DEA
Easterly Government Properties, Inc. Real Estate - Government Office Investor Relations →
Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (DEA) closed at $21.81 as of 2026-03-20, trading 17.1% below its 200-week moving average of $26.30. This places DEA in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -16.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 53, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.1x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.78 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 532 weeks of data, DEA has crossed below its 200-week moving average 3 times. On average, these episodes lasted 68 weeks. Historically, investors who bought DEA at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +17.6%.
With a market cap of $1129 million, DEA is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 14.1%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 1.0%. The stock trades at 0.8x book value.
Share count has increased 27.5% over three years, indicating dilution. This stock also meets the Yartseva multibagger criteria as a small-cap with strong free cash flow yield and reasonable book value.
Over the past 10.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in DEA would have grown to $91, compared to $396 for the S&P 500. DEA has returned -0.9% annualized vs 14.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 27.2% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: DEA vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After DEA Crosses Below the Line?
Across 3 historical episodes, buying DEA when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +5.0% after 12 months (median -19.0%), compared to +16.7% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 33% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +5.0% vs +43.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment DEA crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
DEA has crossed below its 200-week MA 3 times with an average 1-year return of +17.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Jan 2019 | 4 | 8.4% | +56.5% | -11.2% |
| Apr 2022 | Jul 2022 | 11 | 3.2% | -21.3% | -37.3% |
| Aug 2022 | Ongoing | 190+ | 40.1% | Ongoing | -37.3% |
| Average | 68 | — | +17.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEA below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (DEA) is trading 17.1% below its 200-week moving average of $26.30. The current price is $21.81.
What is DEA's 200-week moving average price?
Easterly Government Properties, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $26.30 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when DEA drops below its 200-week moving average?
DEA has crossed below its 200-week moving average 3 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +17.6%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 68 weeks on average.
Is DEA a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about DEA as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 53. Free cash flow yield is 14.1%. Return on equity is 1.0%. Price-to-book is 0.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does DEA compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 10.2 years, $100 invested in DEA would have grown to $91, compared to $396 for the S&P 500. That's -0.9% annualized vs 14.4% for the index. DEA has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does DEA pay a dividend?
Yes. Easterly Government Properties, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 825.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20