EPR PROPERTIES (EPR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:EPR - US26884U1097 - REIT
56.94 USD
+0.07 (+0.12%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to EPR. EPR was compared to 29 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. EPR has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. EPR has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year EPR was profitable.
EPR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
EPR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
EPR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.80%, EPR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 6.67%, EPR is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.62% of the companies in the same industry.
EPR's Return On Invested Capital of 5.71% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EPR outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
EPR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.38%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.79%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.71%) for EPR is above the 3 year average (5.38%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.8% | ||
| ROE | 6.67% | ||
| ROIC | 5.71% |
ROA(3y)2.47%
ROA(5y)1.28%
ROE(3y)5.77%
ROE(5y)2.85%
ROIC(3y)5.38%
ROIC(5y)4.15%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 21.88%, EPR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EPR has declined.
EPR's Operating Margin of 53.04% is amongst the best of the industry. EPR outperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EPR has grown nicely.
EPR has a better Gross Margin (95.35%) than 89.66% of its industry peers.
EPR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 53.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.88% | ||
| GM | 95.35% |
OM growth 3Y8.75%
OM growth 5Y3%
PM growth 3Y7.63%
PM growth 5Y-8.57%
GM growth 3Y0.59%
GM growth 5Y0.18%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), EPR is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for EPR has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, EPR has less shares outstanding
EPR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
EPR has an Altman-Z score of 0.78. This is a bad value and indicates that EPR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
EPR's Altman-Z score of 0.78 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EPR outperforms 41.38% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of EPR is 9.89, which is on the high side as it means it would take EPR, 9.89 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
EPR has a better Debt to FCF ratio (9.89) than 79.31% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.20 is on the high side and indicates that EPR has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.20, EPR is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.72% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.78 |
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC7.39%
2.3 Liquidity
EPR has a Current Ratio of 0.43. 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 Current ratio of EPR (0.43) is worse than 72.41% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.43 indicates that EPR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.43, EPR is not doing good in the industry: 72.41% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.43 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for EPR have decreased strongly by -16.80% in the last year.
The earnings per share for EPR have been decreasing by -10.07% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, EPR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.30% in the last year.
EPR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.39% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.8%
EPS 3Y17.35%
EPS 5Y-10.07%
EPS Q2Q%78.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.3%
Revenue growth 3Y9.5%
Revenue growth 5Y1.39%
Sales Q2Q%2.87%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 24.84% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.00% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y89.9%
EPS Next 2Y35.44%
EPS Next 3Y24.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.52%
Revenue Next 2Y5.99%
Revenue Next 3Y3.34%
Revenue Next 5Y4%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 28.05 indicates a quite expensive valuation of EPR.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EPR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.97% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.41, EPR is valued at the same level.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.40, which indicates a rather expensive current 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 89.66% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.88. EPR is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EPR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.66% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of EPR indicates a rather cheap valuation: EPR is cheaper than 93.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.07 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of EPR may justify a higher PE ratio.
EPR's earnings are expected to grow with 24.84% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y35.44%
EPS Next 3Y24.84%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.25%, EPR is a good candidate for dividend investing.
EPR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.99.
EPR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.25% |
5.2 History
The dividend of EPR decreases each year by -5.07%.
EPR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
EPR has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.07%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
EPR pays out 183.51% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP183.51%
EPS Next 2Y35.44%
EPS Next 3Y24.84%
NYSE:EPR (9/19/2025, 10:15:59 AM)
56.94
+0.07 (+0.12%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners79.99%
Inst Owner Change3.38%
Ins Owners2.16%
Ins Owner Change2.14%
Market Cap4.33B
Analysts71.76
Price Target57.89 (1.67%)
Short Float %6.52%
Short Ratio5.13
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.25% |
Yearly Dividend3.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.07%
DP183.51%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)27.16%
Min EPS beat(2)24.27%
Max EPS beat(2)30.04%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-24.95%
Min EPS beat(4)-129.26%
Max EPS beat(4)30.04%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-15.94%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-10.34%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.42%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.87%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.07%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.67%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.71%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.07%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.99%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.08%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)7.83%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)8.89%
PT rev (1m)-0.7%
PT rev (3m)3.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.57%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.76%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.4 | ||
| P/S | 6.1 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.79 | ||
| P/B | 1.86 | ||
| P/tB | 1.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.07 |
EPS(TTM)2.03
EY3.57%
EPS(NY)2.94
Fwd EY5.15%
FCF(TTM)3.71
FCFY6.52%
OCF(TTM)5.28
OCFY9.27%
SpS9.34
BVpS30.62
TBVpS30.19
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.8% | ||
| ROE | 6.67% | ||
| ROCE | 7.23% | ||
| ROIC | 5.71% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.73% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.76% | ||
| OM | 53.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.88% | ||
| GM | 95.35% | ||
| FCFM | 39.73% |
ROA(3y)2.47%
ROA(5y)1.28%
ROE(3y)5.77%
ROE(5y)2.85%
ROIC(3y)5.38%
ROIC(5y)4.15%
ROICexc(3y)5.45%
ROICexc(5y)4.28%
ROICexgc(3y)5.51%
ROICexgc(5y)4.33%
ROCE(3y)6.81%
ROCE(5y)5.25%
ROICexcg growth 3Y19.26%
ROICexcg growth 5Y6.31%
ROICexc growth 3Y18.72%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.03%
OM growth 3Y8.75%
OM growth 5Y3%
PM growth 3Y7.63%
PM growth 5Y-8.57%
GM growth 3Y0.59%
GM growth 5Y0.18%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.13
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.89 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.13 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 71.39% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 16.77% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.8 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.83% | ||
| Profit Quality | 181.56% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.78 |
F-Score5
WACC7.39%
ROIC/WACC0.77
Cap/Depr(3y)110.86%
Cap/Depr(5y)86.3%
Cap/Sales(3y)26.92%
Cap/Sales(5y)23.2%
Profit Quality(3y)175.09%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.8%
EPS 3Y17.35%
EPS 5Y-10.07%
EPS Q2Q%78.43%
EPS Next Y89.9%
EPS Next 2Y35.44%
EPS Next 3Y24.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.3%
Revenue growth 3Y9.5%
Revenue growth 5Y1.39%
Sales Q2Q%2.87%
Revenue Next Year9.52%
Revenue Next 2Y5.99%
Revenue Next 3Y3.34%
Revenue Next 5Y4%
EBIT growth 1Y2.22%
EBIT growth 3Y19.08%
EBIT growth 5Y4.44%
EBIT Next Year58.03%
EBIT Next 3Y18.91%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-2.06%
FCF growth 3Y3.51%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-9.86%
OCF growth 3Y8.6%
OCF growth 5Y-2.2%