EPRT

NEUTRAL

$31.42 Live

Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. · NYSE

Target $37.27 (+18.6%)

$28.95 52W Range $34.73

EPRT Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. - Fundamental Analysis

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EPRT Stock | Fundamental Analysis & Investment Insights

NYSE • Real Estate • REIT - Retail

Current Price Live

$31.42

Analyst Target

$37.27

+18.6% Upside

52W High

$34.73

52W Low

$28.95

Overview AI Snowflake Price Valuation Profitability Growth Health Statements Peers Insiders SEC Filings

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated Apr 27, 2026

Market cap

$6.79B

P/E

24.74

ROE

6.3%

Profit margin

43.5%

Debt/Equity

0.6

Dividend yield

3.95%

AI Analysis

AI-powered fundamental assessment

Confidence

85%

EPRT presents a dichotomy between strong operational performance and stretched deterministic valuations. While the Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates stable financial health and the balance sheet is robust with low debt/equity (0.60), the stock trades at a significant premium to its Graham Number ($23.92) and Intrinsic Value ($8.89). Strong revenue growth (22.8%) is offset by a dangerously high dividend payout ratio (96.06%) and bearish insider activity from the CFO and CIO. Despite a 'Strong Buy' analyst consensus, the technical trend is currently bearish, suggesting a period of consolidation or correction.

Key Strengths

Strong top-line growth with 22.8% YoY revenue increase

Conservative leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.60

Excellent liquidity evidenced by a Current Ratio of 2.72

Consistent track record of beating earnings estimates over 25 quarters

High operating margins (63.71%) indicating efficient property management

Key Risks

Unsustainable dividend payout ratio of 96.06% leaving little room for error

Bearish insider sentiment with sales from both the CFO and CIO

Significant valuation gap between current price ($31.42) and Graham Number ($23.92)

Negative YoY earnings growth (-4.30%) despite revenue gains

Technical trend is currently 0/100 (Bearish)

AI Fair Value Estimate

Based on comprehensive analysis

$26.5

-15.7% below current price

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall

Moderate

Value

Future

Past

Health

Dividend

AI Verdict

Hold

Key drivers: Strong balance sheet, High valuation premium, Dividend sustainability risk, Insider selling

Confidence

80%

Value

35/100

Ref P/E 24.74, Graham Number $23.92

Positives

P/E is lower than the sector average of 46.03

Watchpoints

Price is 31% above Graham Number
Price is significantly above growth-based intrinsic value

Future

65/100

Ref Growth rates

Positives

Strong YoY revenue growth (22.8%)
Positive Q/Q earnings growth (6.6%)

Watchpoints

Negative YoY earnings growth (-4.3%)

Past

85/100

Ref Historical trends and earnings track record

Positives

Consistent earnings beats (3/4 last 4 quarters)
Long-term price appreciation (47.6% over 5Y)

Watchpoints

No urgent risks highlighted.

Health

60/100

Ref Piotroski F-Score 4/9

Positives

Low Debt/Equity (0.60)
High Current Ratio (2.72)

Watchpoints

Piotroski F-Score is only 4/9 (Stable, not Strong)

Dividend

30/100

Ref Yield 3.95%, Payout 96.06%

Positives

Steady yield of 3.95%

Watchpoints

Extreme payout ratio (96.06%)
Low dividend strength score (20/100)

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price

$31.42

Analyst Target

$37.27

Upside/Downside

+18.6%

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for EPRT and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-04-24

Company	5Y	3Y	1Y	6M	1M	1W
EPRT Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. Primary	+47.6%	+48.4%	+3.7%	+3.0%	+3.4%	-6.2%
FSV FirstService Corporation Peer	-4.5%	+5.8%	-12.7%	-20.5%	-2.3%	+4.3%
COMP Compass, Inc. Peer	-56.4%	+204.3%	+6.7%	-2.2%	-0.9%	-3.6%
CIGI Colliers International Group Inc. Peer	+6.7%	+10.1%	-2.1%	-28.9%	-8.4%	+1.1%
BRX Brixmor Property Group Inc. Peer	+90.8%	+33.3%	+5.2%	+5.4%	+1.4%	-1.0%

EPR

Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc.

