ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:EPRT - US29670E1073 - REIT
30.61 USD
+0.16 (+0.53%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to EPRT. EPRT was compared to 126 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. While EPRT has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. EPRT is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year EPRT was profitable.
- EPRT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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
- EPRT has a better Return On Assets (3.62%) than 79.37% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 6.24%, EPRT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.02% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 4.10%, EPRT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- EPRT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.68%. This 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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- EPRT's Profit Margin of 45.10% is amongst the best of the industry. EPRT outperforms 95.24% 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 99.21% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EPRT has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 98.70%, EPRT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.41% 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 | 63.61% | ||
| 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%
2. Health
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
- 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
- EPRT has an Altman-Z score of 1.55. This is a bad value and indicates that EPRT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- EPRT has a Altman-Z score of 1.55. This is amongst the best in the industry. EPRT outperforms 92.06% of its industry peers.
- EPRT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.69. This is a neutral value indicating EPRT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- EPRT has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.69) than 84.13% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.55 |
ROIC/WACC0.55
WACC7.45%
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.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.12, EPRT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.92% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.12 indicates that EPRT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of EPRT (2.12) is better than 84.92% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.12 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- EPRT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.83%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.89% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- Looking at the last year, EPRT shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 24.19%.
- Measured over the past years, EPRT shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 26.39% on average per year.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.48% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 14.90% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y11.84%
EPS Next 2Y8.76%
EPS Next 3Y7.02%
EPS Next 5Y6.48%
Revenue Next Year24.13%
Revenue Next 2Y20.53%
Revenue Next 3Y18.8%
Revenue Next 5Y14.9%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 24.69 indicates a rather expensive valuation of EPRT.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EPRT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.40% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.33. EPRT is around the same levels.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.70, EPRT is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EPRT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.27% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- EPRT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.12.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.7 |
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 73.81% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.88 |
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)2.08
PEG (5Y)2.27
EPS Next 2Y8.76%
EPS Next 3Y7.02%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.14%, EPRT is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- EPRT's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.86.
- EPRT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.14% |
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.
- As EPRT did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.5%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
- 94.03% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EPRT. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of EPRT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP94.03%
EPS Next 2Y8.76%
EPS Next 3Y7.02%
NYSE:EPRT (1/15/2026, 2:48:02 PM)
30.61
+0.16 (+0.53%)
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)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Inst Owners113.43%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.54%
Ins Owner Change0.58%
Market Cap6.07B
Revenue(TTM)531.06M
Net Income(TTM)239.51M
Analysts82.31
Price Target36.72 (19.96%)
Short Float %7.7%
Short Ratio8.05
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.14% |
Yearly Dividend1.13
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.5%
DP94.03%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
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%
PT rev (3m)0.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.16%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.61%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.7 | ||
| P/S | 11.42 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 16.71 | ||
| P/B | 1.58 | ||
| P/tB | 1.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.88 |
EPS(TTM)1.24
EY4.05%
EPS(NY)1.35
Fwd EY4.41%
FCF(TTM)-4.41
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.83
OCFY5.99%
SpS2.68
BVpS19.36
TBVpS19.36
PEG (NY)2.08
PEG (5Y)2.27
Graham Number23.24
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.55 |
F-Score6
WACC7.45%
ROIC/WACC0.55
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 Y11.84%
EPS Next 2Y8.76%
EPS Next 3Y7.02%
EPS Next 5Y6.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.19%
Revenue growth 3Y25%
Revenue growth 5Y26.39%
Sales Q2Q%23.74%
Revenue Next Year24.13%
Revenue Next 2Y20.53%
Revenue Next 3Y18.8%
Revenue Next 5Y14.9%
EBIT growth 1Y24.37%
EBIT growth 3Y29.82%
EBIT growth 5Y31.94%
EBIT Next Year83.71%
EBIT Next 3Y35.99%
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%
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 24.69 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.58.
How financially healthy is ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY?
The financial health rating of ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT) is 5 / 10.