Is EPR a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, EPR PROPERTIES (EPR) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 54.0/100. It is ranked #1,316 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 68/100, Value 67/100, Momentum 46/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for EPR?

EPR PROPERTIES (EPR) has a "Hold" rating and 3-star score. The composite score of 54.0 ranks it #1,316 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is EPR in?

EPR PROPERTIES operates in the Financials sector (Trading industry) with a market cap of $3.85 billion. It is classified as a mid-cap stock.

Does EPR pay a dividend?

Yes, EPR pays a dividend with a current yield of 6.02%. The Financials sector average yield is 2.48%. For every $1,000 invested, you would receive approximately $60.20 in annual dividend income.

What is EPR's P/E ratio?

EPR has a trailing P/E ratio of 15.71x. The Financials sector average is 14.9x. This P/E is in a moderate range relative to the broader market.

How profitable is EPR?

EPR's quality factor score is 68/100. Gross margin: 100.0%. ROE: 10.9% vs sector average 8.5%. High margins suggest pricing power and competitive moats.

How is EPR valued compared to peers?

EPR's value factor score is 67/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 15.7x, EV/EBITDA 12.1x. The stock appears attractively valued versus peers.

What is EPR's debt level?

EPR's debt-to-equity ratio is 126%. Sector average: 121%. Moderate leverage is normal for established companies.

EPR has a beta of 0.55, meaning it is less volatile than the market. Stability score: 82/100.

Does EPR have high short interest?

EPR's short interest factor score is 8/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

EPR Stock Analysis: Top Mid-Cap Hold (Score 54.0/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
EPR	+0.62%	+4.46%	-7.06%	+7.09%	+15.60%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLF	-1.09%	+2.50%	+1.42%	-7.30%	+10.59%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	+0.69%	+0.85%	-7.40%	+7.45%	-13.93%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	+1.71%	+1.95%	-8.48%	+14.40%	+5.01%	-	-	-

Metric	EPR	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	15.7x	+6%
EV/EBITDA	12.1x	+272%
Price / Book	1.7x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
WTM WHITE MOUNTAINS INSURANCE GROUP LTD	63	80	79	54	8.9x	10.1%	96.3%	20.1%	1.6%	14.0x	$5.4B	VS
OPY OPPENHEIMER HOLDINGS INC	63	68	79	63	10.4x	9.9%	0.0%	6.5%	37.5%	273.0x	$959M	VS
ACT Enact Holdings, Inc.	62	81	76	52	8.7x	12.7%	88.5%	55.0%	4.2%	14.0x	$5.7B	VS
IGIC International General Insurance Holdings Ltd.	61	74	93	50	8.6x	82.6%	59.9%	25.1%	-	0.0x	$1.1B	VS
PKBK PARKE BANCORP, INC.	60	60	77	65	9.8x	10.5%	-	24.8%	20.9%	593.0x	$335M	VS
SSSS SURO CAPITAL CORP.	60	89	33	65	4.7x	30.9%	0.0%	-752.0%	-48.3%	34.0x	$290M	VS
CB Chubb Ltd	59	67	71	52	12.8x	12.5%	0.0%	16.6%	15.6%	20.0x	$128.0B	VS
RRBI RED RIVER BANCSHARES INC	59	59	69	68	15.0x	11.0%	0.0%	27.5%	13.3%	818.0x	$607M	VS
UFCS UNITED FIRE GROUP INC	59	64	78	58	9.8x	10.6%	100.0%	7.3%	17.5%	308.0x	$936M	VS
SPFI SOUTH PLAINS FINANCIAL, INC.	58	59	73	55	12.8x	11.0%	0.0%	21.7%	9.0%	807.0x	$690M	VS
EPR EPR PROPERTIES	54	68	67	46	15.7x	10.9%	100.0%	35.6%	5.3%	126.0x	$3.8B

