EASTGROUP PROPERTIES INC (EGP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:EGP • US2772761019
180.11 USD
-0.33 (-0.18%)
At close: Feb 3, 2026
180.11 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/3/2026, 8:12:29 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to EGP. EGP was compared to 124 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. EGP has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. EGP is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year EGP was profitable.
- EGP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years EGP has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years EGP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.64%, EGP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.32% of the companies in the same industry.
- EGP has a better Return On Equity (7.08%) than 78.23% of its industry peers.
- EGP's Return On Invested Capital of 4.43% is amongst the best of the industry. EGP outperforms 85.48% 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 3.05%.
- 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 has a Profit Margin of 35.58%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EGP outperforms 89.52% 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 86.29% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EGP has grown nicely.
- EGP has a Gross Margin of 73.30%. This is in the better half of the industry: EGP outperforms 66.13% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EGP has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EGP is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, EGP has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, EGP has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for EGP has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- EGP has an Altman-Z score of 3.26. This indicates that EGP is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of EGP (3.26) is better than 98.39% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.39 indicates that EGP is not too dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of EGP (0.39) is better than 94.35% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.26 |
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC7.92%
2.3 Liquidity
- EGP has a Current 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.
- EGP has a Current ratio of 0.32. This is amonst the worse of the industry: EGP underperforms 84.68% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.32 indicates that EGP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.32, EGP is doing worse than 83.87% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
- EGP shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.49% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, EGP shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.61% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 14.08% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
- EGP is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.76% yearly.
- 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 Y6.39%
EPS Next 2Y6.2%
EPS Next 3Y4.56%
EPS Next 5Y7.76%
Revenue Next Year11.84%
Revenue Next 2Y10.26%
Revenue Next 3Y10.16%
Revenue Next 5Y11.35%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 37.84, the valuation of EGP can be described as expensive.
- EGP's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.18, EGP is valued a bit more expensive.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.34, EGP can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EGP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EGP is cheaper than 71.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.51, EGP is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.34 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EGP is valued more expensive than 85.48% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.67 |
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)5.92
PEG (5Y)5.05
EPS Next 2Y6.2%
EPS Next 3Y4.56%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- EGP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.42%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.98, EGP is paying slightly less dividend.
- EGP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.42% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of EGP grows each year by 11.97%, which is quite nice.
- EGP has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- EGP has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.97%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years33
5.3 Sustainability
- EGP pays out 116.28% of its income as dividend. 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 2Y6.2%
EPS Next 3Y4.56%
180.11
-0.33 (-0.18%)
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 Change-2.88%
Ins Owners0.69%
Ins Owner Change-1.3%
Market Cap9.61B
Revenue(TTM)697.91M
Net Income(TTM)248.31M
Analysts80
Price Target201.9 (12.1%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.42% |
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)1.05%
PT rev (3m)3.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.22%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.15%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.34 | ||
| P/S | 13.77 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 20.45 | ||
| P/B | 2.74 | ||
| P/tB | 2.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.67 |
EPS(TTM)4.76
EY2.64%
EPS(NY)5.24
Fwd EY2.91%
FCF(TTM)-5.19
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)8.81
OCFY4.89%
SpS13.08
BVpS65.77
TBVpS62.88
PEG (NY)5.92
PEG (5Y)5.05
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 | 3.26 |
F-Score5
WACC7.92%
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 Y6.39%
EPS Next 2Y6.2%
EPS Next 3Y4.56%
EPS Next 5Y7.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.61%
Revenue growth 3Y16.07%
Revenue growth 5Y14.08%
Sales Q2Q%11.82%
Revenue Next Year11.84%
Revenue Next 2Y10.26%
Revenue Next 3Y10.16%
Revenue Next 5Y11.35%
EBIT growth 1Y11.88%
EBIT growth 3Y19.14%
EBIT growth 5Y16.96%
EBIT Next Year74.42%
EBIT Next 3Y27.99%
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 37.84 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.74.
Can you provide the financial health for EGP stock?
The financial health rating of EASTGROUP PROPERTIES INC (EGP) is 3 / 10.