EBIT Next Year74.55%
EBIT Next 3Y28.01%
EBIT Next 5Y23.71%
FCF growth 1Y-50.35%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y38.18%
OCF growth 3Y17.55%
OCF growth 5Y16.29%
EASTGROUP PROPERTIES INC / EGP FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for EGP stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to EGP.
What is the valuation status of EASTGROUP PROPERTIES INC (EGP) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to EASTGROUP PROPERTIES INC (EGP). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of EGP stock?
EASTGROUP PROPERTIES INC (EGP) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of EASTGROUP PROPERTIES INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for EASTGROUP PROPERTIES INC (EGP) is 39.01 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.82.
Can you provide the financial health for EGP stock?
The financial health rating of EASTGROUP PROPERTIES INC (EGP) is 3 / 10.