Stock Analysis
Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc.ELS
P/E 29.56×· 5Y range 27.82–65.18×· bottom 2% of history
Sector: Real Estate · Industry: Real Estate Investment Trusts
AnalystsBuy22 analystsP/E 29.6× sits at the 2nd percentile of its 5.062286105407256-year history.
Cash covers 1% of debt · FY 2025.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, cheap valuation
Strengths
- Profitability75
- Quality62
Risks
- Financial Health28
- Growth43
Mixed business trading cheap — priced for skepticism.
Bull Case
- ✓ROE 22.9% — efficient capital deployment
- ✓P/E 29.6× at bottom 2% of 5-year history
What's happening with ELS
Profile
Strong moat and profitability; financial health, growth and valuation lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation47/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (2th pct)25/25
- FCF yield (2.9%)5/25
- P/S (7.6x)12/25
- EV/EBIT (37.0x)5/25
- 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 (3.9%)5/25
- Profitability75/100 · Strong
- ROIC (6.4%)5/25
- ROE (22.9%)20/25
- Net margin (25.7%)25/25
- Operating margin (26.2%)25/25
- Financial Health28/100 · Weak
- Altman Z (2.35)18/25
- Current ratio (0.04)0/25
- Interest coverage (3.1x)10/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 58%)0/25
- Quality62/100 · Moderate
- Piotroski F (5/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-2.61)25/25
- FCF conversion (86%)22/25
- Margin stability (σ 31.8%)0/25
- Moat95/100 · Strong
- ROIC >12% years (7/10 yrs)20/25
- Median gross margin (87.5%)25/25
- FCF-positive years (10/10 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 18.8%)25/25
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 ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
47D+P/E (TTM)29.4xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 27.8x–65.2x · 2nd pct
P/FCF34.0xC
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 (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 2.6%–5.5% · 30th pct
P/S (TTM)7.56xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 7.2x–13.9x · 2nd pct
EV/EBIT37.0xD
Grade D: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 36.1x–42.0x · 5th pct
EV/Sales9.7xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E28.3xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio6.72xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio2.57C
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 Yield3.56%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio104.1%D
Grade D: UnsustainableDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
75B+ROIC6.4%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE22.9%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 Margin25.7%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin26.2%A
Grade A: HighTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin89.7%A
Grade A: PremiumGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin22.2%A
Grade A: HighFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin21.8%A
Grade A: HighTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
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 Growth3.9%B
Grade B: LowAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)+0.7%B
Grade B: FlatShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income1.6%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.4%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
28EAltman Z-Score2.35C
Grade C: Gray zoneBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio0.04xD
Grade D: LowCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.04xD
Grade D: Low(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage3.1xC
Grade C: OkEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment9.6yC
Grade C: AverageYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT8.1xD
Grade D: HighLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity1.91xC
Grade C: MedDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.01xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
62BPiotroski F-Score5/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.61A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion86.3%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability31.8%D
Grade D: VolatileEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue15.5%D
Grade D: HeavyTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.27xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Freedman Constance Filed | Freedman Constance | Grant / award | +392 | |
Freedman Constance Filed | Freedman Constance | Grant / award | +62 | |
Peppet Scott R Filed | Peppet Scott R | Gift | -3615 | |
Freedman Constance Filed | Freedman Constance | Grant / award | +377 | |
Freedman Constance Filed | Freedman Constance | Grant / award | +60 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CONTIS DAVID J Filed | CONTIS DAVID J | Gift | +802 | |
CONTIS DAVID J Filed | CONTIS DAVID J | Gift | +111 | |
CONTIS DAVID J Filed | CONTIS DAVID J | Gift | -802 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
95A+ROIC >12% Years7/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)87.5%A
Grade A: DurableMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years10/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor18.8%A
Grade A: DurableWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$2.07
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$0.06
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$3.35B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$26.13M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$3.32B
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$11.81B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.62B
Grade B: DefensivePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
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 Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. (ELS)
ELS is up 1.59% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc.. Altman Z-Score of 2.35 falls in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) — financial distress is unlikely but not ruled out. Beneish M-Score of -2.61 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. converts about 22% of revenue into free cash flow — strong cash generation.
- Takes ~9.6 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- Return on equity of 22.9% 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.
Recent Market Moves
See all ELS moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15 | Regular | 60.46 | +1.43% | 2.02 |
| Oct 2 | Regular | 58.35 | +1.27% | 2.07 |
Frequently Asked Questions about ELS
What is the current Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. (ELS) stock price?
ELS is trading at $61.21 at the last market close, up 1.59% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks ELS pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is ELS stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc.'s financial health at 28/100. 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 29.4 and our valuation score rates it 47/100 (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. As of the latest update, Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. is trading at $61.21, up 1.59% on the day with a market capitalization of $11.8 billion. The financial health score for ELS is 28/100, which indicates poor 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 28/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for ELS.
- Sector peers: Compare ELS against 5 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 28/100 suggests poor 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.
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