Key Ratio	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
Gross Margin %	1.0%	-	1.0%	-	-	-	1.0%	0.9%	1.0%	0.9%	1.0%
Operating Margin %	0.6%	0.6%	0.5%	0.4%	0.5%	0.2%	0.1%	0.6%	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%
EBITDA Margin %	0.8%	0.8%	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%	0.5%	0.6%	0.8%	0.9%	1.0%	0.9%
Net Margin %	0.4%	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%	0.2%	-0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	0.5%	0.5%
FCF Margin %	32.2%	-	49.8%	-	-	-	6.4%	-9.4%	46.4%	0.1%	17.5%
ROE %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	-0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%
ROA %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	-0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
ROIC %	0.1%	6.2%	4.8%	4.6%	4.6%	1.5%	0.8%	6.3%	5.4%	3.2%	5.5%

Key Ratio

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Gross Margin %

1.0%

0.9%

1.0%

0.9%

1.0%

Operating Margin %

0.6%

0.5%

0.4%

0.5%

0.2%

0.1%

0.6%

0.7%

EBITDA Margin %

0.8%

0.7%

0.5%

0.6%

0.8%

0.9%

1.0%

0.9%

Net Margin %

0.4%

0.2%

0.3%

0.2%

-0.3%

0.3%

0.4%

0.5%

FCF Margin %

32.2%

49.8%

6.4%

-9.4%

46.4%

0.1%

17.5%

ROE %

0.1%

0.0%

-0.1%

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

ROA %

0.0%

-0.0%

0.0%

ROIC %

0.1%

6.2%

4.8%

4.6%

1.5%

0.8%

6.3%

5.4%

3.2%

5.5%

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
	$716M	$718M	$698M	$706M	$658M	$532M	$415M	$652M	$640M	$518M	$493M	$768M
	—	—	$698M	—	—	—	$415M	$652M	$610M	$487M	$471M	$768M
Gross Margin	100.0%	---	100.0%	---	---	---	100.0%	90.7%	100.0%	94.0%	95.4%	94.4%
	—	$169M	$174M	$168M	$164M	$164M	$176M	$178M	$159M	$139M	$113M	$94M
Total Operating Expenses	—	$304M	—	$399M	$347M	$431M	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$403M	$414M	$316M	$306M	$311M	$100M	$52M	$446M	$398M	$362M	$326M	$621M
EBIT	$403M	$414M	$316M	$306M	$311M	$100M	$52M	$446M	$398M	$362M	$326M	$621M
EBITDA	$572M	$583M	$462M	$474M	$475M	$264M	$229M	$510M	$545M	$501M	$436M	$387M
Operating Margin	56.4%	57.7%	45.2%	43.4%	47.3%	18.9%	12.6%	59.2%	66.0%	69.8%	66.0%	65.6%
EBITDA Margin	79.8%	81.2%	66.1%	67.2%	72.1%	49.6%	55.1%	78.2%	85.2%	96.6%	88.3%	50.4%
	—	$133M	$131M	$125M	$131M	$148M	$159M	$180M	$174M	$134M	$98M	$80M
	—	$277M	—	$175M	$177M	$100M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$2M	$1M	$2M	$1M	$2M	$17M	-$3M	$2M	$2M	$553K	$482K
	$255M	$275M	$146M	$173M	$176M	$99M	-$132M	$202M	$267M	$263M	$225M	$615M
Net Margin	35.6%	38.3%	20.9%	24.5%	26.8%	18.6%	-31.8%	31.0%	41.7%	50.7%	45.6%	46.2%
	$3.30	$3.30	$1.61	$1.98	$2.03	$1.00	$-2.05	$2.32	$3.27	$3.29	$3.17	$2.94
Diluted EPS	$3.30	$3.28	$1.61	$1.97	$2.03	$1.00	$-2.05	$2.32	$3.27	$3.29	$3.17	$2.94
Weighted Avg Basic	—	76M	—	75M	75M	75M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	76M	—	76M	75M	75M	—	—	—	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

