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Easterly Government Properties (DEA.N) Summary

Core Content

This document provides a model update and valuation analysis for Easterly Government Properties (DEA.N), including key financial metrics, investment ratings, and risk factors. The analysis is conducted by Citi Research, with Nick Joseph as the primary analyst. The report outlines the current and expected financial performance of DEA, the valuation methodology, and the target price based on the company's fundamentals and market conditions.

Main Views and Key Information

Financial Performance

• Core FFOps (Funds from Operations per share):
  • 2025E: Increased to $2.98 from $2.89
  • 2026E: Increased to $3.09 from $2.98
• FFO (Funds from Operations):
  • 2024A: $120
  • 2025E: $135
  • 2026E: $141
  • 2027E: $138
• AFFO (Adjusted Funds from Operations):
  • 2025E: $117
  • 2026E: $122
  • 2027E: $119
• Net Operating Income (NOI):
  • 2025E: $208M
  • 2026E: $202M
  • 2027E: $206M
• EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization):
  • 2025E: $199M
  • 2026E: $214M
  • 2027E: $217M
• Dividend Yield:
  • 2025E: 8.0%
  • 2026E: 8.0%
  • 2027E: 8.0%
• Dividend per Share (DPS):
  • 2025E: $1.80
  • 2026E: $1.80
  • 2027E: $1.80
• Market Cap: US$1,006M

Valuation

• Target Price: US$21.00
• Expected Share Price Return: -6.3%
• Expected Total Return: 1.7%
• Valuation Methodology:
  • Combination of net asset value (NAV) analysis and relative earnings multiples.
  • Assumes shares trade at a slight discount to NAV and a ~7x 2025E core FFO multiple.
• Valuation Ratios:
  • P/FFO (x): 7.5 (2025E), 7.2 (2026E), 7.4 (2027E)
  • P/AFFO (x): 8.7 (2025E), 8.4 (2026E), 8.5 (2027E)

Investment Ratings

• Current Rating: Neutral
• Target Price: US$21.00
• Historical Rating Changes:
  • 28-Apr-25: Target Price $21.00
  • 19-Mar-25: Target Price $27.50
  • 03-Sep-24: Target Price $32.50
• Citi Research Investment Ratings:
  • Buy: ETR of 15% or more (or 25% for High risk stocks)
  • Sell: Negative ETR
  • Neutral: No clear ETR direction

Risks

• Economic Risk: Market conditions and economic downturns may impact performance.
• Interest Rate Risk: Changes in interest rates could affect financing and borrowing costs.
• Liquidity Risk: Reliance on healthy debt and equity markets for refinancing and growth.
• Tenant Renewal and Retention Risk: Lower than expected rates could impact income.
• Acquisition and Development Risk: Performance depends on the success of these activities.

Balance Sheet Highlights

• Total Assets (2025E): US$4,295M
• Total Debt (2025E): US$1,754M
• Total Liabilities (2025E): US$2,838M
• Shareholders' Funds (2025E): US$1,456M
• Gross Margin: 66.5% (2025E)
• Fixed Charge Coverage: 2.5 (2025E)
• FFO Payout Ratio: 60.4% (2025E)
• AFFO Payout Ratio: 69.9% (2025E)

Summary

• The report outlines a model update for DEA, highlighting increased Core FFOps estimates for 2025 and 2026.
• The target price is set at US$21.00, reflecting a slight discount to NAV and a 7x core FFO multiple.
• DEA's financial performance is expected to grow, with positive ETR and consistent dividend yield.
• Key risks include economic and interest rate fluctuations, as well as the company's reliance on healthy markets for financing and growth.
• The balance sheet shows increasing assets and liabilities, with a stable gross margin and fixed charge coverage.
• Citi Research maintains a Neutral rating for DEA, with a focus on long-term total return expectations.