Equinix (EQIX) vs. Welltower (WELL)
This page compares Equinix (EQIX) with Welltower (WELL) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
Equinix (EQIX) and Welltower (WELL) both fall under the Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group, but EQIX is classified in Specialized REITs while WELL is classified in Health Care REITs.
Both Equinix (EQIX, REIT) and Welltower (WELL, REIT) are distribution-oriented income vehicles — payout ratios and P/E should be read alongside FFO, distributable cash flow, or issuer-specific cash-flow measures.
| Symbol | EQIX | WELL |
|---|---|---|
| Company Name | Equinix, Inc. | Welltower Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Real Estate | Real Estate |
| GICS Industry Group | Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) | Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) |
| GICS Industry | Specialized REITs | Health Care REITs |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Data Center REITs | Health Care REITs |
| Market Capitalization | 106.36 billion USD | 152.48 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NasdaqGS | NYSE |
| Listing Date | August 11, 2000 | March 19, 1980 |
| Security Type | REIT | REIT |
Historical Performance
Historical Performance at a Glance
| Symbol | EQIX | WELL |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Price Return | 1.79% | 1.06% |
| 13-Week Price Return | 17.47% | 3.85% |
| 26-Week Price Return | 37.11% | 13.05% |
| 52-Week Price Return | 25.52% | 45.66% |
| Month-to-Date Return | -0.41% | -0.61% |
| Year-to-Date Return | 40.76% | 16.38% |
| 10-Day Avg. Volume | 0.51M | 3.75M |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 0.61M | 3.18M |
| 3-Month Volatility | 18.03% | 22.44% |
| Beta | 1.00 | 0.82 |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Both Equinix (EQIX) at 10.03% and Welltower (WELL) at 3.51% post Return on Equity (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on this measure.
EQIX
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
10.03%
- Max
- 22.01%
- Q3
- 11.68%
- Median
- 6.89%
- Q1
- 3.22%
- Min
- -9.32%
WELL
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
3.51%
- Max
- 22.01%
- Q3
- 11.68%
- Median
- 6.89%
- Q1
- 3.22%
- Min
- -9.32%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Net Profit Margin (TTM) isn’t a meaningful figure for either Equinix (EQIX) in Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) or Welltower (WELL) in Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) under our convention.
EQIX
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
15.07%
- Max
- 70.59%
- Q3
- 34.78%
- Median
- 23.30%
- Q1
- 9.09%
- Min
- -22.16%
WELL
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
11.96%
- Max
- 70.59%
- Q3
- 34.78%
- Median
- 23.30%
- Q1
- 9.09%
- Min
- -22.16%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Operating Profit Margin (TTM) isn’t a meaningful figure for either Equinix (EQIX) in Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) or Welltower (WELL) in Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) under our convention.
EQIX
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
20.86%
- Max
- 78.54%
- Q3
- 40.76%
- Median
- 25.94%
- Q1
- 14.42%
- Min
- -21.19%
WELL
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
3.33%
- Max
- 78.54%
- Q3
- 40.76%
- Median
- 25.94%
- Q1
- 14.42%
- Min
- -21.19%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | EQIX | WELL |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 10.03% | 3.51% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 3.60% | 2.25% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 15.07% | 11.96% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 20.86% | 3.33% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 51.14% | 40.57% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Equinix (EQIX) at 1.18 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while Welltower (WELL) at 1.67 sits above the industry mid-range — comfortable liquidity, though possibly with more idle current assets relative to peers.
EQIX
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
1.18
- Max
- 2.89
- Q3
- 1.41
- Median
- 0.74
- Q1
- 0.34
- Min
- 0.00
WELL
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
1.67
- Max
- 2.89
- Q3
- 1.41
- Median
- 0.74
- Q1
- 0.34
- Min
- 0.00
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Welltower (WELL) at 0.41 maintains Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) in the lower-leverage quartile of industry peers, ahead of Equinix (EQIX) at 1.53, which sits around the industry mid-range.