$716M

$718M

$698M

$706M

$658M

$532M

$415M

$652M

$640M

$518M

$493M

$768M

—

$698M

—

$415M

$652M

$610M

$487M

$471M

$768M

Gross Margin

100.0%

---

100.0%

---

100.0%

90.7%

100.0%

94.0%

95.4%

94.4%

—

$169M

$174M

$168M

$164M

$176M

$178M

$159M

$139M

$113M

$94M

Total Operating Expenses

—

$304M

—

$399M

$347M

$431M

—

$403M

$414M

$316M

$306M

$311M

$100M

$52M

$446M

$398M

$362M

$326M

$621M

EBIT

$403M

$414M

$316M

$306M

$311M

$100M

$52M

$446M

$398M

$362M

$326M

$621M

EBITDA

$572M

$583M

$462M

$474M

$475M

$264M

$229M

$510M

$545M

$501M

$436M

$387M

Operating Margin

56.4%

57.7%

45.2%

43.4%

47.3%

18.9%

12.6%

59.2%

66.0%

69.8%

66.0%

65.6%

EBITDA Margin

79.8%

81.2%

66.1%

67.2%

72.1%

49.6%

55.1%

78.2%

85.2%

96.6%

88.3%

50.4%

—

$133M

$131M

$125M

$131M

$148M

$159M

$180M

$174M

$134M

$98M

$80M

—

$277M

—

$175M

$177M

$100M

—

Income Tax Expense

—

$2M

$1M

$2M

$1M

$2M

$17M

-$3M

$2M

$553K

$482K

$255M

$275M

$146M

$173M

$176M

$99M

-$132M

$202M

$267M

$263M

$225M

$615M

Net Margin

35.6%

38.3%

20.9%

24.5%

26.8%

18.6%

-31.8%

31.0%

41.7%

50.7%

45.6%

46.2%

$3.30

$1.61

$1.98

$2.03

$1.00

$-2.05

$2.32

$3.27

$3.29

$3.17

$2.94

Diluted EPS

$3.30

$3.28

$1.61

$1.97

$2.03

$1.00

$-2.05

$2.32

$3.27

$3.29

$3.17

$2.94

Weighted Avg Basic

—

76M

—

75M

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

76M

—

76M

75M

—

EPR PROPERTIES (EPR) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does EPR PROPERTIES Do?

EPR Properties is a leading experiential net lease real estate investment trust (REIT), specializing in select enduring experiential properties in the real estate industry. We focus on real estate venues which create value by facilitating out of home leisure and recreation experiences where consumers choose to spend their discretionary time and money. We have nearly $6.7 billion in total investments across 44 states. We adhere to rigorous underwriting and investing criteria centered on key industry, property and tenant level cash flow standards. We believe our focused approach provides a competitive advantage and the potential for stable and attractive returns. EPR PROPERTIES (EPR) is classified as a mid-cap stock in the Financials sector, specifically within the Trading industry. The company is led by CEO Gregory K. Silvers and employs approximately 60 people, headquartered in Baltimore, Missouri. With a market capitalization of $3.8B, EPR is one of the notable companies in the Financials sector.

EPR PROPERTIES (EPR) Stock Rating — Hold (April 2026)

As of April 2026, EPR PROPERTIES receives a Hold rating with a composite score of 54.0/100 and 3 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.EPR ranks #1,316 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Financials sector, EPR PROPERTIES ranks #400 of 891 stocks, placing it in the upper half of its Financials peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

EPR Stock Price and 52-Week Range

EPR PROPERTIES (EPR) currently trades at $53.35. The stock gained $0.24 (0.5%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for EPR is $62.08, which means the stock is currently trading -14.1% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $41.75, putting the stock 27.8% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 277K shares, suggesting relatively thin trading activity.

Is EPR Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

EPR PROPERTIES (EPR) carries a value factor score of 67/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 15.71x, compared to the Financials sector average of 14.88x — a premium of 6%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 1.72x, versus the sector average of 1.22x. The price-to-sales ratio is 5.59x, compared to 0.90x for the average Financials stock. On an enterprise value basis, EPR trades at 12.13x EV/EBITDA, versus 3.26x for the sector.

