EastGroup Properties, Inc. (EGP) P/E Ratio History
Historical price-to-earnings valuation from 1990 to 2025
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Valuation Context
How does the current P/E compare to historical and market benchmarks?
P/E Ratio Analysis
As of March 2, 2026, EastGroup Properties, Inc. (EGP) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 42.1x, with a stock price of $196.31 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $4.66.
The current P/E is roughly in line with its 5-year average of 41.7x. Over the past five years, EGP's P/E has ranged from a low of 27.5x to a high of 58.6x, placing the current valuation at the 55th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Real Estate sector median P/E of 23.4x, EGP trades at a 80% premium to its sector peers. The sector includes 170 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 1.8x to 176.8x.
The PEG ratio of 2.81 (P/E divided by 5% EPS growth) suggests the stock may be expensive relative to its earnings growth. Peter Lynch popularized the rule that a PEG below 1.0 indicates an attractive entry point.
Relative to the broader market, EGP commands a significant premium over the S&P 500 median P/E of 26.2x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
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Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
Peer Comparison
P/E metrics vs. Industrial Logistics Warehouse REITs peers
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PLDPrologis, Inc. | $132B | 35.6 | 3.29 | +22% |
EGPEastGroup Properties, Inc. | $10B | 42.1 | 2.81 | +5% |
REXRRexford Industrial Realty, Inc. | $9B | 31.2 | 1.51 | +7% |
FRFirst Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. | $8B | 29.1 | 10.00 | +5% |
STAGSTAG Industrial, Inc. | $7B | 26.9 | 13.19 | +40% |
TRNOTerreno Realty Corporation | $7B | 16.9 | 0.48Best | +104% |
GRP-UNGranite Real Estate Investment Trust | $4B | 15.6 | - | +167% |
LXPLXP Industrial Trust | $3B | 27.2 | - | +180% |
PLYMPlymouth Industrial REIT, Inc. | $979M | 7.1Lowest | - | +1445%Best |
Peers sorted by market capitalization. P/E below peers may indicate undervaluation or lower growth expectations. Consider PEG ratio for growth-adjusted comparison.
Historical P/E Data
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Date | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 Q3 | $169.26 | $4.76 | 35.6x | +11% | |
| FY2025 Q2 | Mon Jun 30 2025 00:00:00 GM | $167.12 | $4.63 | 36.1x | +13% |
| FY2025 Q1 | Mon Mar 31 2025 00:00:00 GM | $176.15 | $4.57 | 38.5x | +21% |
| FY2024 Q4 | $160.49 | $4.65 | 34.5x | +8% | |
| FY2024 Q3 | Mon Sep 30 2024 00:00:00 GM | $186.82 | $4.84 | 38.6x | +21% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Sun Jun 30 2024 00:00:00 GM | $170.10 | $4.78 | 35.6x | +11% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Sun Mar 31 2024 00:00:00 GM | $179.77 | $4.61 | 39.0x | +22% |
| FY2023 Q4 | Sun Dec 31 2023 00:00:00 GM | $183.54 | $4.41 | 41.6x | +30% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Sat Sep 30 2023 00:00:00 GM | $166.53 | $3.95 | 42.2x | +32% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Fri Jun 30 2023 00:00:00 GM | $173.60 | $3.75 | 46.3x | +45% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Fri Mar 31 2023 00:00:00 GM | $165.32 | $3.87 | 42.7x | +34% |
| FY2022 Q4 | Sat Dec 31 2022 00:00:00 GM | $148.06 | $4.39 | 33.7x | +6% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 31.9x
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Is EGP stock overvalued or undervalued?
EGP trades at 42.1x P/E, near its 5-year average of 41.7x. The 55th percentile ranking places valuation within normal historical bounds.
How does EGP's valuation compare to peers?
EastGroup Properties, Inc. P/E of 42.1x compares to sector median of 23.4x. The premium reflects expected growth above peers.
What is EGP's PEG ratio?
EGP PEG ratio is 2.81. Above 2.0 indicates premium valuation relative to growth rate. Historical P/E data spans 1990-2025.