ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:EPRT • US29670E1073
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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
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.67%, EPRT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.86% 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 69.92% of its industry peers.
- EPRT's Return On Invested Capital of 4.20% is amongst the best of the industry. EPRT outperforms 80.49% 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 3.13%.
- 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 Profit Margin of 44.92%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EPRT outperforms 95.12% of its industry peers.
- EPRT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 63.98%, EPRT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 99.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- EPRT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 98.65%, EPRT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EPRT has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
- EPRT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, EPRT has more shares outstanding
- EPRT has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, EPRT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.74, we must say that EPRT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- EPRT has a Altman-Z score of 1.74. This is amongst the best in the industry. EPRT outperforms 92.68% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.60 indicates that EPRT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.60, EPRT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.37% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.74 |
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC7.56%
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.
- EPRT's Current ratio of 2.36 is amongst the best of the industry. EPRT outperforms 91.87% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.36 indicates that EPRT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick 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.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.36 |
3. EPRT Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.28% over the past year.
- 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.
- EPRT shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 24.82%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 27.90% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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
- EPRT is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.24% yearly.
- 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 Y7.58%
EPS Next 2Y5.53%
EPS Next 3Y2.72%
EPS Next 5Y5.24%
Revenue Next Year17.61%
Revenue Next 2Y17.46%
Revenue Next 3Y15.44%
Revenue Next 5Y15.13%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- 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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.45, EPRT is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EPRT is valued a bit cheaper than 73.17% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EPRT to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.54), we can say EPRT is valued inline with the index average.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.73, the valuation of EPRT can be described as rather expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EPRT indicates a rather cheap valuation: EPRT is cheaper than 90.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EPRT to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.70), we can say EPRT is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of EPRT indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: EPRT is more expensive than 73.98% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.6 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- EPRT has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.23
PEG (5Y)1.03
EPS Next 2Y5.53%
EPS Next 3Y2.72%
5. EPRT Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.81%, EPRT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.32, EPRT is paying slightly less dividend.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, EPRT pays a better dividend.
| 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.
- 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
- EPRT pays out 92.79% of its income as dividend. 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
31.3
-0.41 (-1.29%)
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 Cap6.57B
Revenue(TTM)561.22M
Net Income(TTM)252.12M
Analysts82.31
Price Target36.58 (16.87%)
Short Float %8.56%
Short Ratio8.99
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-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)10.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)12.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.74%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.56%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.28%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.95%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.73 | ||
| P/S | 11.71 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 17.24 | ||
| P/B | 1.56 | ||
| P/tB | 1.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.6 |
EPS(TTM)1.28
EY4.09%
EPS(NY)1.38
Fwd EY4.4%
FCF(TTM)-3.92
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.82
OCFY5.8%
SpS2.67
BVpS20.01
TBVpS20.01
PEG (NY)3.23
PEG (5Y)1.03
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 | 1.74 |
F-Score6
WACC7.56%
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 Year17.61%
Revenue Next 2Y17.46%
Revenue Next 3Y15.44%
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 24.45 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.56.
How financially healthy is ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY?
The financial health rating of ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT) is 5 / 10.