Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. (ELS) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-09-24 to 2026-09-22)
Equity Lifestyle Properties is a residential REIT that focuses on owning manufactured housing, residential vehicle communities, and marinas. The company has a portfolio of 453 properties across the...
Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. (ELS) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 31.31 (historical range: 31.06–41.73, median: 33.78), placing it at the 1th percentile — cheap relative to its history, P/S ratio of 7.82 (range: 7.66–9.47, 3th percentile — cheap relative to its history).
Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Min | Median | Max | Percentile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 31.31 | 31.06 | 33.78 | 41.73 | 1th | cheap relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 7.82 | 7.66 | 8.31 | 9.47 | 3th | cheap relative to its history |
Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. (ELS) Valuation & P/E History
Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. (ELS) is a US-listed stock operating in the Real Estate sector, specifically the Real Estate Investment Trusts industry currently trading at $60.26 with a market capitalization of $11.7 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for ELS based on 500 data points covering 2024-09-24 to 2026-09-22. The P/E ratio of 31.31 is below the historical median of 33.78, placing ELS at the 1th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 7.82 compares to a median of 8.31.
ELS Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc.'s current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether ELS is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests ELS is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc..
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is ELS Overvalued or Undervalued?
Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 2 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive ELS is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full ELS analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.ELS trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.