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
- EPRT had positive earnings in the past year.
- EPRT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years EPRT has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years EPRT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of EPRT (3.67%) is better than 76.42% of its industry peers.
- EPRT has a Return On Equity of 6.00%. This is in the better half of the industry: EPRT outperforms 67.48% of its industry peers.
- EPRT has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.20%) than 82.11% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EPRT is in line with the industry average of 3.11%.
- 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 better Profit Margin (44.92%) than 95.12% of its industry peers.
- 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 99.19% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EPRT has grown nicely.
- EPRT has a Gross Margin of 98.65%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EPRT outperforms 97.56% of its industry peers.
- EPRT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
- Compared to 5 years ago, EPRT has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, EPRT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 1.82 indicates that EPRT is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of EPRT (1.82) is better than 93.50% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.60 indicates that EPRT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- EPRT has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.60. This is amongst the best in the industry. EPRT outperforms 83.74% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.82 |
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC7.53%
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.
- EPRT has a better Current ratio (2.36) 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's Quick ratio of 2.36 is amongst the best of the industry. EPRT outperforms 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.
- EPRT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 23.81% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 24.82% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- The Revenue has been growing by 27.90% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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 Y7.58%
EPS Next 2Y5.53%
EPS Next 3Y2.72%
EPS Next 5Y5.24%
Revenue Next Year17.3%
Revenue Next 2Y17.12%
Revenue Next 3Y14.14%
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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 25.73, the valuation of EPRT can be described as expensive.
- EPRT's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EPRT is cheaper than 72.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.70, EPRT is valued at the same level.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.92 indicates a rather expensive valuation of EPRT.
- 88.62% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EPRT, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- EPRT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.84.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- EPRT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. EPRT is more expensive than 72.36% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.27 |
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)3.4
PEG (5Y)1.08
EPS Next 2Y5.53%
EPS Next 3Y2.72%
5. EPRT Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- EPRT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.76%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.24, EPRT is paying slightly less dividend.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, EPRT pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.76% |
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.
- As EPRT did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.3%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
- EPRT pays out 92.79% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of EPRT is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP92.79%
EPS Next 2Y5.53%
EPS Next 3Y2.72%
EPRT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
32.94
-0.08 (-0.24%)
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 Owners115.33%
Inst Owner Change8.8%
Ins Owners0.64%
Ins Owner Change13.64%
Market Cap6.91B
Revenue(TTM)561.22M
Net Income(TTM)252.12M
Analysts82.31
Price Target36.58 (11.05%)
Short Float %5.35%
Short Ratio5.37
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.76% |
Yearly Dividend1.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.3%
DP92.79%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
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)0.45%
PT rev (3m)-0.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.74%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.21%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.92 | ||
| P/S | 12.32 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 18.14 | ||
| P/B | 1.65 | ||
| P/tB | 1.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.27 |
EPS(TTM)1.28
EY3.89%
EPS(NY)1.38
Fwd EY4.18%
FCF(TTM)-3.92
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.82
OCFY5.51%
SpS2.67
BVpS20.01
TBVpS20.01
PEG (NY)3.4
PEG (5Y)1.08
Graham Number24.01
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
WACC7.53%
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 Y7.58%
EPS Next 2Y5.53%
EPS Next 3Y2.72%
EPS Next 5Y5.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.82%
Revenue growth 3Y25.12%
Revenue growth 5Y27.9%
Sales Q2Q%25.19%
Revenue Next Year17.3%
Revenue Next 2Y17.12%
Revenue Next 3Y14.14%
Revenue Next 5Y15.13%
EBIT growth 1Y25.08%
EBIT growth 3Y29.59%
EBIT growth 5Y36.63%
EBIT Next Year73.53%
EBIT Next 3Y29.86%
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 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 25.73 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.65.
How financially healthy is ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY?
The financial health rating of ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT) is 5 / 10.