Health score, competitive moat, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.
EastGroup Properties, Inc. a member of the S&P Mid-Cap 400 and Russell 2000 Indexes. It is a self-administered equity real estate investment trust focused on the development, acquisition and operation of industrial properties in high-growth markets throughout the United States with an emphasis in the states of Texas, Florida, California, Arizona and North Carolina. The Company's goal is to maximize shareholder value by being a leading provider in its markets of functional, flexible and quality business distribution space for location sensitive customers (primarily in the 20,000 to 100,000 square foot range). The Company's strategy for growth is based on ownership of premier distribution facilities generally clustered near major transportation features in supply-constrained submarkets. East Groups portfolio, including development projects and value-add acquisitions in lease-up and under construction, currently includes approximately 65.5 million square feet. EastGroup Properties, Inc. was incorporated in 1969 and is based in Ridgeland, United States.
Competitive analysis based on 62 quarters of fundamental data
Operating margins are stable at ~40.1%, suggesting durable pricing power and cost discipline.
ROE is positive at ~7.5% on average, adequate but below the threshold typically associated with wide moats.
Free cash flow is consistently positive and growing — a hallmark of a capital-light business that can self-fund growth.
TTM revenue has grown consistently (7 of 7 quarters up), with ~21.0% growth over the period. Strong demand durability.
Data-driven red flags and warnings across 62 quarters
Margins are stable or improving at ~40.3% — no sign of cost or pricing stress.
FCF covers net income by 1.5x on average — earnings are well-supported by cash generation.
D/E ratio is 0.5 — conservative capital structure with low financial risk.
Revenue is stable or growing over recent quarters — demand appears durable.
Free cash flow is consistently positive — the business self-funds without external capital reliance.
Shares outstanding increased 10.8% — significant dilution, likely from stock compensation or capital raises.
as of March 2026
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