EPR PROPERTIES (EPR)

US26884U1097 - REIT

44.15  +0.36 (+0.82%)

After market: 44 -0.15 (-0.34%)

Fundamental Rating

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EPR gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 28 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. While EPR is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. EPR has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year EPR was profitable.
In the past year EPR had a positive cash flow from operations.
EPR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years EPR had a positive operating cash flow.

1.2 Ratios

EPR has a Return On Assets of 3.09%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EPR outperforms 53.57% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of EPR (7.32%) is better than 60.71% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.31%, EPR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.86% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EPR is in line with the industry average of 5.21%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.59%) for EPR is below the current ROIC(5.31%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.09%
ROE 7.32%
ROIC 5.31%
ROA(3y)2.18%
ROA(5y)1.38%
ROE(3y)4.97%
ROE(5y)2.98%
ROIC(3y)4.59%
ROIC(5y)3.8%

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 25.38%, EPR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EPR has declined.
EPR has a Operating Margin of 51.81%. This is in the better half of the industry: EPR outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
EPR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 95.30%, EPR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.29% of the companies in the same industry.
EPR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 51.81%
PM (TTM) 25.38%
GM 95.3%
OM growth 3Y22.86%
OM growth 5Y-2.42%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-11.08%
GM growth 3Y1.37%
GM growth 5Y0.05%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EPR is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for EPR has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
EPR has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
EPR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

EPR has an Altman-Z score of 0.59. This is a bad value and indicates that EPR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of EPR (0.59) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of EPR is 13.57, which is on the high side as it means it would take EPR, 13.57 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of EPR (13.57) is better than 60.71% of its industry peers.
EPR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.19. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.19, EPR is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.19
Debt/FCF 13.57
Altman-Z 0.59
ROIC/WACC0.8
WACC6.63%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.44 indicates that EPR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
EPR has a Current ratio of 0.44. This is amonst the worse of the industry: EPR underperforms 82.14% of its industry peers.
EPR has a Quick Ratio of 0.44. This is a bad value and indicates that EPR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of EPR (0.44) is worse than 82.14% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.44
Quick Ratio 0.44

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

EPR shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -8.33%.
EPR shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -4.72% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.75% in the past year.
EPR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.98% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.33%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-4.72%
EPS Q2Q%-19.7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.75%
Revenue growth 3Y19.39%
Revenue growth 5Y1.98%
Sales Q2Q%10.11%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, EPR will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.06% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, EPR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.28% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-1.17%
EPS Next 2Y2.8%
EPS Next 3Y4.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.54%
Revenue Next 2Y5.61%
Revenue Next 3Y4.03%
Revenue Next 5Y3.28%

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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 19.11 indicates a rather expensive valuation of EPR.
82.14% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EPR, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
EPR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.32, which indicates a correct valuation of EPR.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EPR indicates a rather cheap valuation: EPR is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EPR to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.99), we can say EPR is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.11
Fwd PE 16.32

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EPR is valued cheaper than 96.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EPR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.9
EV/EBITDA 11.7

4.3 Compensation for Growth

EPR has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y2.8%
EPS Next 3Y4.06%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

EPR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.92%, which is a nice return.
EPR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.90. EPR pays more dividend than 96.43% of the companies in the same industry.
EPR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.92%

5.2 History

The dividend of EPR decreases each year by -4.73%.
EPR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
EPR has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-4.73%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3

5.3 Sustainability

157.69% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EPR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP157.69%
EPS Next 2Y2.8%
EPS Next 3Y4.06%

EPR PROPERTIES

NYSE:EPR (12/26/2024, 5:20:11 PM)

After market: 44 -0.15 (-0.34%)

44.15

+0.36 (+0.82%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)10-30 2024-10-30/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners71.89%
Inst Owner Change1.56%
Ins Owners1.87%
Ins Owner Change-0.16%
Market Cap3.34B
Analysts70.59
Price Target49.67 (12.5%)
Short Float %3.42%
Short Ratio5.78
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.92%
Dividend Growth(5Y)-4.73%
DP157.69%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date12-31 2024-12-31 (0.285)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-23.49%
Min EPS beat(2)-24.86%
Max EPS beat(2)-22.12%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-8.56%
Min EPS beat(4)-24.86%
Max EPS beat(4)23.35%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-7.15%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)0.43%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)368.42%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.82%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.48%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)8.31%
Min Revenue beat(4)4.82%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.21%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)9.91%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)10.41%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)11.76%
PT rev (1m)0.18%
PT rev (3m)2.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.75%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.62%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.75%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.48%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.11
Fwd PE 16.32
P/S 4.83
P/FCF 15.9
P/OCF 8.86
P/B 1.39
P/tB 1.41
EV/EBITDA 11.7
EPS(TTM)2.31
EY5.23%
EPS(NY)2.71
Fwd EY6.13%
FCF(TTM)2.78
FCFY6.29%
OCF(TTM)4.98
OCFY11.28%
SpS9.15
BVpS31.74
TBVpS31.3
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.09%
ROE 7.32%
ROCE 6.72%
ROIC 5.31%
ROICexc 5.34%
ROICexgc 5.45%
OM 51.81%
PM (TTM) 25.38%
GM 95.3%
FCFM 30.35%
ROA(3y)2.18%
ROA(5y)1.38%
ROE(3y)4.97%
ROE(5y)2.98%
ROIC(3y)4.59%
ROIC(5y)3.8%
ROICexc(3y)4.71%
ROICexc(5y)4%
ROICexgc(3y)4.75%
ROICexgc(5y)4.03%
ROCE(3y)5.81%
ROCE(5y)4.81%
ROICexcg growth 3Y47.49%
ROICexcg growth 5Y1.86%
ROICexc growth 3Y47.55%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.88%
OM growth 3Y22.86%
OM growth 5Y-2.42%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-11.08%
GM growth 3Y1.37%
GM growth 5Y0.05%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.12
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.19
Debt/FCF 13.57
Debt/EBITDA 5.44
Cap/Depr 100.89%
Cap/Sales 24.09%
Interest Coverage 2.83
Cash Conversion 71.93%
Profit Quality 119.59%
Current Ratio 0.44
Quick Ratio 0.44
Altman-Z 0.59
F-Score5
WACC6.63%
ROIC/WACC0.8
Cap/Depr(3y)98.57%
Cap/Depr(5y)142.39%
Cap/Sales(3y)25.23%
Cap/Sales(5y)38.46%
Profit Quality(3y)207.01%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.33%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-4.72%
EPS Q2Q%-19.7%
EPS Next Y-1.17%
EPS Next 2Y2.8%
EPS Next 3Y4.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.75%
Revenue growth 3Y19.39%
Revenue growth 5Y1.98%
Sales Q2Q%10.11%
Revenue Next Year7.54%
Revenue Next 2Y5.61%
Revenue Next 3Y4.03%
Revenue Next 5Y3.28%
EBIT growth 1Y-8.06%
EBIT growth 3Y46.67%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.48%
EBIT Next Year39.65%
EBIT Next 3Y15.17%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y30.47%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y68.25%
OCF growth 1Y-10.23%
OCF growth 3Y89.89%
OCF growth 5Y-1.59%