Primary

+47.6%

+48.4%

+3.7%

+3.0%

+3.4%

-6.2%

FSV

FirstService Corporation

Peer

-4.5%

+5.8%

-12.7%

-20.5%

-2.3%

+4.3%

COM

Compass, Inc.

Peer

-56.4%

+204.3%

+6.7%

-2.2%

-0.9%

-3.6%

CIG

Colliers International Group Inc.

Peer

+6.7%

+10.1%

-2.1%

-28.9%

-8.4%

+1.1%

BRX

Brixmor Property Group Inc.

Peer

+90.8%

+33.3%

+5.2%

+5.4%

+1.4%

-1.0%

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

24.74

23.12

N/A

1.57

11.5

15.97

17.42

$6.79B

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin 43.46%

Operating Margin 63.71%

Gross Margin 98.73%

ROE 6.26%

ROA 3.59%

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth rates

Revenue Growth +22.8%

Earnings Growth -4.3%

Q/Q Revenue Growth +22.76%

Q/Q Earnings Growth +6.6%

Financial Health

Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics

Debt/Equity

0.6

Moderate

Current Ratio

2.72

Strong

Quick Ratio

2.53

Excellent

Cash/Share

$0.07

Financial Statement Flow

Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q1 2026

Revenue

$0.2B

Gross Margin

99.1%

Op. Margin

63.7%

Net Margin

37.7%

Total Assets

$7.2B

Liabilities

$2.8B

Equity

$4.4B

Debt/Equity

0.63x

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

$0.34

+6.2% surprise

2026-02-11

$0.34

+2.6% surprise

2025-10-22

$0.33

+5.8% surprise

Real Estate Sector Comparison

Comparing EPRT against 158 companies in the Real Estate sector (6 bullish, 31 neutral, 121 bearish)

P/E Ratio

24.74

This Stock

42.45

Sector Avg

-41.7% (Discount)

Return on Equity (ROE)

6.26%

This Stock

-35.03%

Sector Avg

-117.9% (Below Avg)

Profit Margin

43.46%

This Stock

11.41%

Sector Avg

+281.0% (Superior)

Debt to Equity

0.6

This Stock

2.5

Sector Avg

-76.0% (Less Debt)

Revenue Growth

22.8%

This Stock

17600.73%

Sector Avg

-99.9% (Slower)

Current Ratio

2.72

This Stock

8.23

Sector Avg

-66.9% (Weaker)

Similar Companies

Peer comparison within the same industry

Company	AI Rating	Market Cap	P/E	ROE	Profit Margin	Price
EPRT Essential Properties...	NEUTRAL	$6.79B	24.74	6.3%	43.5%	$31.42
FSV FirstService Corporation	NEUTRAL	$6.7B	45.97	10.9%	2.6%	$145.74	Compare
COMP Compass, Inc.	BEARISH	$5.86B	-	-9.8%	-0.8%	$7.85	Compare
CIGI Colliers International Group Inc.	BEARISH	$5.52B	53.49	8.5%	1.9%	$108.06	Compare
BRX Brixmor Property Group Inc.	BEARISH	$8.08B	24.23	11.4%	24.7%	$26.41	Compare

EPRT Essential...

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Mkt Cap

$6.8B

P/E

24.7

ROE

6.3%

Price

$31.42

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Recent Insider Trading

Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months

Date	Insider	Position	Transaction	Shares	Value
2026-04-14	MAVOIDES PETER M	Chief Executive Officer	Stock Award	1,950	-
2026-04-14	EARNSHAW TIMOTHY J	Officer and Treasurer	Stock Award	89	-
2026-04-14	PEIL A JOSEPH	Chief Investment Officer	Stock Award	165	-
2026-04-14	JENKINS ROBERT M	Chief Operating Officer	Stock Award	165	-
2026-03-24	MAVOIDES PETER M	Chief Executive Officer	Gift	30,098	-
2026-03-20	PEIL A JOSEPH	Chief Investment Officer	Sale	19,657	$630,990
2026-03-20	SALISBURY ROBERT WEBB	Chief Financial Officer	Sale	5,851	$186,530
2026-02-10	MAVOIDES PETER M	Chief Executive Officer	Stock Award	404,116	-
2026-02-10	EARNSHAW TIMOTHY J	Officer and Treasurer	Stock Award	18,449	-
2026-02-10	PEIL A JOSEPH	Chief Technology Officer	Stock Award	34,165	-
2026-02-10	JENKINS ROBERT M	Chief Operating Officer	Stock Award	34,165	-
2026-01-14	MAVOIDES PETER M	Chief Executive Officer	Stock Award	1,258	-
2026-01-14	EARNSHAW TIMOTHY J	Officer and Treasurer	Stock Award	106	-
2026-01-14	PEIL A JOSEPH	Chief Investment Officer	Stock Award	121	-
2026-01-14	JENKINS ROBERT M	Chief Operating Officer	Stock Award	94	-

