ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:EPRT • US29670E1073
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32.21 USD
-0.33 (-1.01%)
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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
- EPRT has a better Return On Assets (3.67%) than 79.67% of its industry peers.
- EPRT's Return On Equity of 6.00% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EPRT outperforms 70.73% of its industry peers.
- EPRT has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.20%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EPRT outperforms 80.49% of its industry peers.
- EPRT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.97%. This is in line with the industry average of 3.13%.
- 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's Profit Margin of 44.92% is amongst the best of the industry. EPRT outperforms 95.12% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EPRT has grown nicely.
- EPRT has a better Operating Margin (63.98%) than 99.19% 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 98.65%, EPRT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.56% 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.
- EPRT has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- 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
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.80, we must say that EPRT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- EPRT's Altman-Z score of 1.80 is amongst the best of the industry. EPRT outperforms 93.50% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.60 indicates that 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 | 1.8 |
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC7.54%
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.
- The Current ratio of EPRT (2.36) is better than 91.87% 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.
- EPRT has a better Quick ratio (2.36) than 91.87% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.36 |
3. EPRT Growth Analysis
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
- Looking at the last year, EPRT shows a very strong growth in Revenue. 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
- EPRT is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.24% yearly.
- 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 Year17.49%
Revenue Next 2Y16.89%
Revenue Next 3Y15.41%
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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 25.16, which means the current valuation is very expensive for EPRT.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of EPRT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EPRT is cheaper than 75.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.86. EPRT is around the same levels.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.98, the valuation of EPRT can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EPRT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.87% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.39, EPRT is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.98 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 73.17% 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 | 18.13 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- EPRT has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.26
PEG (5Y)1.06
EPS Next 2Y11.62%
EPS Next 3Y5.49%
5. EPRT Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.82%, EPRT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.71, EPRT is paying slightly less dividend.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, EPRT pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.82% |
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
- EPRT pays out 92.79% of its income as dividend. 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 (4/13/2026, 10:27:24 AM)
32.21
-0.33 (-1.01%)
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
Inst Owners115.43%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.66%
Ins Owner Change12.91%
Market Cap6.77B
Revenue(TTM)561.22M
Net Income(TTM)252.12M
Analysts82.31
Price Target37.62 (16.8%)
Short Float %8.95%
Short Ratio9.07
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.82% |
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)2.83%
PT rev (3m)2.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)12.99%
EPS NQ rev (3m)10.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)11.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)13.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.57%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.98 | ||
| P/S | 12.07 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 17.78 | ||
| P/B | 1.61 | ||
| P/tB | 1.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.13 |
EPS(TTM)1.28
EY3.97%
EPS(NY)1.54
Fwd EY4.77%
FCF(TTM)-3.91
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.81
OCFY5.63%
SpS2.67
BVpS19.97
TBVpS19.97
PEG (NY)1.26
PEG (5Y)1.06
Graham Number23.98
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 | 1.8 |
F-Score6
WACC7.54%
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 Year17.49%
Revenue Next 2Y16.89%
Revenue Next 3Y15.41%
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%.