EastGroup Properties, Inc. (EGP) — Stock Score Summary

EastGroup Properties, Inc. (EGP) has a MoatMap StockRank of 71/100 based on Quality (63/100), Value (17/100), and Momentum (74/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. EastGroup Properties is an industrial REIT focused on shallow-distribution 'multi-tenant' warehouses in fast-growing Sunbelt markets. The transition from 'just-in-time' to regionalized, localized supply chains requires significant local inventory buffers near population centers. EGP's strategic locations give it immense pricing power and a long reinvestment runway, making it a high-quality compounder perfectly aligned with our nearshoring theme.

EastGroup Properties, Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the acquisition, development, and ownership of industrial properties, primarily concentrated in high-growth Sunbelt markets across the United States. The company's competitive edge stems from its focus on well-located, infill industrial assets crucial for last-mile distribution, attracting a diversified tenant base driven by e-commerce and supply chain modernization. EastGroup is a key player in the industrial real estate sector within its target regions.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$202.48
Market Cap$11.0B
P/E (TTM)36.08
P/E (Forward)35.82
Price/Book2.98
Return on Equity8.5%
Return on Invested Capital5.5%
Debt/Equity46.08
Gross Margin73.3%
Operating Margin40.2%
Revenue Growth9.1%
Dividend Yield3.1%
Free Cash Flow$367M

EastGroup Properties, Inc. operates in the REIT - Industrial industry, part of the Real Estate sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EastGroup Properties, Inc.’s (EGP) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for EastGroup Properties, Inc. (EGP) is 71/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (63), Value (17), and Momentum (74) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does EastGroup Properties, Inc. have an economic moat?
EastGroup Properties, Inc. (EGP) has a Quality factor score of 63/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is EastGroup Properties, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for EastGroup Properties, Inc. (EGP) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 71/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is EastGroup Properties, Inc. in?
EastGroup Properties, Inc. (EGP) operates in the Real Estate sector, specifically the REIT - Industrial industry (United States).
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