Overall, EPR's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

EPR PROPERTIES Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

EPR PROPERTIES (EPR) earns a quality factor score of 68/100, indicating solid business quality with consistent operational execution. The return on equity (ROE) is 10.9%, compared to the Financials sector average of 8.5%, which is within a healthy range. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 4.5% versus the sector average of 1.2%.

On a margin basis, EPR PROPERTIES reports gross margins of 100.0%. The operating margin is 56.4% (sector: 21.8%). Net profit margin stands at 35.6%, versus 17.7% for the average Financials stock. Revenue growth is running at 5.3% on a trailing basis, compared to 9.4% for the sector. The overall profitability profile is adequate, though there may be room for margin expansion.

EPR Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

EPR PROPERTIES has a debt-to-equity ratio of 126.0%, compared to the Financials sector average of 121.0%. Leverage is within a manageable range for the industry, though investors should monitor debt trends over time. The current ratio is 1.69x, suggesting adequate working capital coverage. Total debt on the balance sheet is $2.93B. Cash and equivalents stand at $14M.

EPR has a beta of 0.55, meaning it is less volatile than the S&P 500, making it a relatively defensive holding. The stability factor score for EPR PROPERTIES is 82/100, indicating low-volatility characteristics and consistent price behavior that appeals to risk-averse investors.

EPR PROPERTIES Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, EPR PROPERTIES reported revenue of $716M and earnings per share (EPS) of $3.30. Net income for the quarter was $255M. Gross margin was 100.0%. Operating income came in at $403M.

In FY 2025, EPR PROPERTIES reported revenue of $718M and earnings per share (EPS) of $3.30. Net income for the quarter was $275M. Revenue grew 2.9% year-over-year compared to FY 2024. Operating income came in at $414M.

In Q3 2025, EPR PROPERTIES reported revenue of $182M and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.80. Net income for the quarter was $67M. Revenue grew 1.0% year-over-year compared to Q3 2024. Operating income came in at $98M.

In Q2 2025, EPR PROPERTIES reported revenue of $178M and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.91. Net income for the quarter was $76M. Revenue grew 2.9% year-over-year compared to Q2 2024. Operating income came in at $111M.

Over the past 8 quarters, EPR PROPERTIES has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $173M to $716M. Investors analyzing EPR stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

EPR Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

EPR PROPERTIES (EPR) currently pays a dividend yield of 6.0%. At this yield, a $10,000 investment in EPR stock would generate approximately $$602.00 in annual dividend income. This compares to the Financials sector average dividend yield of 2.5%, meaning EPR offers above-average income for its sector. With a net margin of 35.6%, the dividend appears well-covered by earnings, suggesting sustainable payouts going forward.

EPR Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

EPR PROPERTIES (EPR) has a momentum factor score of 46/100, reflecting neutral trend characteristics. The stock is neither significantly outperforming nor underperforming the broader market on a momentum basis. The investment factor score is 31/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 8/100 signals elevated short interest, which can indicate bearish sentiment among institutional investors.

EPR vs Competitors — Financials Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Financials sector, EPR PROPERTIES (EPR) ranks #400 out of 891 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places EPR in the upper half of all Financials stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include WHITE MOUNTAINS INSURANCE GROUP LTD (WTM) with a score of 62.9/100, OPPENHEIMER HOLDINGS INC (OPY) with a score of 62.6/100, Enact Holdings, Inc. (ACT) with a score of 61.6/100, International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. (IGIC) with a score of 61.3/100, and PARKE BANCORP, INC. (PKBK) with a score of 60.4/100.

Comparing EPR against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full EPR vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how EPR PROPERTIES stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

EPR Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for EPR PROPERTIES (EPR) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy EPR? — Investment Thesis Summary

EPR PROPERTIES presents a balanced picture with arguments on both sides. The quality score of 68/100 indicates above-average profitability and business fundamentals. The value score of 67/100 suggests attractive pricing relative to fundamentals. Low volatility (stability score 82/100) reduces downside risk.

In summary, EPR PROPERTIES (EPR) earns a Hold rating with a composite score of 54.0/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on EPR stock.

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