EQIX
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
1.53
- Max
- 3.10
- Q3
- 1.71
- Median
- 1.05
- Q1
- 0.76
- Min
- 0.14
WELL
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
0.41
- Max
- 3.10
- Q3
- 1.71
- Median
- 1.05
- Q1
- 0.76
- Min
- 0.14
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)
Welltower (WELL) reports a problematic Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) of 0.29; operating income or EBIT does not fully cover interest expense, so the ratio points to interest-payment strain. Meanwhile Equinix (EQIX) reports 5.52, ranking against industry peers normally.
EQIX
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
5.52
- Max
- 6.82
- Q3
- 3.66
- Median
- 2.50
- Q1
- 1.54
- Min
- -0.62
WELL
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
0.29
- Max
- 6.82
- Q3
- 3.66
- Median
- 2.50
- Q1
- 1.54
- Min
- -0.62
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | EQIX | WELL |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.18 | 1.67 |
| Quick Ratio (MRQ) | 1.18 | 1.67 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 1.53 | 0.41 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) | 5.52 | 0.29 |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | EQIX | WELL |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 9.84% | 38.33% |
| Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 6.67% | 37.55% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 8.27% | 22.74% |
| 5-Year Revenue CAGR | 8.97% | 18.67% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | EQIX | WELL |
|---|---|---|
| EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 19.96% | 154.26% |
| EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 50.24% | 15.68% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 21.49% | 66.74% |
| 5-Year EPS CAGR | 26.88% | -9.79% |
Dividend
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Both Equinix (EQIX) at 1.79% and Welltower (WELL) at 1.29% report Dividend Yield (TTM) in the bottom quartile of industry peers, indicating lower cash yield relative to share price than typical competitors.
EQIX
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
1.79%
- Max
- 8.57%
- Q3
- 5.38%
- Median
- 4.20%
- Q1
- 3.23%
- Min
- 0.06%
WELL
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
1.29%
- Max
- 8.57%
- Q3
- 5.38%
- Median
- 4.20%
- Q1
- 3.23%
- Min
- 0.06%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) isn’t a meaningful figure for either Equinix (EQIX) in Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) or Welltower (WELL) in Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) under our convention.
EQIX
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
134.11%
- Max
- 264.79%
- Q3
- 154.23%
- Median
- 110.31%
- Q1
- 77.71%
- Min
- 0.00%
WELL
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
139.68%
- Max
- 264.79%
- Q3
- 154.23%
- Median
- 110.31%
- Q1
- 77.71%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend at a Glance
| Symbol | EQIX | WELL |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 1.79% | 1.29% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 134.11% | 139.68% |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) isn’t a meaningful figure for either Equinix (EQIX) in Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) or Welltower (WELL) in Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) under our convention.
EQIX
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
74.79
- Max
- 62.52
- Q3
- 38.29
- Median
- 28.27
- Q1
- 21.86
- Min
- 1.10
WELL
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
108.03
- Max
- 62.52
- Q3
- 38.29
- Median
- 28.27
- Q1
- 21.86
- Min
- 1.10
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Both Equinix (EQIX) at 11.27 and Welltower (WELL) at 12.92 trade in the higher-multiple quartile for Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) among industry peers, indicating higher trailing revenue multiples than typical peers.
EQIX
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
11.27
- Max
- 15.33
- Q3
- 9.12
- Median
- 6.96
- Q1
- 3.47
- Min
- 0.75
WELL
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
12.92
- Max
- 15.33
- Q3
- 9.12
- Median
- 6.96
- Q1
- 3.47
- Min
- 0.75
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Welltower (WELL) at 3.18 sits in the higher-multiple quartile for Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), but Equinix (EQIX) at 6.76 is higher still, above its industry benchmark range — both carry elevated book-value multiples relative to peers, with EQIX higher.
EQIX
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
6.76
- Max
- 3.43
- Q3
- 2.78
- Median
- 1.80
- Q1
- 1.32
- Min
- 0.22
WELL
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
3.18
- Max
- 3.43
- Q3
- 2.78
- Median
- 1.80
- Q1
- 1.32
- Min
- 0.22
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | EQIX | WELL |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 74.79 | 108.03 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 11.27 | 12.92 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 6.76 | 3.18 |
| Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM) | 297.92 | 104.39 |