Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. (ELS) Stock Analysis
Market Closed
Sector: Real Estate · Industry: Real Estate Investment Trusts
AnalystsBuy22 analystsWhat's happening with ELS
Price History
5-Year Weekly Candlestick Chart
Profile
Strong profitability; earnings quality, growth and financial health lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation57/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (0th pct)25/25
- FCF yield (n/a)10/25
- P/S (7.6x)12/25
- EV/EBIT (n/a)10/25
- Growth43/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (4.8%)6/25
- Net income CAGR (10.2%)20/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (9.1%)12/25
- Fwd implied growth (0.9%)5/25
- Profitability90/100 · Strong
- ROIC (18.1%)20/25
- ROE (21.9%)20/25
- Net margin (25.0%)25/25
- Operating margin (25.6%)25/25
- Financial Health45/100 · Weak
- Altman Z (1.98)10/25
- Current ratio (0.03)0/25
- Interest coverage (3.3x)10/25
- Net cash / debt (Net cash)25/25
- Quality40/100 · Weak
- Piotroski F (5/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-2.64)25/25
- FCF conversion (n/a)0/25
- Margin stability (σ 31.9%)0/25
About Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc.
Equity Lifestyle Properties is a residential REIT that focuses on owning manufactured housing, residential vehicle communities, and marinas. Show more
The company has a portfolio of 453 properties across the US with a higher concentration in the Sun Belt; 38% of its properties are in Florida, 11% in Arizona, and 10% in California. Equity Lifestyle targets owning properties in attractive retirement destinations. More than 70% of the company's properties are either age-restricted or have an average resident age over 55.
Headquarters: CHICAGO, IL · Employees: 3,700 · Website ↗
Insider Transactions
Recent SEC Form 4 filings
- BuyGrant / award · filed 2026-08-05+62 sh2026-08-03
- SellGift · filed 2026-08-04-3615 sh2026-07-31
- BuyGrant / award · filed 2026-07-02+377 sh2026-07-01
- BuyGrant / award · filed 2026-05-05+60 sh2026-05-01
- BuyGift · filed 2026-05-05+802 sh2026-05-01
+3 more recent filings
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot — pillar inputs plus per-share and market context
Valuation
57CP/E (TTM)31.3xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 31.1x–65.2x · lowest in history
P/FCF33.9xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield2.9%C
Grade C: LowTTM FCF / Market Cap
P/S (TTM)7.58xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 7.7x–13.9x · lowest in history
EV/EBITDA20.1xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise value / EBITDA (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral
EV/Sales9.7xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E31.0xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio6.64xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio2.58C
Grade C: ExpensiveFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield3.57%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio104.8%D
Grade D: UnsustainableDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
90A+ROIC18.1%A
Grade A: MoatNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE21.9%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA7.0%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin25.0%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin25.6%A
Grade A: HighTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin91.0%A
Grade A: PremiumGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin—
FCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin—
TTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Financial Health
45D+Altman Z-Score1.98C
Grade C: Gray zoneBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio0.03xD
Grade D: LowCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.03xD
Grade D: Low(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage3.3xC
Grade C: OkEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment—
Years to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT—
Leverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity1.89xC
Grade C: MedDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt—
Cash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Growth
43D+Revenue CAGR4.8%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR10.2%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)9.1%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth0.9%B
Grade B: LowImplied 1Y EPS growth from forward P/E vs our TTM EPS. Sparse — only where forward estimates exist
Dilution (5Y)—
Share count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income1.8%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.5%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Quality
40D+Piotroski F-Score5/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.64A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion—
FCF / Net Income
Margin Stability31.9%D
Grade D: VolatileEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue—
TTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.27xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
More metrics — Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$1.92
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$0.04
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$9.06
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt—
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$39.24M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt—
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$1.76B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.46xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$11.69B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.62B
Grade B: DefensivePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
Takeaway
Neutral
Current P/E of 31.3x is the lowest in available history.
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Mar 2026 · Ratio snapshot Sep 23, 2026
Key Insights: Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. (ELS)
Composite verdict for Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc.: Neutral. Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc.. Altman Z-Score of 1.98 falls in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) — financial distress is unlikely but not ruled out.
- Beneish M-Score of -2.64 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Return on equity of 21.9% is well above the market average.
- The stock currently yields 3.6% in dividends.
See how ELS ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
No significant market moves for ELS in the last 30 days.
See ELS move history →Frequently Asked Questions about ELS
Is ELS stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc.'s financial health at 45/100 — Neutral. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is ELS stock overvalued?
Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. trades at a trailing P/E of 31.3 and our valuation score rates it 57/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for ELS. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. operate in?
Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. operates in the Real Estate sector, within the Real Estate Investment Trusts industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. do?
Equity Lifestyle Properties is a residential REIT that focuses on owning manufactured housing, residential vehicle communities, and marinas.
About Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. (ELS) Stock
Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. (ELS) is a US-listed stock operating in the Real Estate sector, specifically the Real Estate Investment Trusts industry. Real-time pricing data for Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. is available on this page with a market capitalization of $11.7 billion. The financial health score for ELS is 45/100, which indicates moderate financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for ELS stock.
ELS Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. (ELS) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time ELS stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for ELS with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 45/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for ELS.
- Sector peers: Compare ELS against 10 other real estate stocks on key financial metrics.
Is ELS a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. (ELS) as an investment. The financial health score of 45/100 suggests moderate financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. (ELS) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.