(ELS) Equity Lifestyle Properties - Ratings and Ratios
Recreational Vehicle Parks, Manufactured Homes, Communities
ELS EPS (Earnings per Share)
ELS Revenue
Description: ELS Equity Lifestyle Properties
Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc (NYSE:ELS) is a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT) headquartered in Chicago, specializing in single-family residential properties. As of April 21, 2025, the company owns or has an interest in 455 properties across 35 states and British Columbia, comprising 173,340 sites.
From a business perspective, ELS operates in the niche of manufactured home communities and recreation vehicle (RV) resorts, providing residents with a unique lifestyle. The companys diversified portfolio and geographic spread contribute to its stability and potential for long-term growth. To further analyze ELS, we can look at key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Funds From Operations (FFO) and Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO), which are crucial metrics for REITs. A high FFO margin and a consistent AFFO payout ratio would indicate a healthy and sustainable business model.
Additionally, we can examine the companys debt-to-equity ratio, which is a critical metric for assessing ELSs financial leverage and risk profile. A reasonable debt-to-equity ratio, combined with a stable interest coverage ratio, would suggest that ELS is well-positioned to manage its debt obligations and maintain its dividend payments. Furthermore, the companys occupancy rates and average monthly rent per site are essential KPIs to evaluate the operational performance of ELSs properties.
To gain a more comprehensive understanding of ELSs investment potential, we can analyze its dividend yield, dividend growth rate, and the consistency of its dividend payments. A stable and growing dividend stream can contribute to the attractiveness of ELSs stock. By examining these KPIs and other relevant metrics, we can deconstruct the fundamental truths about ELS and make a more informed investment decision.
ELS Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 12,226m |
| Sector | Real Estate |
| Industry | REIT - Residential |
| GiC Sub-Industry | Single-Family Residential REITs |
| IPO / Inception | 1993-02-24 |
ELS Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | -13.1 |
| Fundamental | 78.0% |
| Dividend Rating | 65.0 |
| Rel. Strength | -14.9 |
| Analysts | 4.06 of 5 |
| Fair Price Momentum | 56.42 USD |
| Fair Price DCF | 44.25 USD |
ELS Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 3.16% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 3.38% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 6.86% |
| Payout Consistency | 93.3% |
| Payout Ratio | 105.1% |
ELS Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -81.5% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -88.7% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 12.9% |
| CAGR 5y | 0.48% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.01 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.53 |
| Alpha | -17.22 |
| Beta | 0.014 |
| Volatility | 22.10% |
| Current Volume | 1237.4k |
| Average Volume 20d | 1927.7k |
| Stop Loss | 58.3 (-3.1%) |
As of August 09, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 60.15 with a total of 1,237,400 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.18%, over one month by -2.59%, over three months by -4.83% and over the past year by -12.78%.
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Equity Lifestyle Properties (NYSE:ELS) is currently (August 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 78.03 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of ELS is around 56.42 USD . This means that ELS is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -6.2%.
Equity Lifestyle Properties has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.06. Therefore, it is recommended to buy ELS.
- Strong Buy: 7
- Buy: 3
- Hold: 6
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
According to our own proprietary Forecast Model, ELS Equity Lifestyle Properties will be worth about 60.9 in August 2026. The stock is currently trading at 60.15. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +1.31%.
