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EPR PropertiesEPR -1.50%81 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.85 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 16.41. GuruFocus rates EPR with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $51.05 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 860 REITs companies, EPR Properties ranks better than 84.07% on this metric.
EPR Properties's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.85.
The historical rank and industry rank for EPR Properties's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
EPR'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.22 Med: 16.41 Max: 64.93
Current: 14.85
During the past 13 years, EPR Properties's highest Yield on Cost was 64.93. The lowest was 1.22. And the median was 16.41.
EPR's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 84.07% of 860
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 7.325
vs EPR: 14.85
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
EPR Properties 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
EPR vs FRMI, OUT, RYN: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, EPR Properties's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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.
EPR Properties 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, EPR Properties's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EPR Properties's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of EPR Properties is calculated as
EPR Properties (EPR) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 14.85 as of Jul. 30, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on EPR Properties and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 16.41. Over the past decade, EPR Properties' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.22 to 64.93. According to the industry distribution chart, EPR Properties ranks #137 out of 860 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 15.9%.
Is EPR Properties' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
EPR Properties' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 14.85 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 16.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.22 to a high of 64.93. The REITs industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.33. EPR Properties' value of 14.85 is 102.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EPR Properties ranks #137 out of 860 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, EPR Properties has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EPR Properties' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to FRMI and OUT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, EPR Properties ranks #137 out of 860 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places EPR Properties in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.33. EPR Properties' value of 14.85 is 102.7% above this benchmark. Historically, EPR Properties' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.22 to 64.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.41 vs. the industry median of 7.33, EPR 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a REITs company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among REITs companies is 7.33, based on 860 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. EPR Properties's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 14.85 is 102.7% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on EPR Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EPR Properties's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.85, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 16.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EPR Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EPR Properties (EPR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $51.05, compared to a current price of $62.97 — trading 23.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.85, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 16.41 and 102.7% above the REITs industry median of 7.33. EPR Properties' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For EPR Properties (EPR), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.85 as of Jul. 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 EPR Properties (EPR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EPR Properties stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $62.97 is trading 23.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $51.05.
GuruFocus considers EPR Properties to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for EPR:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 14.85 (10% below median its 10-year median of 16.41)
GF Value™: $51.05 vs. price of $62.97 (23.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 102.7% above the REITs median (#137 of 860)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EPR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
EPR Properties is a real estate investment trust that focuses on underwriting experiential property investments on key industry and property cash flow criteria, and the credit metrics of tenants and customers. The company invests in two property segments: Experiential, including theaters, family entertainment centers, ski resorts, and other attractions; and Education, including early childhood education centers and private school properties. The company's business is focused on Experiential real estate. The majority of revenue comes from the Experiential sector.
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