EGP
NEUTRAL
$197.86
Live
EastGroup Properties, Inc. · NYSE
Target $210.1
(+6.2%)
$159.18
52W Range
$203.6
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 26, 2026
Market cap
$10.64B
P/E
35.97
ROE
8.5%
Profit margin
39.8%
Debt/Equity
0.46
Dividend yield
3.13%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
EGP presents a dichotomy between strong operational performance and stretched valuation. While the Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates stable financial health, the stock trades at a significant premium to its Graham Number ($90.13) and Intrinsic Value ($162.25). Robust earnings growth (55.3% YoY) is offset by a critical red flag: a dividend payout ratio of 110%, which is unsustainable in the long term. Despite bullish analyst targets, the high PEG ratio and bearish insider sentiment suggest limited immediate upside.
Key Strengths
Strong profitability with a 39.79% profit margin
Exceptional YoY earnings growth of 55.30%
Conservative leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.46
Consistent track record of earnings beats over 25 quarters
Strong sector positioning within Industrial REITs
Key Risks
Unsustainable dividend payout ratio (110%)
Severe overvaluation relative to growth (PEG ratio of 8.42)
Price is trading significantly above defensive fair value (Graham Number)
Bearish insider sentiment and technical trend (10/100)
Low liquidity ratios (Current Ratio 0.42)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$158.5
-19.9% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
53
Moderate
30
75
88
50
20
AI Verdict
Overvalued Quality
Key drivers: Strong earnings growth, Unsustainable payout ratio, High valuation multiples
Confidence
90%
Value
30/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- P/E is lower than sector average (46.34)
Watchpoints
- Price far exceeds Graham Number ($90.13)
- PEG ratio of 8.42 is extremely high
- Price/Book of 3.01 is elevated
Future
75/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Strong YoY earnings growth (55.3%)
- Consistent Q/Q revenue growth (9.06%)
Watchpoints
- Growth may not justify current premium
Past
88/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Long-term price appreciation (46.7% 5Y change)
- Consistent earnings surprise history
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Health
50/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Low Debt/Equity (0.46)
- Stable Piotroski F-Score (4/9)
Watchpoints
- Low Current Ratio (0.42)
- Lack of Altman Z-Score data
Dividend
20/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Decent yield of 3.13%
Watchpoints
- Payout ratio of 110% indicates dividend is not covered by earnings
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$197.86
Analyst Target
$210.1
Upside/Downside
+6.2%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for EGP and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-24
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EGP
EastGroup Properties, Inc.
Primary
|
+46.7% | +32.6% | +25.7% | +13.6% | +8.7% | -1.5% |
|
CPT
Camden Property Trust
Peer
|
+1.1% | +9.0% | -7.1% | -1.1% | +5.7% | -1.6% |
|
ARE
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.
Peer
|
-56.7% | -56.2% | -36.8% | -25.1% | +24.2% | +3.1% |
|
DOC
Healthpeak Properties, Inc.
Peer
|
-36.6% | -5.2% | -6.3% | -9.2% | -1.7% | -5.4% |
|
AGNC
AGNC Investment Corp.
Peer
|
+20.9% | +55.7% | +17.8% | +7.5% | -9.5% | -3.9% |
EGP
EastGroup Properties, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+46.7%
3Y
+32.6%
1Y
+25.7%
6M
+13.6%
1M
+8.7%
1W
-1.5%
CPT
Camden Property Trust
Peer
5Y
+1.1%
3Y
+9.0%
1Y
-7.1%
6M
-1.1%
1M
+5.7%
1W
-1.6%
ARE
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-56.7%
3Y
-56.2%
1Y
-36.8%
6M
-25.1%
1M
+24.2%
1W
+3.1%
DOC
Healthpeak Properties, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-36.6%
3Y
-5.2%
1Y
-6.3%
6M
-9.2%
1M
-1.7%
1W
-5.4%
AGN
AGNC Investment Corp.
Peer
5Y
+20.9%
3Y
+55.7%
1Y
+17.8%
6M
+7.5%
1M
-9.5%
1W
-3.9%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
35.97
Forward P/E
36.88
PEG Ratio
8.42
P/B Ratio
3.01
P/S Ratio
14.46
EV/Revenue
16.62
EV/EBITDA
25.45
Market Cap
$10.64B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
39.79%
Operating Margin
40.15%
Gross Margin
73.35%
ROE
8.46%
ROA
3.48%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+9.1%
Earnings Growth
+55.3%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+9.06%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+59.2%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.46
Low debt
Current Ratio
0.42
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.38
Poor
Cash/Share
$0.8
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q1 2026
Revenue
$0.2B
Gross Margin
73.4%
Op. Margin
40.2%
Net Margin
49.7%
Total Assets
$5.5B
Liabilities
$1.9B
Equity
$3.6B
Debt/Equity
0.53x
Operating CF
$0.1B
Free Cash Flow
$0.1B
FCF Yield
100%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-07-22
$N/A
2026-04-22
$1.3
+7.0% surprise
2026-02-04
$1.27
-2.3% surprise
2025-10-23
$1.26
+0.9% surprise
Real Estate Sector Comparison
Comparing EGP against 142 companies in the Real Estate sector
(5 bullish, 25 neutral, 112 bearish)
P/E Ratio
35.97
This Stock
vs
46.03
Sector Avg
-21.8%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
8.46%
This Stock
vs
-39.99%
Sector Avg
-121.1%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
39.79%
This Stock
vs
10.1%
Sector Avg
+293.8%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
0.46
This Stock
vs
2.68
Sector Avg
-82.8%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
9.1%
This Stock
vs
19670.57%
Sector Avg
-100.0%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
0.42
This Stock
vs
8.82
Sector Avg
-95.2%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EGP
EastGroup Properties, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $10.64B | 35.97 | 8.5% | 39.8% | $197.86 | |
|
CPT
Camden Property Trust
|
NEUTRAL | $10.66B | 28.74 | 8.6% | 24.2% | $101.75 | Compare |
|
ARE
Alexandria Real Estate...