MAVOIDES PETER M

Chief Executive Officer

Stock Award

2026-04-14

1,950 shares

EARNSHAW TIMOTHY J

Officer and Treasurer

Stock Award

2026-04-14

89 shares

PEIL A JOSEPH

Chief Investment Officer

Stock Award

2026-04-14

165 shares

JENKINS ROBERT M

Chief Operating Officer

Stock Award

2026-04-14

165 shares

MAVOIDES PETER M

Chief Executive Officer

Gift

2026-03-24

30,098 shares

PEIL A JOSEPH

Chief Investment Officer

Sell

2026-03-20

19,657 shares · $630,990

SALISBURY ROBERT WEBB

Chief Financial Officer

Sell

2026-03-20

5,851 shares · $186,530

MAVOIDES PETER M

Chief Executive Officer

Stock Award

2026-02-10

404,116 shares

EARNSHAW TIMOTHY J

Officer and Treasurer

Stock Award

2026-02-10

18,449 shares

PEIL A JOSEPH

Chief Technology Officer

Stock Award

2026-02-10

34,165 shares

JENKINS ROBERT M

Chief Operating Officer

Stock Award

2026-02-10

34,165 shares

MAVOIDES PETER M

Chief Executive Officer

Stock Award

2026-01-14

1,258 shares

EARNSHAW TIMOTHY J

Officer and Treasurer

Stock Award

2026-01-14

106 shares

PEIL A JOSEPH

Chief Investment Officer

Stock Award

2026-01-14

121 shares

JENKINS ROBERT M

Chief Operating Officer

Stock Award

2026-01-14

94 shares

Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects

SEC Filings

Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database

8-K

2026-04-22

EPRT filed an 8-K likely to announce its first-quarter financial results for 2026.

10-Q

2026-04-22

EPRT submitted its quarterly 10-Q filing on April 22, 2026. While specific financial highlights were not provided in the excerpt, the filing includes a dedicated section for risk factors under Item 1A.

8-K

2026-04-07

EPRT filed an 8-K on April 7, 2026, likely to announce its first-quarter financial results.

DEF 14A

2026-03-31

EPRT filed a Definitive Proxy Statement on March 31, 2026, providing shareholders with necessary information and voting materials for an upcoming meeting.

8-K

2026-03-09

EPRT filed an 8-K on March 9, 2026, likely to announce its annual financial results for the preceding fiscal year.

8-K

2026-03-02

8-K

2026-02-19

EPRT filed an 8-K on February 19, 2026, likely to announce its annual financial results or quarterly earnings.

10-K

2026-02-11

EPRT filed its 10-K annual report on February 11, 2026. Due to the lack of detailed excerpts provided, specific financial highlights and risk factors cannot be determined from the available information.

8-K

2026-02-11

EPRT filed an 8-K on February 11, 2026, likely to announce its financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

8-K

2025-12-17

8-K

2025-12-09

8-K

2025-12-08

10-Q

2025-10-22

8-K

2025-10-22

8-K

2025-09-17

Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.

Wall Street Analysts

Professional analyst ratings and price targets

Consensus

STRONG_BUY

20 analysts

Stifel

2026-04-23

Maintains

Buy Buy

Barclays

2026-04-21

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Raymond James

2026-03-17

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2025-12-17

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2025-12-15

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EPRT

EPRT Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. - Fundamental Analysis

At a glance

AI Analysis

Key Strengths

Key Risks

Performance Snowflake

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Historical Performance Trends

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Valuation Metrics

Profitability

Growth

Financial Health

Financial Statement Flow

Quarterly Earnings History

Real Estate Sector Comparison

Similar Companies

Recent Insider Trading

SEC Filings

Wall Street Analysts

Past News Coverage

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