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ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:EPRT - US29670E1073 - REIT

31.66 USD
+0.19 (+0.6%)
Last: 11/28/2025, 8:26:01 PM
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After Hours: 11/28/2025, 8:26:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall EPRT gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated EPRT against 128 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. EPRT scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. EPRT is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year EPRT was profitable.
In the past year EPRT had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years EPRT has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years EPRT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
EPRT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFEPRT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M -400M -600M

1.2 Ratios

EPRT has a Return On Assets of 3.62%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EPRT outperforms 83.59% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of EPRT (6.24%) is better than 75.78% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of EPRT (4.10%) is better than 76.56% 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 3.06%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.10%) for EPRT is above the 3 year average (3.68%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.62%
ROE 6.24%
ROIC 4.1%
ROA(3y)3.61%
ROA(5y)3.08%
ROE(3y)5.82%
ROE(5y)4.96%
ROIC(3y)3.68%
ROIC(5y)3.33%
EPRT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICEPRT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6

1.3 Margins

EPRT has a better Profit Margin (45.10%) than 94.53% of its industry peers.
EPRT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
EPRT's Operating Margin of 63.61% is amongst the best of the industry. EPRT outperforms 98.44% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EPRT has grown nicely.
EPRT has a Gross Margin of 98.70%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EPRT outperforms 97.66% of its industry peers.
EPRT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 63.61%
PM (TTM) 45.1%
GM 98.7%
OM growth 3Y3.86%
OM growth 5Y4.39%
PM growth 3Y2.82%
PM growth 5Y8.69%
GM growth 3Y0.46%
GM growth 5Y0.23%
EPRT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsEPRT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), 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.
The debt/assets ratio for EPRT is higher compared to a year ago.
EPRT Yearly Shares OutstandingEPRT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
EPRT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsEPRT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.59, we must say that EPRT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.59, EPRT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.63% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.69 indicates that EPRT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of EPRT (0.69) is better than 83.59% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.69
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.59
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC7.35%
EPRT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFEPRT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

EPRT has a Current Ratio of 2.12. This indicates that EPRT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of EPRT (2.12) is better than 83.59% of its industry peers.
EPRT has a Quick Ratio of 2.12. This indicates that EPRT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of EPRT (2.12) is better than 83.59% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.12
Quick Ratio 2.12
EPRT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesEPRT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.83% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, EPRT shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.89% on average per year.
EPRT shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 24.19%.
The Revenue has been growing by 26.39% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.83%
EPS 3Y12.07%
EPS 5Y10.89%
EPS Q2Q%22.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.19%
Revenue growth 3Y25%
Revenue growth 5Y26.39%
Sales Q2Q%23.74%

3.2 Future

EPRT is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.91% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, EPRT will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 14.61% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.31%
EPS Next 2Y8.59%
EPS Next 3Y7.09%
EPS Next 5Y4.91%
Revenue Next Year23.14%
Revenue Next 2Y20.15%
Revenue Next 3Y18.2%
Revenue Next 5Y14.61%

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.
EPRT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesEPRT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
EPRT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesEPRT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 25.53, which means the current valuation is very expensive for EPRT.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EPRT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
EPRT is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.31, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.55, EPRT is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EPRT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.84% of the companies are valued more expensively.
EPRT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 36.59.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.53
Fwd PE 23.55
EPRT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEPRT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

78.91% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than EPRT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 18.3
EPRT Per share dataEPRT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

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)2.26
PEG (5Y)2.35
EPS Next 2Y8.59%
EPS Next 3Y7.09%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

EPRT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.89%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.59, EPRT is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, EPRT pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.89%

5.2 History

The dividend of EPRT has a limited annual growth rate of 2.50%.
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)2.5%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
EPRT Yearly Dividends per shareEPRT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1

