Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 21.0x · EV/EBITDA 16.0x · ROE 6.5%. (2016–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $5.8B | $6.0B | $5.5B | $3.9B | $3.2B | $3.4B | $2.0B | $1.9B | $605M | — | — |
| Enterprise Value | $8.3B | $8.4B | $7.6B | $5.6B | $4.6B | $4.5B | $2.9B | $2.6B | $1.1B | — | — |
| P/E Ratio → | 20.99 | 23.17 | 27.20 | 20.61 | 23.71 | 35.16 | 48.18 | 39.38 | 38.44 | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 10.34 | 10.64 | 12.32 | 10.91 | 11.13 | 14.71 | 12.43 | 13.41 | 6.29 | — | — |
| P/B Ratio | 1.29 | 1.42 | 1.55 | 1.31 | 1.28 | 1.66 | 1.29 | 1.55 | 0.75 | — | — |
| P/FCF | 15.25 | 15.69 | 17.96 | 15.41 | 15.11 | 20.23 | 20.52 | 21.10 | 13.69 | — | — |
| P/OCF | 15.25 | 15.69 | 17.96 | 15.41 | 15.11 | 20.23 | 20.52 | 21.10 | 13.19 | — | — |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 15.02 | 16.97 | 15.50 | 15.95 | 19.62 | 17.53 | 18.56 | 11.86 | — | — |
| EV / EBITDA | 16.03 | 16.36 | 19.05 | 16.17 | 17.31 | 22.24 | 21.75 | 21.02 | 16.93 | — | — |
| EV / EBIT | 22.82 | 23.11 | 26.97 | 22.32 | 27.71 | 34.43 | 39.73 | 34.33 | 22.38 | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | 22.15 | 24.73 | 21.90 | 21.66 | 26.99 | 28.93 | 29.21 | 25.81 | — | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 84.0% | 84.0% | 98.9% | 98.7% | 98.8% | 97.5% | 97.6% | 97.8% | 97.9% | 97.2% | 61.6% |
| Operating Margin | 64.5% | 64.5% | 61.9% | 67.5% | 61.2% | 58.4% | 44.4% | 57.3% | 20.6% | 45.0% | 33.2% |
| Net Profit Margin | 45.0% | 45.0% | 45.2% | 53.0% | 46.8% | 41.6% | 25.8% | 30.0% | 16.2% | 11.6% | 24.1% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 6.5% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 7.0% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 3.0% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| ROA | 4.0% | 4.0% | 3.8% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| ROIC | 4.4% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 1.5% | — |
| ROCE | 5.8% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.1% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.55 | 0.60 | 0.67 | 0.81 | 0.60 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 4.89 | 4.89 | 5.32 | 4.91 | 5.47 | 5.86 | 6.53 | 5.91 | 8.01 | 13.51 | 25.76 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.59 | 0.58 | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.53 | 0.60 | 0.66 | 0.80 | 0.60 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 4.77 | 4.77 | 5.21 | 4.79 | 5.23 | 5.57 | 6.32 | 5.84 | 7.95 | 13.38 | 25.59 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 6.46 | 6.77 | 6.49 | 6.55 | 6.76 | 8.42 | 8.11 | 12.12 | 32.75 | 25.77 |
| Interest Coverage | 3.17 | 3.17 | 3.60 | 4.75 | 4.09 | 3.90 | 2.44 | 2.79 | 1.69 | 1.29 | — |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 6.13 | 6.13 | 6.40 | 2.31 | 6.09 | 5.38 | 3.10 | 4.25 | 3.07 | 4.69 | 5.66 |
| Quick Ratio | 6.13 | 6.13 | 6.29 | 2.20 | 6.02 | 5.14 | 3.10 | 4.22 | 2.11 | 4.08 | 5.66 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0.45 | 0.56 | 0.91 | 0.92 | 0.79 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 1.06 | 0.75 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.06 | 0.03 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | 0.50 | 0.63 | 0.72 | 0.37 | — | 2.54 | 0.11 | 0.37 | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 4.3% | 4.4% | 3.3% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 2.3% | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | 92.5% | 92.5% | 98.4% | 88.2% | 105.6% | 117.4% | 204.6% | 152.7% | 90.1% | 1607.7% | 268.0% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 4.8% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 4.9% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.6% | — | — |
| FCF Yield | 6.6% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 6.5% | 6.6% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 4.7% | 7.3% | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 4.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 4.3% | 4.4% | 3.3% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 2.3% | — | — |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $202M | $177M | $154M | $136M | $117M | $96M | $75M | $44M | $41M | $41M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EPRT stock.
