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.
- Each year in the past 5 years EPRT has been profitable.
- 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 79.51% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 6.00%, EPRT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.49% 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 3.12%.
- 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 95.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EPRT has grown nicely.
- EPRT has a Operating Margin of 63.98%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EPRT outperforms 99.18% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EPRT has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 98.65%, EPRT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.54% 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), EPRT is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, EPRT has more shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for EPRT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, EPRT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.82, EPRT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.62% 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.60 is amongst the best of the industry. EPRT outperforms 85.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.82 |
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC7.52%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.36 indicates that EPRT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- EPRT has a Current ratio of 2.36. This is amongst the best in the industry. EPRT outperforms 90.98% of its industry peers.
- EPRT has a Quick Ratio of 2.36. This indicates that EPRT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of EPRT (2.36) is better than 90.98% of its industry peers.
| 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%.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.24% on average over the next years.
- 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 Y19.95%
EPS Next 2Y11.62%
EPS Next 3Y5.49%
EPS Next 5Y5.24%
Revenue Next Year17.35%
Revenue Next 2Y16.81%
Revenue Next 3Y15.55%
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. EPRT Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- EPRT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.41.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EPRT is valued a bit cheaper than 75.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EPRT to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.66), we can say EPRT is valued inline with the index average.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.19 indicates a rather expensive valuation of EPRT.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EPRT indicates a rather cheap valuation: EPRT is cheaper than 91.80% 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 (38.00), we can say EPRT is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.19 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 72.13% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than EPRT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.3 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- EPRT's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of EPRT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.27
PEG (5Y)1.07
EPS Next 2Y11.62%
EPS Next 3Y5.49%
5. EPRT Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- EPRT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.77%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.46, EPRT is paying slightly less dividend.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, EPRT pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.77% |
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.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.3%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 92.79% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EPRT. 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 2Y11.62%
EPS Next 3Y5.49%
EPRT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:EPRT (4/22/2026, 11:37:02 AM)
32.53
-0.43 (-1.3%)
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)04-22 2026-04-22/amc
Inst Owners115.43%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.66%
Ins Owner Change12.93%
Market Cap6.84B
Revenue(TTM)561.22M
Net Income(TTM)252.12M
Analysts82.31
Price Target37.68 (15.83%)
Short Float %7.81%
Short Ratio7.49
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.77% |
Yearly Dividend1.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.3%
DP92.79%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)3%
PT rev (3m)3.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)11.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)13.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.19 | ||
| P/S | 12.19 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 17.95 | ||
| P/B | 1.63 | ||
| P/tB | 1.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.3 |
EPS(TTM)1.28
EY3.93%
EPS(NY)1.54
Fwd EY4.72%
FCF(TTM)-3.91
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.81
OCFY5.57%
SpS2.67
BVpS19.97
TBVpS19.97
PEG (NY)1.27
PEG (5Y)1.07
Graham Number23.9811 (-26.28%)
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
WACC7.52%
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 Y19.95%
EPS Next 2Y11.62%
EPS Next 3Y5.49%
EPS Next 5Y5.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.82%
Revenue growth 3Y25.12%
Revenue growth 5Y27.9%
Sales Q2Q%25.19%
Revenue Next Year17.35%
Revenue Next 2Y16.81%
Revenue Next 3Y15.55%
Revenue Next 5Y15.13%
EBIT growth 1Y25.08%
EBIT growth 3Y29.59%
EBIT growth 5Y36.63%
EBIT Next Year75.05%
EBIT Next 3Y31.82%
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 4 / 10 to ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT) stock?
ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for EPRT stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT) is expected to grow by 19.95% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for EPRT stock?
The dividend rating of ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 92.79%.