5.3 Sustainability

94.03% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EPRT. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
EPRT's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP94.03%
EPS Next 2Y8.59%
EPS Next 3Y7.09%
EPRT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendEPRT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M -400M -600M
EPRT Dividend Payout.EPRT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.EPRT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY

NYSE:EPRT (11/28/2025, 8:26:01 PM)

After market: 31.66 0 (0%)

31.66

+0.19 (+0.6%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)10-22 2025-10-22/amc
Earnings (Next)02-10 2026-02-10/amc
Inst Owners112.56%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners0.61%
Ins Owner Change-0.22%
Market Cap6.27B
Revenue(TTM)531.06M
Net Income(TTM)239.51M
Analysts82.31
Price Target36.67 (15.82%)
Short Float %7.04%
Short Ratio7.22
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.89%
Yearly Dividend1.13
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.5%
DP94.03%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date09-30 2025-09-30 (0.3)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.72%
Min EPS beat(2)1.75%
Max EPS beat(2)3.7%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.59%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.51%
Max EPS beat(4)3.7%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.42%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)6.58%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)6%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.1%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.53%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.29%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.01%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.55%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.22%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.99%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.66%
PT rev (1m)0.44%
PT rev (3m)0.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.38%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.57%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.53
Fwd PE 23.55
P/S 11.81
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 17.28
P/B 1.64
P/tB 1.64
EV/EBITDA 18.3
EPS(TTM)1.24
EY3.92%
EPS(NY)1.34
Fwd EY4.25%
FCF(TTM)-4.41
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.83
OCFY5.79%
SpS2.68
BVpS19.36
TBVpS19.36
PEG (NY)2.26
PEG (5Y)2.35
Graham Number23.24
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.62%
ROE 6.24%
ROCE 5.19%
ROIC 4.1%
ROICexc 4.11%
ROICexgc 4.12%
OM 63.61%
PM (TTM) 45.1%
GM 98.7%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)3.61%
ROA(5y)3.08%
ROE(3y)5.82%
ROE(5y)4.96%
ROIC(3y)3.68%
ROIC(5y)3.33%
ROICexc(3y)3.71%
ROICexc(5y)3.37%
ROICexgc(3y)3.74%
ROICexgc(5y)3.42%
ROCE(3y)4.65%
ROCE(5y)4.22%
ROICexgc growth 3Y6.53%
ROICexgc growth 5Y5.81%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.01%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.37%
OM growth 3Y3.86%
OM growth 5Y4.39%
PM growth 3Y2.82%
PM growth 5Y8.69%
GM growth 3Y0.46%
GM growth 5Y0.23%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.08
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.69
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 5.44
Cap/Depr 850.04%
Cap/Sales 232.72%
Interest Coverage 3.68
Cash Conversion 75.13%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.12
Quick Ratio 2.12
Altman-Z 1.59
F-Score6
WACC7.35%
ROIC/WACC0.56
Cap/Depr(3y)916.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)983.03%
Cap/Sales(3y)264.22%
Cap/Sales(5y)300.1%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.83%
EPS 3Y12.07%
EPS 5Y10.89%
EPS Q2Q%22.22%
EPS Next Y11.31%
EPS Next 2Y8.59%
EPS Next 3Y7.09%
EPS Next 5Y4.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.19%
Revenue growth 3Y25%
Revenue growth 5Y26.39%
Sales Q2Q%23.74%
Revenue Next Year23.14%
Revenue Next 2Y20.15%
Revenue Next 3Y18.2%
Revenue Next 5Y14.61%
EBIT growth 1Y24.37%
EBIT growth 3Y29.82%
EBIT growth 5Y31.94%
EBIT Next Year82.62%
EBIT Next 3Y35.08%
EBIT Next 5Y22.07%
FCF growth 1Y-20.18%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y52.27%
OCF growth 3Y22.6%
OCF growth 5Y28.34%

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What is the profitability of EPRT stock?

ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


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The financial health rating of ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT) is 5 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT) is expected to grow by 11.31% in the next year.