ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:EPRT • US29670E1073
33.27 USD
+0.16 (+0.48%)
At close: Feb 24, 2026
33.27 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/24/2026, 4:15:00 PM
Overall EPRT gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated EPRT against 122 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. While EPRT belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. EPRT is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. These ratings would make EPRT suitable for growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year EPRT was profitable.
- EPRT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- EPRT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- EPRT 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 3.67%, EPRT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.69% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 6.00%, EPRT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- EPRT's Return On Invested Capital of 4.20% is amongst the best of the industry. EPRT outperforms 81.15% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EPRT is in line with the industry average of 3.07%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (3.97%) for EPRT is below the current ROIC(4.20%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 44.92%, EPRT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- EPRT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- EPRT's Operating Margin of 63.98% is amongst the best of the industry. EPRT outperforms 99.18% of its industry peers.
- EPRT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- EPRT's Gross Margin of 98.65% is amongst the best of the industry. EPRT outperforms 97.54% 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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EPRT is destroying value.
- EPRT has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, EPRT has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, EPRT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- EPRT has an Altman-Z score of 1.74. This is a bad value and indicates that EPRT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.74, EPRT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- EPRT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.60. This is a neutral value indicating EPRT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- EPRT has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.60) than 85.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.74 |
ROIC/WACC0.57
WACC7.33%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.36 indicates that EPRT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- EPRT's Current ratio of 2.36 is amongst the best of the industry. EPRT outperforms 90.16% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.36 indicates that EPRT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.36, EPRT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.16% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.36 |
3. Growth
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.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 23.81% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue has grown by 24.82% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- 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.
- EPRT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 15.13% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.38%
EPS Next 2Y6.09%
EPS Next 3Y4.45%
EPS Next 5Y5.24%
Revenue Next Year17.94%
Revenue Next 2Y17.38%
Revenue Next 3Y13.2%
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.
- Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 25.99, which means the current valuation is very expensive for EPRT.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EPRT is valued a bit cheaper than 73.77% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EPRT to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.64), we can say EPRT is valued inline with the index average.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.98 indicates a rather expensive valuation of EPRT.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EPRT is valued cheaper than 90.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- EPRT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.75.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.98 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EPRT is valued a bit more expensive than 68.03% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.58 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of EPRT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.1
PEG (5Y)1.09
EPS Next 2Y6.09%
EPS Next 3Y4.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- EPRT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.81%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- EPRT's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.81.
- EPRT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.81% |
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.
- EPRT has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.3%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
- EPRT pays out 92.79% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- EPRT's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP92.79%
EPS Next 2Y6.09%
EPS Next 3Y4.45%
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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 Owners113.43%
Inst Owner Change8.82%
Ins Owners0.54%
Ins Owner Change13.64%
Market Cap6.59B
Revenue(TTM)561.22M
Net Income(TTM)252.12M
Analysts82.31
Price Target36.42 (9.47%)
Short Float %4.94%
Short Ratio5.64
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.81% |
Yearly Dividend1.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.3%
DP92.79%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
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)-0.16%
PT rev (3m)-0.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.35%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.6%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.98 | ||
| P/S | 11.75 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 17.3 | ||
| P/B | 1.57 | ||
| P/tB | 1.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.58 |
EPS(TTM)1.28
EY3.85%
EPS(NY)1.39
Fwd EY4.17%
FCF(TTM)-4.15
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.92
OCFY5.78%
SpS2.83
BVpS21.2
TBVpS21.2
PEG (NY)3.1
PEG (5Y)1.09
Graham Number24.71
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 | 1.74 |
F-Score6
WACC7.33%
ROIC/WACC0.57
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 Y8.38%
EPS Next 2Y6.09%
EPS Next 3Y4.45%
EPS Next 5Y5.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.82%
Revenue growth 3Y25.12%
Revenue growth 5Y27.9%
Sales Q2Q%25.19%
Revenue Next Year17.94%
Revenue Next 2Y17.38%
Revenue Next 3Y13.2%
Revenue Next 5Y15.13%
EBIT growth 1Y25.08%
EBIT growth 3Y29.59%
EBIT growth 5Y36.63%
EBIT Next Year74.54%
EBIT Next 3Y29.66%
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 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 25.99 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.57.
How financially healthy is ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY?
The financial health rating of ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT) is 5 / 10.