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 21.0x. The historical average is 32.0x. This places it at the 13th percentile of its historical range.
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 16.0x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 18.9x.
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 6.5%. The historical average is 4.2%.
Based on historical data, Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 21.0x. This is at the 13th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 4.32% with a payout ratio of 92.5%.
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. has 84.0% gross margin and 64.5% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 4.9x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.
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Premium Multiple for Growth Profile
EPRT trades at 20.7x forward FFO, a premium to NNN's 16.5x, reflecting its superior growth trajectory and portfolio quality, as per recent market data.
The P/FFO multiple of 20.7x in 2026Q2 is elevated relative to the peer average, suggesting investors are paying up for EPRT's above-average FFO growth (18.5% YoY) and long WALT. However, this premium may compress if growth decelerates or if interest rates rise further, as the implied cap rate on acquisitions narrows. The EV/EBITDA of 17.9x also appears rich, but it is supported by the recurring nature of triple-net leases and the company's low leverage.
NOI Margin Volatility Masks Stability
NOI margin swung from 98.9% in 2025Q2 to 44.8% in 2026Q1, per financial statements, before recovering to 77.6% in 2026Q2, reflecting acquisition timing and expense recognition.
The extreme quarterly swings in NOI margin are likely due to the timing of acquisitions and the recognition of non-cash straight-line rent adjustments, rather than operational deterioration. The underlying portfolio appears stable, as evidenced by consistent occupancy and the long-term nature of leases. Investors should focus on annualized NOI margins, which remain structurally high due to the triple-net model, but the volatility warrants monitoring for any signs of tenant credit stress.
AFFO Deficit Threatens Payout
Despite a 56% FFO payout ratio in 2026Q2, AFFO turned deeply negative at -$0.42 per share, as reported, implying dividends are not covered by true distributable cash flow.
The negative AFFO for five consecutive quarters is a red flag, as it suggests that maintenance capex and tenant improvements are consuming cash beyond reported FFO. While the FFO payout ratio appears safe, the AFFO deficit indicates that the dividend is being funded through external sources or by drawing down cash reserves. This is unsustainable in the long term unless AFFO turns positive, which may occur as the portfolio matures and acquisition-related costs subside.
Conservative Leverage with Refinancing Risk
Debt-to-equity of 0.66 in 2026Q2, per balance sheet data, remains conservative versus peers, but interest coverage of 3.47x has declined from 4.03x in 2024Q1, signaling rising debt costs.
EPRT's leverage is low relative to the sector, providing ample capacity for future borrowing. However, the declining interest coverage ratio suggests that the cost of debt is rising faster than NOI growth, which could pressure earnings if rates continue to climb. The company's fixed-rate exposure and maturity profile are not disclosed, but the low D/E implies a manageable refinancing risk in the near term.
Service-Oriented Shift Enhances Stability
EPRT's strategic allocation toward medical and dental properties, as noted in recent filings, suggests a deliberate shift toward more recession-resistant tenants, though likely at lower initial yields.
The portfolio's increasing exposure to service-oriented industries, such as healthcare and education, may improve the credit quality of tenants and reduce volatility in occupancy. However, this shift could compress acquisition cap rates, limiting future growth in FFO per share. The company's focus on unit-level financial reporting provides a competitive advantage in underwriting middle-market tenants, but the lack of same-store NOI disclosure makes it difficult to assess organic growth.
P/E Misleads Due to Depreciation
The standard P/E of 24.45 is distorted by depreciation, as GAAP net income understates cash generation; FFO per share of $0.56 in 2026Q2, per financial statements, provides a clearer picture.
For REITs, P/E is misleading because depreciation is a non-cash expense that reduces net income but does not reflect the actual cash flow available for distribution. EPRT's P/FFO of 20.7x is a more appropriate valuation metric, as it adjusts for depreciation and other non-cash items. Additionally, investors should focus on AFFO, which accounts for maintenance capex, but the negative AFFO figures highlight the need for careful analysis of the company's cash flow quality.