Why Essential Properties Remains Superior To Well-Known REITs

  • EPRT's focus on mid-market, service-oriented tenants and sale-leaseback deals enables superior returns and diversification versus larger REIT peers. Strong Q1 2025 results, healthy rent coverage, low leverage, and conservative AFFO guidance highlight EPRT's financial strength and resilience. EPRT's lower payout ratio and robust balance sheet support future growth, justifying its premium valuation over peers with higher yields but less flexibility.