Essex Property Trust, Inc (ESS) Valuation

Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-08-30 to 2026-08-28)

Essex Property Trust owns a portfolio of 259 apartment communities with over 63,000 units. The company focuses on owning large, high-quality properties on the West Coast in the urban and suburban s...

Essex Property Trust, Inc (ESS) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 31.54 (historical range: 18.23–39.05, median: 27.91), placing it at the 60th percentile — above its historical average, P/S ratio of 9.47 (range: 8.18–11.83, 44th percentile — near its historical average).

Over the historical period (2024-08-30 to 2026-08-28), Essex Property Trust, Inc's P/E ratio has contracted by 20% over the observed period (from an average of 30.6 to 24.5).

Essex Property Trust, Inc appears fairly valued relative to its historical range, with valuation metrics near their median levels.

Historical Valuation Metrics

MetricCurrentMinMedianMaxPercentileAssessment
P/E Ratio31.5418.2327.9139.0560thabove its historical average
P/S Ratio9.478.189.7111.8344thnear its historical average
Current Price: $279.51
Market Cap: $18.0B
Sector: Real Estate