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Easterly Government Properties (STU:E050) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Easterly Government Properties Net Margin % Related Terms
Easterly Government Properties Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
STU:E050 vs PDM, ESBA, HPP: Net Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Office subindustry, Easterly Government Properties's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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.
Easterly Government Properties Net Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Easterly Government Properties's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Easterly Government Properties's Net Margin % 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.
Easterly Government Properties (STU:E050) has a Net Margin % of 1.49% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Easterly Government Properties and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 4.38. Over the past decade, Easterly Government Properties' Net Margin % has ranged from 3.22 to 10.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Easterly Government Properties ranks #735 out of 917 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 80.2%.
Is Easterly Government Properties' Net Margin % too high?
Easterly Government Properties' current Net Margin % of 1.49% is 66% below median its 10-year median of 4.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.22 to a high of 10.94. The REITs industry median Net Margin % is 45.43. Easterly Government Properties' value of 1.49% is 96.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Easterly Government Properties ranks #735 out of 917 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Easterly Government Properties has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Easterly Government Properties' Net Margin % compare to PDM and ESBA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Easterly Government Properties ranks #735 out of 917 companies for Net Margin %. This places Easterly Government Properties in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 45.43. Easterly Government Properties' value of 1.49% is 96.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Easterly Government Properties' own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.22 to 10.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.38 vs. the industry median of 45.43, Easterly Government Properties has consistently been below 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 Net Margin % for a REITs company?
The median Net Margin % among REITs companies is 45.43, based on 917 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Easterly Government Properties's current Net Margin % of 1.49% is 96.7% below 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Easterly Government Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Net Margin % is 45.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Easterly Government Properties's current Net Margin % is 1.49%, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 4.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Easterly Government Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Easterly Government Properties (STU:E050) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €25.14, compared to a current price of €21.00 — trading 16.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.49%, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 4.38 and 96.7% below the REITs industry median of 45.43. Easterly Government Properties' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Easterly Government Properties (STU:E050), the current Net Margin % is 1.49% 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 Easterly Government Properties (STU:E050) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Easterly Government Properties stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €21.00 is trading 16.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €25.14.
GuruFocus considers Easterly Government Properties to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:E050:
Net Margin %: 1.49% (66% below median its 10-year median of 4.38)
GF Value™: €25.14 vs. price of €21.00 (16.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 96.7% below the REITs median (#735 of 917)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:E050 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Easterly Government Properties Inc is a real estate investment trust. The company is engaged in the acquisition, development, and management of Class A commercial properties that are leased to U.S. government agencies. It generates all its revenue by leasing its properties to such agencies. The company operates in single segment for the purposes of assessing performance and making operating decisions.
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