Easterly Government Properties (STU:E050) Dividend Payout Ratio: 15.56 (As of Mar. 2026) — 175% Above Median

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STU:E050 Easterly Government Properties Inc STU:E050
73 GF Score
Price €21.00
GF Value €25.14
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Easterly Government Properties Dividend Payout Ratio?

Easterly Government Properties STU:E050 -1.87% 73 Dividend Payout Ratio is 15.56 as of Mar. 2026, which is 175% above its 10-year median of 5.65. GuruFocus rates STU:E050 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €25.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 704 REITs companies, Easterly Government Properties ranks worse than 93.47% 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. Easterly Government Properties's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.56.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Easterly Government Properties Inc is 5.98, which seems too high.

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

STU:E050' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.95   Med: 5.65   Max: 19.85
Current: 5.95

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Easterly Government Properties was 19.85. The lowest was 2.95. And the median was 5.65.

STU:E050's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
93.47% of 704 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs STU:E050: 5.95

As of today (2026-08-02), the Dividend Yield % of Easterly Government Properties is 7.40%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Easterly Government Properties was 13.17%. The lowest was 3.55%. And the median was 5.48%.

Easterly Government Properties's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.39.

During the past 12 months, Easterly Government Properties's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -32.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -8.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -3.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Easterly Government Properties was 24.40% per year. The lowest was -8.80% per year. And the median was 0.60% 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.

Easterly Government Properties (STU:E050) 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.

Easterly Government Properties Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Easterly Government Properties Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Easterly Government Properties's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.

Easterly Government Properties Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Easterly Government Properties Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
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Easterly Government Properties Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio 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 8.76 4.64 6.49 4.17 15.56

STU:E050 vs PDM, ESBA, HPP: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Office subindustry, Easterly Government Properties'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.

Easterly Government Properties Dividend Payout Ratio vs REITs Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Easterly Government Properties's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Easterly Government Properties Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

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.

Easterly Government Properties'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 )
=1.719/ 0.29
=5.93

Easterly Government Properties's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.389/ 0.025
=15.56

* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 15.56 mean?
Easterly Government Properties (STU:E050) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 15.56 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Easterly Government Properties and its competitors. This is 175% above median its historical median of 5.65. Over the past decade, Easterly Government Properties' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 2.95 to 19.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Easterly Government Properties ranks #658 out of 704 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 93.5%.
Is Easterly Government Properties' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Easterly Government Properties' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 15.56 is 175% above median its 10-year median of 5.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.95 to a high of 19.85. The REITs industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. Easterly Government Properties' value of 15.56 is 1471.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Easterly Government Properties ranks #658 out of 704 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' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PDM and ESBA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Easterly Government Properties ranks #658 out of 704 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Easterly Government Properties in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. Easterly Government Properties' value of 15.56 is 1471.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Easterly Government Properties' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 2.95 to 19.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.65 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Easterly Government 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a REITs company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among REITs companies is 0.99, based on 704 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. Easterly Government Properties's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 15.56 is 1471.7% 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 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 Easterly Government Properties 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. Easterly Government Properties's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 15.56, which is 175% above median its own 10-year median of 5.65. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 15.56, which is 175% above median its 10-year median of 5.65 and 1471.7% above the REITs industry median of 0.99. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Easterly Government Properties (STU:E050), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 15.56 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:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 15.56 (175% above median its 10-year median of 5.65)
  • GF Value™: €25.14 vs. price of €21.00 (16.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1471.7% above the REITs median (#658 of 704)

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 Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges DEA:USA
Address 2001 K Street NW, Suite 775 North, Washington, DC, USA, 20006
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.
73GF Score

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