|
BEARISH | $10.19B | - | -1.1% | -13.4% | $59.69 | Compare |
|
DOC
Healthpeak Properties, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $11.42B | 164.3 | 1.2% | 2.5% | $16.43 | Compare |
|
AGNC
AGNC Investment Corp.
|
BEARISH | $11.49B | 6.96 | 15.1% | 92.9% | $10.23 | Compare |
EGP
EastGroup...
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$10.6B
P/E
36.0
ROE
8.5%
Price
$197.86
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-25 | LOEB MARSHALL A | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 5,888 | - |
| 2026-02-25 | COLEMAN JOHN F | Officer | Stock Award | 266 | - |
| 2026-02-25 | WOOD BRENT W | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 1,603 | - |
| 2026-02-25 | DUNBAR RICHARD REID | President | Stock Award | 1,695 | - |
| 2026-02-25 | COLLINS RYAN M | Officer | Stock Award | 796 | - |
| 2026-02-25 | TYLER STACI H | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 930 | - |
| 2026-02-25 | RAYNER MICHELLE | Officer | Stock Award | 202 | - |
| 2026-02-13 | LOEB MARSHALL A | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 28,603 | - |
| 2026-02-13 | COLEMAN JOHN F | Officer | Stock Award | 7,051 | - |
| 2026-02-13 | WOOD BRENT W | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 10,884 | - |
| 2026-02-13 | DUNBAR RICHARD REID | President | Stock Award | 6,580 | - |
| 2026-02-13 | COLLINS RYAN M | Officer | Stock Award | 5,670 | - |
| 2026-02-13 | TYLER STACI H | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 3,378 | - |
| 2025-12-17 | WOOD BRENT W | Chief Financial Officer | Gift | 550 | - |
| 2025-11-12 | LOEB MARSHALL A | Officer and Director | Gift | 300 | - |
LOEB MARSHALL A
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-25
5,888 shares
COLEMAN JOHN F
Officer
2026-02-25
266 shares
WOOD BRENT W
Chief Operating Officer
2026-02-25
1,603 shares
DUNBAR RICHARD REID
President
2026-02-25
1,695 shares
COLLINS RYAN M
Officer
2026-02-25
796 shares
TYLER STACI H
Chief Financial Officer
2026-02-25
930 shares
RAYNER MICHELLE
Officer
2026-02-25
202 shares
LOEB MARSHALL A
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-13
28,603 shares
COLEMAN JOHN F
Officer
2026-02-13
7,051 shares
WOOD BRENT W
Chief Operating Officer
2026-02-13
10,884 shares
DUNBAR RICHARD REID
President
2026-02-13
6,580 shares
COLLINS RYAN M
Officer
2026-02-13
5,670 shares
TYLER STACI H
Chief Financial Officer
2026-02-13
3,378 shares
WOOD BRENT W
Chief Financial Officer
2025-12-17
550 shares
LOEB MARSHALL A
Officer and Director
2025-11-12
300 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
10-Q
DEF 14A
10-K
EGP filed its 10-K on February 11, 2026, which includes comprehensive disclosures regarding its business operations, financial condition, and results of operations. The filing contains dedicated sections for risk factors and management's discussion and analysis, although specific financial metrics and risk details were not provided in the excerpts.
8-K
10-Q
8-K
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
19 analysts
Evercore ISI Group
2026-04-24
In-Line
In-Line
Morgan Stanley
2026-04-16
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
Evercore ISI Group
2026-04-06
In-Line
In-Line
RBC Capital
2026-02-18
Sector Perform
Sector Perform
Truist Securities
2026-02-17
Buy
Buy
Citigroup
2026-02-11
Buy
Buy
Keybanc
2026-02-10
Overweight
Overweight
Piper Sandler
2026-02-09
Overweight
Overweight
Cantor Fitzgerald
2026-02-06
Overweight
Overweight
Barclays
2026-01-13
Equal-Weight
Overweight
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