ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:EPRT - US29670E1073 - REIT
29.72 USD
-0.45 (-1.49%)
Taking everything into account, EPRT scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. EPRT was compared to 128 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. EPRT has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. EPRT is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
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.
EPRT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
EPRT has a Return On Assets of 3.62%. This is in the better half of the industry: EPRT outperforms 79.69% of its industry peers.
EPRT has a better Return On Equity (6.24%) than 72.66% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.10%, EPRT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.69% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EPRT is in line with the industry average of 3.05%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.68%) for EPRT is below the current ROIC(4.10%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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 has a Profit Margin of 45.10%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EPRT outperforms 94.53% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EPRT has grown nicely.
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.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 98.70%, EPRT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.44% 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
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
EPRT has an Altman-Z score of 1.54. 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 1.54. This is amongst the best in the industry. EPRT outperforms 91.41% 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.69 is amongst the best of the industry. EPRT outperforms 83.59% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.54 |
ROIC/WACC0.55
WACC7.43%
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.
EPRT has a Current ratio of 2.12. This is amongst the best in the industry. EPRT outperforms 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.
EPRT has a Quick ratio of 2.12. This is amongst the best in the industry. EPRT outperforms 83.59% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.12 |
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%.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, EPRT will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.48% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, EPRT will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 14.90% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.84%
EPS Next 2Y8.76%
EPS Next 3Y7.02%
EPS Next 5Y6.48%
Revenue Next Year23.38%
Revenue Next 2Y20.37%
Revenue Next 3Y18.52%
Revenue Next 5Y14.9%
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.
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 23.97 indicates a rather expensive valuation of EPRT.
EPRT's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EPRT is cheaper than 73.44% of the companies in the same industry.
EPRT is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.61, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.04, EPRT is valued on the expensive side.
90.63% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EPRT, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.01, EPRT is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.04 |
4.2 Price Multiples
74.22% 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 | 17.77 |
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)2.02
PEG (5Y)2.2
EPS Next 2Y8.76%
EPS Next 3Y7.02%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
EPRT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.08%, which is a nice return.
EPRT's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.33.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, EPRT pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.08% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
EPRT pays out 94.03% of its income as dividend. 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 (12/23/2025, 11:49:01 AM)
29.72
-0.45 (-1.49%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners113.22%
Inst Owner Change0.03%
Ins Owners0.61%
Ins Owner Change0.58%
Market Cap5.89B
Revenue(TTM)531.06M
Net Income(TTM)239.51M
Analysts82.31
Price Target36.72 (23.55%)
Short Float %7.67%
Short Ratio8.02
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.08% |
Yearly Dividend1.13
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.5%
DP94.03%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date
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)0.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.79%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.46%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.68%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.04 | ||
| P/S | 11.09 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 16.22 | ||
| P/B | 1.53 | ||
| P/tB | 1.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.77 |
EPS(TTM)1.24
EY4.17%
EPS(NY)1.35
Fwd EY4.54%
FCF(TTM)-4.41
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.83
OCFY6.16%
SpS2.68
BVpS19.36
TBVpS19.36
PEG (NY)2.02
PEG (5Y)2.2
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 | 1.54 |
F-Score6
WACC7.43%
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 Year23.38%
Revenue Next 2Y20.37%
Revenue Next 3Y18.52%
Revenue Next 5Y14.9%
EBIT growth 1Y24.37%
EBIT growth 3Y29.82%
EBIT growth 5Y31.94%
EBIT Next Year83.45%
EBIT Next 3Y35.44%
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
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What is the profitability of EPRT stock?
ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT) stock?
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 11.84% in the next year.