ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:EPRT • US29670E1073
Current stock price
33.175 USD
+0.23 (+0.71%)
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This EPRT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. EPRT Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year EPRT was profitable.
- In the past year EPRT had a positive cash flow from operations.
- EPRT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years EPRT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.67%, EPRT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- EPRT's Return On Equity of 6.00% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EPRT outperforms 67.48% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of EPRT (4.20%) is better than 82.11% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EPRT is in line with the industry average of 3.11%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (4.20%) for EPRT is above the 3 year average (3.97%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.67% | ||
| ROE | 6% | ||
| ROIC | 4.2% |
ROA(3y)3.72%
ROA(5y)3.48%
ROE(3y)6.03%
ROE(5y)5.63%
ROIC(3y)3.97%
ROIC(5y)3.69%
1.3 Margins
- EPRT has a better Profit Margin (44.92%) than 95.12% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EPRT has grown nicely.
- EPRT has a better Operating Margin (63.98%) than 99.19% of its industry peers.
- EPRT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of EPRT (98.65%) is better than 97.56% of its industry peers.
- EPRT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 63.98% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 44.92% | ||
| GM | 98.65% |
OM growth 3Y3.57%
OM growth 5Y6.83%
PM growth 3Y-1.29%
PM growth 5Y11.95%
GM growth 3Y-0.06%
GM growth 5Y0.21%
2. EPRT Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EPRT is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for EPRT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for EPRT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- EPRT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- EPRT has an Altman-Z score of 1.82. This is not the best score and indicates that EPRT is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 1.82, EPRT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.60 indicates that EPRT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of EPRT (0.60) is better than 83.74% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.82 |
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC7.53%
2.3 Liquidity
- EPRT has a Current Ratio of 2.36. This indicates that EPRT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.36, EPRT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.36 indicates that EPRT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- EPRT has a Quick ratio of 2.36. This is amongst the best in the industry. EPRT outperforms 91.87% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.36 |
3. EPRT Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- EPRT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.28%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, EPRT shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 23.81% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, EPRT shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 24.82%.
- Measured over the past years, EPRT shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 27.90% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.28%
EPS 3Y8.22%
EPS 5Y23.81%
EPS Q2Q%13.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.82%
Revenue growth 3Y25.12%
Revenue growth 5Y27.9%
Sales Q2Q%25.19%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, EPRT will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.24% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, EPRT will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 15.13% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.58%
EPS Next 2Y5.53%
EPS Next 3Y2.72%
EPS Next 5Y5.24%
Revenue Next Year17.3%
Revenue Next 2Y17.12%
Revenue Next 3Y14.14%
Revenue Next 5Y15.13%
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 decreasing.
- The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. EPRT Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 25.92, the valuation of EPRT can be described as expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of EPRT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EPRT is cheaper than 72.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.71. EPRT is around the same levels.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.09, EPRT is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EPRT is valued cheaper than 88.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- EPRT is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.83, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EPRT is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 72.36% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.27 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates EPRT does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- EPRT has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.42
PEG (5Y)1.09
EPS Next 2Y5.53%
EPS Next 3Y2.72%
5. EPRT Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- EPRT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.76%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.30, EPRT is paying slightly less dividend.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, EPRT pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.76% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of EPRT has a limited annual growth rate of 5.30%.
- EPRT has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- As EPRT did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.3%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
- 92.79% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EPRT. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of EPRT is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP92.79%
EPS Next 2Y5.53%
EPS Next 3Y2.72%
EPRT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:EPRT (3/16/2026, 2:42:02 PM)
33.175
+0.23 (+0.71%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Earnings (Next)04-21 2026-04-21
Inst Owners115.33%
Inst Owner Change8.8%
Ins Owners0.64%
Ins Owner Change13.64%
Market Cap6.96B
Revenue(TTM)561.22M
Net Income(TTM)252.12M
Analysts82.31
Price Target36.58 (10.26%)
Short Float %8.56%
Short Ratio8.99
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.76% |
Yearly Dividend1.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.3%
DP92.79%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date03-31 2026-03-31 (0.31)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.74%
Min EPS beat(2)1.78%
Max EPS beat(2)3.7%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.98%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.29%
Max EPS beat(4)3.7%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.17%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)5.78%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)5.68%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.39%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.53%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.89%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.39%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.55%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.98%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.22%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.47%
PT rev (1m)0.45%
PT rev (3m)-0.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.74%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.21%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.09 | ||
| P/S | 12.41 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 18.27 | ||
| P/B | 1.66 | ||
| P/tB | 1.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.27 |
EPS(TTM)1.28
EY3.86%
EPS(NY)1.38
Fwd EY4.15%
FCF(TTM)-3.92
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.82
OCFY5.47%
SpS2.67
BVpS20.01
TBVpS20.01
PEG (NY)3.42
PEG (5Y)1.09
Graham Number24.01
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.67% | ||
| ROE | 6% | ||
| ROCE | 5.31% | ||
| ROIC | 4.2% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.24% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.23% | ||
| OM | 63.98% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 44.92% | ||
| GM | 98.65% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)3.72%
ROA(5y)3.48%
ROE(3y)6.03%
ROE(5y)5.63%
ROIC(3y)3.97%
ROIC(5y)3.69%
ROICexc(3y)4%
ROICexc(5y)3.73%
ROICexgc(3y)4.02%
ROICexgc(5y)3.76%
ROCE(3y)5.03%
ROCE(5y)4.67%
ROICexgc growth 3Y7.46%
ROICexgc growth 5Y10.92%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.93%
ROICexc growth 5Y11.47%
OM growth 3Y3.57%
OM growth 5Y6.83%
PM growth 3Y-1.29%
PM growth 5Y11.95%
GM growth 3Y-0.06%
GM growth 5Y0.21%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.08
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.9 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 783.3% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 214.39% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.62 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.33% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.82 |
F-Score6
WACC7.53%
ROIC/WACC0.56
Cap/Depr(3y)884.22%
Cap/Depr(5y)952.59%
Cap/Sales(3y)244.86%
Cap/Sales(5y)275.2%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.28%
EPS 3Y8.22%
EPS 5Y23.81%
EPS Q2Q%13.33%
EPS Next Y7.58%
EPS Next 2Y5.53%
EPS Next 3Y2.72%
EPS Next 5Y5.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.82%
Revenue growth 3Y25.12%
Revenue growth 5Y27.9%
Sales Q2Q%25.19%
Revenue Next Year17.3%
Revenue Next 2Y17.12%
Revenue Next 3Y14.14%
Revenue Next 5Y15.13%
EBIT growth 1Y25.08%
EBIT growth 3Y29.59%
EBIT growth 5Y36.63%
EBIT Next Year73.53%
EBIT Next 3Y29.86%
EBIT Next 5Y21.1%
FCF growth 1Y-5.33%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y23.53%
OCF growth 3Y21.78%
OCF growth 5Y30.84%
ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY / EPRT Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for EPRT stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to EPRT.
What is the valuation status of ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of EPRT stock?
ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT) is 25.92 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.66.
How financially healthy is ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY?
The financial health rating of ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT) is 5 / 10.