ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:EPRT • US29670E1073
32.74 USD
+0.18 (+0.55%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
32.74 USD
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After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Overall EPRT gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated EPRT against 123 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. EPRT scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. EPRT shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already. These ratings could make EPRT a good candidate for growth investing.
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 better Return On Assets (3.67%) than 79.67% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 6.00%, EPRT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- EPRT has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.20%) than 80.49% 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 3.06%.
- 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 95.94% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EPRT has grown nicely.
- 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.
- EPRT has a better Gross Margin (98.65%) than 98.37% of its industry peers.
- 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. 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.
- EPRT has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- 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 1.71. 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 1.71. This is amongst the best in the industry. EPRT outperforms 91.06% of its industry peers.
- EPRT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.60. This is a neutral value indicating EPRT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.60, EPRT belongs to the best 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 | 1.71 |
ROIC/WACC0.57
WACC7.32%
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.36, EPRT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.36 indicates that EPRT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- EPRT has a better Quick ratio (2.36) than 89.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.36 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- EPRT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.28%, which is quite good.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 23.81% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue has grown by 24.82% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- 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 Y8.38%
EPS Next 2Y6.09%
EPS Next 3Y4.45%
EPS Next 5Y5.24%
Revenue Next Year17.94%
Revenue Next 2Y17.38%
Revenue Next 3Y13.2%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 25.58 indicates a quite expensive valuation of EPRT.
- 73.98% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EPRT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- EPRT is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.99, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.60, EPRT is valued on the expensive side.
- 90.24% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EPRT, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- EPRT is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.06, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EPRT is valued a bit more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.37 |
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)3.05
PEG (5Y)1.07
EPS Next 2Y6.09%
EPS Next 3Y4.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- EPRT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.81%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- EPRT's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.79.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, 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.
- EPRT has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.3%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
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 2Y6.09%
EPS Next 3Y4.45%
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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 Owners113.43%
Inst Owner Change9.06%
Ins Owners0.54%
Ins Owner Change13.64%
Market Cap6.49B
Revenue(TTM)561.22M
Net Income(TTM)252.12M
Analysts82.31
Price Target36.42 (11.24%)
Short Float %4.94%
Short Ratio5.64
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-DateN/A
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)-0.82%
PT rev (3m)-0.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.55%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.99%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.6 | ||
| P/S | 11.56 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 17.02 | ||
| P/B | 1.54 | ||
| P/tB | 1.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.37 |
EPS(TTM)1.28
EY3.91%
EPS(NY)1.39
Fwd EY4.24%
FCF(TTM)-4.15
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.92
OCFY5.87%
SpS2.83
BVpS21.2
TBVpS21.2
PEG (NY)3.05
PEG (5Y)1.07
Graham Number24.71
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 | 1.71 |
F-Score6
WACC7.32%
ROIC/WACC0.57
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 Y8.38%
EPS Next 2Y6.09%
EPS Next 3Y4.45%
EPS Next 5Y5.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.82%
Revenue growth 3Y25.12%
Revenue growth 5Y27.9%
Sales Q2Q%25.19%
Revenue Next Year17.94%
Revenue Next 2Y17.38%
Revenue Next 3Y13.2%
Revenue Next 5Y15.13%
EBIT growth 1Y25.08%
EBIT growth 3Y29.59%
EBIT growth 5Y36.63%
EBIT Next Year74.54%
EBIT Next 3Y29.66%
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 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 25.58 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.54.
How financially healthy is ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY?
The financial health rating of ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT) is 5 / 10.