EPRT (Essential Properties Realty Trust) EV-to-EBITDA: 16.83 (As of Aug. 30, 2026) — 11% Below Median

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EPRT Essential Properties Realty Trust Inc EPRT
88 GF Score
Price $30.37
GF Value $34.17
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Essential Properties Realty Trust EV-to-EBITDA?

Essential Properties Realty Trust EPRT +0.03% 88 EV-to-EBITDA is 16.83 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 18.89. GuruFocus rates EPRT with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 671 REITs companies, Essential Properties Realty Trust ranks worse than 58.27% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Essential Properties Realty Trust's enterprise value is $9,402.8 Mil. Essential Properties Realty Trust's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $558.8 Mil. Therefore, Essential Properties Realty Trust's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 16.83.

The historical rank and industry rank for Essential Properties Realty Trust's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

EPRT' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.64   Med: 18.89   Max: 30.9
Current: 16.83

During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Essential Properties Realty Trust was 30.90. The lowest was 12.64. And the median was 18.89.

EPRT's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
58.27% of 671 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 15.33 vs EPRT: 16.83

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-30), Essential Properties Realty Trust's stock price is $30.37. Essential Properties Realty Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.290. Therefore, Essential Properties Realty Trust's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 23.54.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Essential Properties Realty Trust  (NYSE:EPRT) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Essential Properties Realty Trust's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=30.37/1.290
=23.54

Essential Properties Realty Trust's share price for today is $30.37.
Essential Properties Realty Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.290.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Essential Properties Realty Trust EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Essential Properties Realty Trust EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Essential Properties Realty Trust's EV-to-EBITDA 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.

Essential Properties Realty Trust EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Essential Properties Realty Trust Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Essential Properties Realty Trust Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 18.92 17.46 16.84 17.20 16.63

EPRT vs MAC, KRG, PECO: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Essential Properties Realty Trust's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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.


Essential Properties Realty Trust EV-to-EBITDA vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Essential Properties Realty Trust's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Essential Properties Realty Trust's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Essential Properties Realty Trust EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Essential Properties Realty Trust's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=9402.848/558.765
=16.83

Essential Properties Realty Trust's current Enterprise Value is $9,402.8 Mil.
Essential Properties Realty Trust's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $558.8 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 16.83 mean?
Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 16.83 as of Aug. 30, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Essential Properties Realty Trust. This is 11% below median its historical median of 18.89. Over the past decade, Essential Properties Realty Trust's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 12.64 to 30.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Essential Properties Realty Trust ranks #391 out of 671 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 58.3%.
Is Essential Properties Realty Trust's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Essential Properties Realty Trust's current EV-to-EBITDA of 16.83 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 18.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.64 to a high of 30.90. The REITs industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.33. Essential Properties Realty Trust's value of 16.83 is 9.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Essential Properties Realty Trust ranks #391 out of 671 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Essential Properties Realty Trust has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Essential Properties Realty Trust's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MAC and KRG?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Essential Properties Realty Trust ranks #391 out of 671 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Essential Properties Realty Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.33. Essential Properties Realty Trust's value of 16.83 is 9.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Essential Properties Realty Trust's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 12.64 to 30.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.89 vs. the industry median of 15.33, Essential Properties Realty Trust 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a REITs company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among REITs companies is 15.33, based on 671 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Essential Properties Realty Trust's current EV-to-EBITDA of 16.83 is 9.8% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Essential Properties Realty Trust. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Essential Properties Realty Trust's current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.83, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 18.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Essential Properties Realty Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.17, compared to a current price of $30.37 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.83, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 18.89 and 9.8% above the REITs industry median of 15.33. Essential Properties Realty Trust's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.83 as of Aug. 30, 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 Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essential Properties Realty Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $30.37 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $34.17. GuruFocus considers Essential Properties Realty Trust to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for EPRT:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 16.83 (11% below median its 10-year median of 18.89)
  • GF Value™: $34.17 vs. price of $30.37 (11.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9.8% above the REITs median (#391 of 671)

No single metric tells the full story. See the EPRT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Essential Properties Realty Trust Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges 2OU:Germany
Address 5 Vaughn Drive, Suite 202, Princeton, NJ, USA, 08540
Essential Properties Realty Trust Inc is a real estate investment trust. It is an internally managed real estate company acquires, owns and manages single-tenant properties that are net leased on a long-term basis to middle-market companies operating service-oriented or experience-based businesses. The Company generally invests in and leases freestanding, single-tenant commercial real estate facilities where a tenant services its customers and conducts activities that are essential to the generation of the tenant's sales and profits.
88GF Score

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