Essential Properties Realty Trust (STU:2OU) EV-to-OCF: 22.66 (As of Aug. 30, 2026) — 11% Below Median

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STU:2OU Essential Properties Realty Trust Inc STU:2OU
89 GF Score
Price €26.23
GF Value €30.11
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Essential Properties Realty Trust EV-to-OCF?

Essential Properties Realty Trust STU:2OU +0.54% 89 EV-to-OCF is 22.66 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 25.40. GuruFocus rates STU:2OU with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €30.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 926 REITs companies, Essential Properties Realty Trust ranks worse than 66.09% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Essential Properties Realty Trust's Enterprise Value is €8,069.7 Mil. Essential Properties Realty Trust's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €356.1 Mil. Therefore, Essential Properties Realty Trust's EV-to-OCF for today is 22.66.

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

STU:2OU' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.45   Med: 25.4   Max: 57.15
Current: 22.71

During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Essential Properties Realty Trust was 57.15. The lowest was 16.45. And the median was 25.40.

STU:2OU's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than
66.09% of 926 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 17.855 vs STU:2OU: 22.71

EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.

As of today (2026-08-30), Essential Properties Realty Trust's stock price is €26.23. Essential Properties Realty Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.108. Therefore, Essential Properties Realty Trust's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 23.67.


Essential Properties Realty Trust  (STU:2OU) EV-to-OCF Explanation

EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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)
=26.23/1.108
=23.67

Essential Properties Realty Trust's share price for today is €26.23.
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 €1.108.

* 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.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


Essential Properties Realty Trust EV-to-OCF Related Terms


Essential Properties Realty Trust EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Essential Properties Realty Trust's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF Chart

Essential Properties Realty Trust Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-OCF
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Essential Properties Realty Trust Quarterly Data
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EV-to-OCF 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 25.60 23.48 22.80 22.75 22.44

STU:2OU vs MAC, KRG, PECO: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Essential Properties Realty Trust's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs REITs Industry

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

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


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Essential Properties Realty Trust EV-to-OCF Calculation

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

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=8069.747/356.058
=22.66

Essential Properties Realty Trust's current Enterprise Value is €8,069.7 Mil.
Essential Properties Realty Trust's Cash Flow from Operations 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 €356.1 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-OCF →
What does a EV-to-OCF of 22.66 mean?
Essential Properties Realty Trust (STU:2OU) has a EV-to-OCF of 22.66 as of Aug. 30, 2026. This is 11% below median its historical median of 25.40. Over the past decade, Essential Properties Realty Trust's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 16.45 to 57.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Essential Properties Realty Trust ranks #612 out of 926 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 66.1%.
Is Essential Properties Realty Trust's EV-to-OCF too high?
Essential Properties Realty Trust's current EV-to-OCF of 22.66 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 25.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.45 to a high of 57.15. The REITs industry median EV-to-OCF is 17.86. Essential Properties Realty Trust's value of 22.66 is 26.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Essential Properties Realty Trust ranks #612 out of 926 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Essential Properties Realty Trust has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Essential Properties Realty Trust's EV-to-OCF compare to MAC and KRG?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Essential Properties Realty Trust ranks #612 out of 926 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Essential Properties Realty Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 17.86. Essential Properties Realty Trust's value of 22.66 is 26.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Essential Properties Realty Trust's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 16.45 to 57.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.40 vs. the industry median of 17.86, 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-OCF for a REITs company?
The median EV-to-OCF among REITs companies is 17.86, based on 926 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF 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-OCF of 22.66 is 26.9% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 17.86 — 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-OCF is 22.66, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 25.40. 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 (STU:2OU) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €30.11, compared to a current price of €26.23 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 22.66, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 25.40 and 26.9% above the REITs industry median of 17.86. Essential Properties Realty Trust's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Essential Properties Realty Trust (STU:2OU), the current EV-to-OCF is 22.66 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 (STU:2OU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essential Properties Realty Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €26.23 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €30.11. GuruFocus considers Essential Properties Realty Trust to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:2OU:

  • EV-to-OCF: 22.66 (11% below median its 10-year median of 25.40)
  • GF Value™: €30.11 vs. price of €26.23 (12.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 26.9% above the REITs median (#612 of 926)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:2OU 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 EPRT:USA
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.
89GF Score

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