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
- 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.
- Each year in the past 5 years EPRT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- EPRT has a better Return On Assets (3.57%) than 78.51% of its industry peers.
- EPRT has a Return On Equity of 5.82%. This is in the better half of the industry: EPRT outperforms 70.25% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 4.26%, EPRT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.99% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 3.11%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (4.26%) for EPRT is above the 3 year average (3.97%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.57% | ||
| ROE | 5.82% | ||
| ROIC | 4.26% |
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
- The Profit Margin of EPRT (43.28%) is better than 94.21% of its industry peers.
- EPRT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- EPRT's Operating Margin of 64.29% is amongst the best of the industry. EPRT outperforms 99.17% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EPRT has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 98.85%, EPRT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 99.17% 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 | 64.29% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 43.28% | ||
| GM | 98.85% |
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
- 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.
- 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
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.67, we must say that EPRT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- EPRT's Altman-Z score of 1.67 is amongst the best of the industry. EPRT outperforms 91.74% 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 85.12% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.67 |
ROIC/WACC0.57
WACC7.49%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.02 indicates that EPRT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.02, EPRT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.02 indicates that EPRT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- EPRT's Quick ratio of 2.02 is amongst the best of the industry. EPRT outperforms 88.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.02 |
3. EPRT Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.43% over the past year.
- EPRT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 23.81% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, EPRT shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 24.23%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 27.90% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.43%
EPS 3Y8.22%
EPS 5Y23.81%
EPS Q2Q%-3.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.23%
Revenue growth 3Y25.12%
Revenue growth 5Y27.9%
Sales Q2Q%22.76%
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 4.58% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 14.97% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y19.95%
EPS Next 2Y11.62%
EPS Next 3Y5.49%
EPS Next 5Y4.58%
Revenue Next Year17.35%
Revenue Next 2Y16.81%
Revenue Next 3Y15.55%
Revenue Next 5Y14.97%
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. EPRT Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- EPRT is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.49.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EPRT is valued a bit cheaper than 76.03% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EPRT to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.15), we can say EPRT is valued inline with the index average.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.50, EPRT is valued on the expensive side.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EPRT indicates a rather cheap valuation: EPRT is cheaper than 93.39% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- EPRT is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.12, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.5 |
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 63.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.88 |
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)1.23
PEG (5Y)1.03
EPS Next 2Y11.62%
EPS Next 3Y5.49%
5. EPRT Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.99%, EPRT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.43, EPRT is paying slightly less dividend.
- EPRT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.99% |
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 95.33% 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.
DP95.33%
EPS Next 2Y11.62%
EPS Next 3Y5.49%
EPRT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
31.1
-0.32 (-1.02%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)04-22 2026-04-22/amc
Earnings (Next)07-21 2026-07-21
Inst Owners115.43%
Inst Owner Change-0.02%
Ins Owners0.66%
Ins Owner Change12.93%
Market Cap6.54B
Revenue(TTM)590.66M
Net Income(TTM)255.67M
Analysts82.31
Price Target37.98 (22.12%)
Short Float %8.08%
Short Ratio6.99
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.99% |
Yearly Dividend1.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.3%
DP95.33%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-31 2026-03-31 (0.31)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.55%
Min EPS beat(2)-14.88%
Max EPS beat(2)1.78%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.91%
Min EPS beat(4)-14.88%
Max EPS beat(4)3.7%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.93%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)2.34%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)4.87%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.41%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.39%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.42%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.86%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.39%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.53%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.23%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.05%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.37%
PT rev (1m)3%
PT rev (3m)3.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)10.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)11.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)11.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.18%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.5 | ||
| P/S | 11.07 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 16.2 | ||
| P/B | 1.49 | ||
| P/tB | 1.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.88 |
EPS(TTM)1.27
EY4.08%
EPS(NY)1.59
Fwd EY5.13%
FCF(TTM)-3.96
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.92
OCFY6.17%
SpS2.81
BVpS20.87
TBVpS20.87
PEG (NY)1.23
PEG (5Y)1.03
Graham Number24.42 (-21.48%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.57% | ||
| ROE | 5.82% | ||
| ROCE | 5.39% | ||
| ROIC | 4.26% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.27% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.26% | ||
| OM | 64.29% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 43.28% | ||
| GM | 98.85% | ||
| 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 | 4.83 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 764.55% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 209.43% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.81 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.55% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.67 |
F-Score6
WACC7.49%
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)10.43%
EPS 3Y8.22%
EPS 5Y23.81%
EPS Q2Q%-3.45%
EPS Next Y19.95%
EPS Next 2Y11.62%
EPS Next 3Y5.49%
EPS Next 5Y4.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.23%
Revenue growth 3Y25.12%
Revenue growth 5Y27.9%
Sales Q2Q%22.76%
Revenue Next Year17.35%
Revenue Next 2Y16.81%
Revenue Next 3Y15.55%
Revenue Next 5Y14.97%
EBIT growth 1Y25.34%
EBIT growth 3Y29.59%
EBIT growth 5Y36.63%
EBIT Next Year75.05%
EBIT Next 3Y31.82%
EBIT Next 5Y23.45%
FCF growth 1Y-9.23%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y50.84%
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 95.33%.