Essential Properties Realty Trust Inc (EPRT)vsFederal Realty Investment Trust (FRT)
EPRT
Essential Properties Realty Trust Inc
$30.27
+2.02%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $6.70B
FRT
Federal Realty Investment Trust
$122.56
+1.45%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $10.94B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Federal Realty Investment Trust generates 122% more annual revenue ($1.31B vs $590.66M). EPRT leads profitability with a 43.5% profit margin vs 38.6%. FRT trades at a lower P/E of 21.8x. FRT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
EPRT
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
FRT
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+27.6%
Fair Value
$43.61
Current Price
$30.27
$13.34 discount
Margin of Safety
+35.5%
Fair Value
$165.94
Current Price
$122.56
$43.38 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 44 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 63.7%
Revenue surging 22.8% year-over-year
Keeps 39 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 34.1%
Earnings expanding 152.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
ROE of 5.8% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 4.3%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EPRT
The strongest argument for EPRT centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 43.5% and operating margin at 63.7%. Revenue growth of 22.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : FRT
The strongest argument for FRT centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 38.6% and operating margin at 34.1%. Revenue growth of 10.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : EPRT
The primary concerns for EPRT are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : FRT
The primary concerns for FRT are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EPRT profiles as a growth stock while FRT is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
FRT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.94 — expect wider price swings.
EPRT is growing revenue faster at 22.8% — sustainability is the question.
FRT generates stronger free cash flow (121M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FRT scores higher overall (65/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 38.6% margins and 10.3% revenue growth. EPRT offers better value entry with a 27.6% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Essential Properties Realty Trust Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RETAIL · USA
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc., a real estate company, acquires, owns and manages single-tenant properties in the United States. The company is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey.
Visit Website →Federal Realty Investment Trust
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RETAIL · USA
Federal Realty Investment Trust is a real estate investment trust that invests in shopping centers in the Northeastern United States, the Mid-Atlantic states, California, and South Florida.
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