Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) is a REIT, a distribution-oriented structure — read its payout ratio and P/E alongside FFO (funds from operations) rather than at face value.
| Profile Item | ELS |
|---|---|
| Name | Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Real Estate |
| GICS Industry Group | Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) |
| GICS Industry | Residential REITs |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Single-Family Residential REITs |
| Market Capitalization | 12.67 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | February 25, 1993 |
| Security Type | REIT |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: ELS | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 4.40% | 12.32% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 1.94% | 12.70% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | -3.06% | 0.76% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: ELS | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 19.05% | 23.60% |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.57 | 0.93 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -32.51% | -42.02% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: ELS | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | 0.01 | 0.37 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | 0.01 | 0.55 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) posts ROE of 22.34%, in the upper peer quartile. That suggests the company earns more from each dollar of shareholders’ equity than most industry peers, a useful capital-efficiency signal.
ELS
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
22.34%
Group distribution
- Max
- 22.74%
- ELS
- 22.34%
- Q3
- 10.54%
- Median
- 6.38%
- Q1
- 1.69%
- Min
- -10.86%
Largest peers
- SPG
- 129.35%
- AMT
- 32.96%
- ELS
- 22.34%
- EQIX
- 11.45%
- PLD
- 7.71%
- WELL
- 3.92%
- DLR
- 3.34%
Net Margin (TTM)
net margin is set aside for Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) in Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs): heavy depreciation can make net income a poor proxy for cash profitability, so FFO-based measures usually carry the read.
Operating Margin (TTM)
operating margin is set aside for Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) in Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs): the operating-income line is not a clean boundary for this business model, so net margin, ROE, FFO, or industry-specific measures may be more useful.
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: ELS | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 22.34% | 6.38% |
| ROA (TTM) | 6.06% | 2.44% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | -- | -- |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -- | -- |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | -- | -- |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) grew revenue 1.18%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
EPS Growth
EPS growth is not assessed for Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) in Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs): under this industry convention, per-share earnings need a different yardstick.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: ELS | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 1.18% | 5.25% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 1.79% | 5.09% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | -- | -- |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | -- | -- |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) has current ratio of 0.12, in the tighter-liquidity quartile for its industry. The short-term cushion is thinner than most peers carry, even if the absolute comfort level still depends on the business model.
ELS
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
0.12
Group distribution
- Max
- 4.19
- Q3
- 2.11
- Median
- 1.31
- Q1
- 0.62
- ELS
- 0.12
- Min
- 0.06
Largest peers
- WELL
- 1.66
- EQIX
- 1.04
- PLD
- 0.73
- DLR
- 0.58
- SPG
- 0.39
- AMT
- 0.35
- ELS
- 0.12
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) has debt-to-equity ratio of 1.83, in the higher-leverage quartile for its industry. The heavier reliance on borrowing can make earnings, rates, or refinancing conditions matter more.
ELS
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
1.83
Group distribution
- Max
- 2.72
- ELS
- 1.83
- Q3
- 1.59
- Median
- 0.99
- Q1
- 0.72
- Min
- 0.20
Largest peers
- SPG
- 5.67
- AMT
- 4.64
- ELS
- 1.83
- EQIX
- 1.81
- DLR
- 0.69
- PLD
- 0.62
- WELL
- 0.42
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: ELS | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.12 | 1.31 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 1.83 | 0.99 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 4.23 | 5.82 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) has dividend yield of 3.40%, in the industry’s normal income range. It provides a meaningful dividend without the red flag of an unusually high headline yield.
ELS
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
3.40%
Group distribution
- Max
- 8.62%
- Q3
- 5.95%
- Median
- 4.34%
- ELS
- 3.40%
- Q1
- 3.26%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- AMT
- 3.64%
- ELS
- 3.40%
- PLD
- 3.28%
- DLR
- 2.79%
- EQIX
- 2.02%
- WELL
- 1.30%
- SPG
- 0.97%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
payout ratio is not assessed for Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) in Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs): distributions in this industry are better read against FFO or cash-flow measures than accounting earnings.
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: ELS | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 3.40% | 4.34% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | -- | -- |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
P/E ratio is not assessed for Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) in Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs): depreciation can depress accounting earnings in this industry, so price-to-FFO is the more relevant valuation yardstick.
P/S Ratio (TTM)
Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) trades at 7.96 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.
ELS
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
7.96
Group distribution
- Max
- 14.47
- Q3
- 8.02
- ELS
- 7.96
- Median
- 5.98
- Q1
- 3.27
- Min
- 0.43
Largest peers
- WELL
- 13.03
- PLD
- 12.48
- SPG
- 12.09
- EQIX
- 9.88
- DLR
- 9.47
- ELS
- 7.96
- AMT
- 7.95
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) trades at 6.99 on P/B ratio, above the industry benchmark range. Investors are putting an unusually rich price on each dollar of book equity relative to peers.
ELS
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
6.99
Group distribution
- ELS
- 6.99
- Max
- 4.06
- Q3
- 2.53
- Median
- 1.64
- Q1
- 1.06
- Min
- 0.21
Largest peers
- AMT
- 24.92
- SPG
- 19.38
- ELS
- 6.99
- EQIX
- 6.90
- WELL
- 3.69
- DLR
- 2.39
- PLD
- 2.16
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: ELS | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | -- | -- |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 7.96 | 5.98 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 6.99 | 1.64 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | -- | -- |