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EPR PropertiesEPR -2.05%81 Debt-to-Equity is 1.35 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 1.20. GuruFocus rates EPR with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $51.05 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 683 REITs companies, EPR Properties ranks worse than 80.23% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for EPR Properties's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
EPR'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.96 Med: 1.2 Max: 1.54
Current: 1.35
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of EPR Properties was 1.54. The lowest was 0.96. And the median was 1.20.
EPR's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 80.23% of 683
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.78
vs EPR: 1.35
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
EPR Properties Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
EPR Properties Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for EPR Properties's Debt-to-Equity can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, EPR Properties's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
EPR Properties Debt-to-Equity vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, EPR Properties's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EPR Properties's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
EPR Properties (EPR) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.35 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on EPR Properties and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 1.20. Over the past decade, EPR Properties' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.96 to 1.54. According to the industry distribution chart, EPR Properties ranks #548 out of 683 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 80.2%.
Is EPR Properties' Debt-to-Equity too high?
EPR Properties' current Debt-to-Equity of 1.35 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 1.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.96 to a high of 1.54. The REITs industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. EPR Properties' value of 1.35 is 73.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EPR Properties ranks #548 out of 683 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, EPR Properties has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EPR Properties' Debt-to-Equity compare to FRMI and OUT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, EPR Properties ranks #548 out of 683 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places EPR Properties in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. EPR Properties' value of 1.35 is 73.1% above this benchmark. Historically, EPR Properties' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.96 to 1.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.20 vs. the industry median of 0.78, EPR Properties has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for a REITs company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among REITs companies is 0.78, based on 683 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. EPR Properties's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.35 is 73.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on EPR Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EPR Properties's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.35, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 1.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EPR Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EPR Properties (EPR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $51.05, compared to a current price of $62.62 — trading 22.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.35, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 1.20 and 73.1% above the REITs industry median of 0.78. EPR Properties' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For EPR Properties (EPR), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.35 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is EPR Properties (EPR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EPR Properties stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $62.62 is trading 22.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $51.05.
GuruFocus considers EPR Properties to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for EPR:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.35 (13% above median its 10-year median of 1.20)
GF Value™: $51.05 vs. price of $62.62 (22.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73.1% above the REITs median (#548 of 683)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EPR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
EPR Properties is a real estate investment trust that focuses on underwriting experiential property investments on key industry and property cash flow criteria, and the credit metrics of tenants and customers. The company invests in two property segments: Experiential, including theaters, family entertainment centers, ski resorts, and other attractions; and Education, including early childhood education centers and private school properties. The company's business is focused on Experiential real estate. The majority of revenue comes from the Experiential sector.
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