Essential Properties Realty Trust Inc (EPRT)vsFederal Realty Investment Trust (FRT)
EPRT
Essential Properties Realty Trust Inc
$30.69
-1.32%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $6.54B
FRT
Federal Realty Investment Trust
$103.27
+0.15%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $8.95B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Federal Realty Investment Trust generates 128% more annual revenue ($1.28B vs $561.22M). EPRT leads profitability with a 45.1% profit margin vs 32.1%. FRT trades at a lower P/E of 22.0x. FRT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
EPRT
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
FRT
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-1.1%
Fair Value
$31.19
Current Price
$30.69
$0.50 premium
Margin of Safety
+51.2%
Fair Value
$219.02
Current Price
$103.27
$115.75 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 45 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 65.6%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 25.2% year-over-year
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 34.5%
Earnings expanding 98.7% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
ROE of 6.5% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EPRT
The strongest argument for EPRT centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 45.1% and operating margin at 65.6%. Revenue growth of 25.2% 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 32.1% and operating margin at 34.5%.
Bear Case : EPRT
The primary concerns for EPRT are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : FRT
The primary concerns for FRT are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
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 1.01 — expect wider price swings.
EPRT is growing revenue faster at 25.2% — sustainability is the question.
FRT generates stronger free cash flow (51M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FRT scores higher overall (66/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 32.1% margins. Both earn "Strong 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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