Essential Properties Realty Trust Inc (EPRT)vsRealty Income Corporation (O)
EPRT
Essential Properties Realty Trust Inc
$30.27
+2.02%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $6.70B
O
Realty Income Corporation
$60.84
+1.82%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $55.69B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Realty Income Corporation generates 904% more annual revenue ($5.93B vs $590.66M). EPRT leads profitability with a 43.5% profit margin vs 18.9%. EPRT trades at a lower P/E of 24.3x. O earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
EPRT
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
O
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+27.6%
Fair Value
$43.61
Current Price
$30.27
$13.34 discount
Margin of Safety
-5.9%
Fair Value
$60.93
Current Price
$60.84
$0.09 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 44 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 63.7%
Revenue surging 22.8% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 45.5%
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
ROE of 5.8% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 4.3%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
ROE of 2.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EPRT
The strongest argument for EPRT centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 43.5% and operating margin at 63.7%. Revenue growth of 22.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : O
The strongest argument for O centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.9% and operating margin at 45.5%. Revenue growth of 12.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : EPRT
The primary concerns for EPRT are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : O
The primary concerns for O are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 49.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EPRT profiles as a growth stock while O is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
EPRT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.90 — expect wider price swings.
EPRT is growing revenue faster at 22.8% — sustainability is the question.
O generates stronger free cash flow (848M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
O scores higher overall (60/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 18.9% margins and 12.0% revenue growth. EPRT offers better value entry with a 27.6% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Essential Properties Realty Trust Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RETAIL · USA
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc., a real estate company, acquires, owns and manages single-tenant properties in the United States. The company is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey.
Visit Website →Realty Income Corporation
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RETAIL · USA
Realty Income Corporation is a real estate investment trust that invests in free-standing, single-tenant commercial properties in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom that are subject to NNN Leases. The company is organized in Maryland with its headquarters in San Diego, California.
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