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.
- EPRT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- EPRT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.67%, EPRT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- EPRT's Return On Equity of 6.00% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EPRT outperforms 69.92% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of EPRT (4.20%) is better than 80.49% 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 3.13%.
- 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 44.92%, EPRT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- EPRT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 63.98%, EPRT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 99.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EPRT has grown nicely.
- EPRT's Gross Margin of 98.65% is amongst the best of 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
- 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
- Compared to 5 years ago, EPRT has more shares outstanding
- EPRT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- EPRT has an Altman-Z score of 1.74. This is a bad value and indicates that EPRT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 1.74, EPRT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- EPRT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.60. This is a neutral value indicating EPRT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.60, EPRT belongs to the top 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 | 1.74 |
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC7.51%
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.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.36, EPRT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.87% 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 Quick ratio of 2.36. This is amongst the best in 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
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.28% 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 24.82%.
- 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 Year17.61%
Revenue Next 2Y17.46%
Revenue Next 3Y15.44%
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.
- 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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 24.30 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 73.17% of the companies in the same industry.
- EPRT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.50.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.59, EPRT is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EPRT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.24% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- EPRT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.67.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EPRT is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 73.98% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.6 |
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)3.21
PEG (5Y)1.02
EPS Next 2Y5.53%
EPS Next 3Y2.72%
5. EPRT Dividend Analysis
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 7.32.
- EPRT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| 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
- 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 2Y5.53%
EPS Next 3Y2.72%
EPRT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
31.1
-0.2 (-0.64%)
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 Cap6.53B
Revenue(TTM)561.22M
Net Income(TTM)252.12M
Analysts82.31
Price Target36.58 (17.62%)
Short Float %8.56%
Short Ratio8.99
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-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)10.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)12.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.74%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.56%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.28%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.95%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.59 | ||
| P/S | 11.63 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 17.13 | ||
| P/B | 1.55 | ||
| P/tB | 1.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.6 |
EPS(TTM)1.28
EY4.12%
EPS(NY)1.38
Fwd EY4.43%
FCF(TTM)-3.92
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.82
OCFY5.84%
SpS2.67
BVpS20.01
TBVpS20.01
PEG (NY)3.21
PEG (5Y)1.02
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 | 1.74 |
F-Score6
WACC7.51%
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 Year17.61%
Revenue Next 2Y17.46%
Revenue Next 3Y15.44%
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 24.3 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.55.
How financially healthy is ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY?
The financial health rating of ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY (EPRT) is 5 / 10.