DEA
Easterly Government Properties, Inc. Real Estate - Government Office Investor Relations →
Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (DEA) closed at $23.56 as of 2026-05-01, trading 9.1% below its 200-week moving average of $25.92. This places DEA in the deep value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -9.5% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 54, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 0.9x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.72 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 538 weeks of data, DEA has crossed below its 200-week moving average 3 times. On average, these episodes lasted 70 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 $1134 million, DEA is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 13.2%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 0.8%. 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 10.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in DEA would have grown to $99, compared to $439 for the S&P 500. DEA has returned -0.1% annualized vs 15.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 27.2% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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% | -4.1% |
| Apr 2022 | Jul 2022 | 11 | 3.2% | -21.3% | -32.2% |
| Aug 2022 | Ongoing | 196+ | 40.1% | Ongoing | -32.3% |
| Average | 70 | — | +17.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEA below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (DEA) is trading 9.1% below its 200-week moving average of $25.92. The current price is $23.56.
What is DEA's 200-week moving average price?
Easterly Government Properties, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $25.92 as of 2026-05-01. 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 70 weeks on average.
Is DEA a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about DEA as of 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 54. Free cash flow yield is 13.2%. Return on equity is 0.8%. 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 10.3 years, $100 invested in DEA would have grown to $99, compared to $439 for the S&P 500. That's -0.1% annualized vs 15.4% 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 764.00%.
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 2026-05-01