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 71.3 | 18.5% |
| Analysts Target Price | 73.5 | 22.1% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 60.9 | 1.3% |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict) 4.0
| Net Income (372.3m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 90.2m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.07 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 0.89pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue -8.50% (prev -38.90%; Δ 30.39pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.14 (>3.0%) and CFO 772.9m > Net Income 372.3m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (3.24b) to EBITDA (699.9m) ratio: 4.63 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 0.44 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (200.1m) change vs 12m ago 2.37% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 55.35% (prev 45.36%; Δ 9.99pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 26.44% (prev 26.89%; Δ -0.45pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 3.74 (EBITDA TTM 699.9m / Interest Expense TTM 131.5m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 0.25
| (A) -0.02 = (Total Current Assets 100.3m - Total Current Liabilities 228.1m) / Total Assets 5.72b |
| (B) -0.04 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -223.0m / Total Assets 5.72b |
| (C) 0.09 = EBIT TTM 492.3m / Avg Total Assets 5.68b |
| (D) -0.06 = Book Value of Equity -223.0m / Total Liabilities 3.91b |
| Total Rating: 0.25 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay Score 78.03
| 1. Piotroski 4.0pt = -1.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 2.56% = 1.28 |
| 3. FCF Margin 26.35% = 4.39 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 1.88 = 0.97 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 4.64 = -2.50 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 8.76% = 8.76 |
| 7. RoE 22.40% = 3.73 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 45.62% = 5.0 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR 0.01% = 0.00 |
| 10. EPS Trend 71.28% = 5.0 |
| 11. EPS CAGR 23.96% = 2.40 |
ELS Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 33.0m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 31.0619
P/E Forward = 30.7692
P/S = 7.9702
P/B = 6.747
P/EG = 5.0864
Beta = 0.732
Revenue TTM = 1.50b USD
EBIT TTM = 492.3m USD
EBITDA TTM = 699.9m USD
Long Term Debt = 3.25b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
[93m Short Term Debt = unknown (0.0)
[39m Debt = 3.25b USD (Calculated: Short Term 0.0 + Long Term 3.25b)
Net Debt = 3.24b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 15.44b USD (12.23b + Debt 3.25b - CCE 33.0m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 3.74 (Ebit TTM 492.3m / Interest Expense TTM 131.5m)
FCF Yield = 2.56% (FCF TTM 396.0m / Enterprise Value 15.44b)
FCF Margin = 26.35% (FCF TTM 396.0m / Revenue TTM 1.50b)
Net Margin = 24.77% (Net Income TTM 372.3m / Revenue TTM 1.50b)
Gross Margin = 55.35% ((Revenue TTM 1.50b - Cost of Revenue TTM 671.0m) / Revenue TTM)
[93m Tobins Q-Ratio = -69.23 (set to none) (Enterprise Value 15.44b / Book Value Of Equity -223.0m)
[39m Interest Expense / Debt = 0.99% (Interest Expense 32.2m / Debt 3.25b)
[93m Taxrate = -1.09% (set to none) (from yearly Income Tax Expense: -4.14m / 380.7m)
[39m[93m NOPAT = unknown (EBIT/Op.Income or Taxrate missing)
[39m Current Ratio = 0.44 (Total Current Assets 100.3m / Total Current Liabilities 228.1m)
Debt / Equity = 1.88 (Debt 3.25b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 1.73b)
Debt / EBITDA = 4.64 (Net Debt 3.24b / EBITDA 699.9m)
Debt / FCF = 8.20 (Debt 3.25b / FCF TTM 396.0m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 1.66b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 6.51% (Net Income 372.3m, Total Assets 5.72b )
RoE = 22.40% (Net Income TTM 372.3m / Total Stockholder Equity 1.66b)
RoCE = 10.03% (Ebit 492.3m / (Equity 1.66b + L.T.Debt 3.25b))
RoIC = 8.76% (Ebit 492.3m / (Assets 5.72b - Current Assets 100.3m))
[93m WACC = unknown (E(12.23b)/V(15.47b) * Re(6.07%)) + (D(3.25b)/V(15.47b) * Rd(0.99%) * (1-Tc(none)))
[39m Shares Correlation 5-Years: 100.0 | Cagr: 1.70%
Discount Rate = 6.07% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 79.02% ; FCFE base≈373.8m ; Y1≈403.9m ; Y5≈499.5m
Fair Price DCF = 44.25 (DCF Value 8.58b / Shares Outstanding 193.8m; 5y FCF grow 9.13% → 2.90% )
Revenue Correlation: 45.62 | Revenue CAGR: 0.01%
Revenue Growth Correlation: -58.44%
EPS Correlation: 71.28 | EPS CAGR: 23.96%
EPS Growth Correlation: -89.74%
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