Essential Properties Realty Trust (STU:2OU) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.99 (As of Jun. 2026) — 16% Below Median

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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 Dividend Payout Ratio?

Essential Properties Realty Trust STU:2OU +0.54% 89 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99 as of Jun. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 1.18. 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 713 REITs companies, Essential Properties Realty Trust ranks better than 56.38% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Essential Properties Realty Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.99.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Essential Properties Realty Trust Inc is 0.93, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Essential Properties Realty Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:2OU' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.94 Med: 1.18 Max: 1.95
Current: 0.94

During the past 10 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Essential Properties Realty Trust was 1.95. The lowest was 0.94. And the median was 1.18.

STU:2OU's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
56.38% of 713 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs STU:2OU: 0.94

As of today (2026-08-30), the Dividend Yield % of Essential Properties Realty Trust is 4.08%.

During the past 10 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Essential Properties Realty Trust was 8.91%. The lowest was 1.53%. And the median was 3.95%.

Essential Properties Realty Trust's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.28.

During the past 12 months, Essential Properties Realty Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.20% per year.

During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Essential Properties Realty Trust was 32.10% per year. The lowest was 3.90% per year. And the median was 6.40% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

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Essential Properties Realty Trust (STU:2OU) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Essential Properties Realty Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Essential Properties Realty Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Essential Properties Realty Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Essential Properties Realty Trust Annual Data

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Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															0.96	0.91	0.92	0.93	0.99

STU:2OU vs MAC, KRG, PECO: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Essential Properties Realty Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Essential Properties Realty Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Essential Properties Realty Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Essential Properties Realty Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Essential Properties Realty Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	1.029	/	1.089
	=	0.94

Essential Properties Realty Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Jun. 2026 )
	=	0.278	/	0.282
	=	0.99

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.99 mean?

Essential Properties Realty Trust (STU:2OU) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.99 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Essential Properties Realty Trust and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 1.18. Over the past decade, Essential Properties Realty Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.94 to 1.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Essential Properties Realty Trust ranks #311 out of 713 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 43.6%.

Is Essential Properties Realty Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Essential Properties Realty Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.99 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 1.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.94 to a high of 1.95. The REITs industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. Essential Properties Realty Trust's value of 0.99 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Essential Properties Realty Trust ranks #311 out of 713 companies in the REITs industry, which is above 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MAC and KRG?

According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Essential Properties Realty Trust ranks #311 out of 713 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Essential Properties Realty Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. Essential Properties Realty Trust's value of 0.99 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Essential Properties Realty Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.94 to 1.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.18 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Essential Properties Realty Trust has consistently been at 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a REITs company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among REITs companies is 0.99, based on 713 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Essential Properties Realty Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.99 is 0% at 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Essential Properties Realty Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Essential Properties Realty Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 1.18. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 1.18 and 0% at the REITs industry median of 0.99. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Essential Properties Realty Trust (STU:2OU), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99 as of Jun. 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:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.99 (16% below median its 10-year median of 1.18)
GF Value™: €30.11 vs. price of €26.23 (12.9% below fair value)
GF Score™: 89/100 with 6 warning signs
Industry Position: 0% at the REITs median (#311 of 713)

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Essential Properties Realty Trust Business Description

Industry Real Estate REITs

Comparable Companies MAC KRG PECO SKT NNN ADC BRX CURB FRT AKR SPG O KIM XPAR:URW REG SGX:C38U ASX:SCG HKSE:00823 XPAR:LI ASX:VCX

Other Exchanges EPRT:USA

Address 5 Vaughn Drive, Suite 202, Princeton, NJ, USA, 08540

Website https://www.essentialproperties.com

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.

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