(ELS) Equity Lifestyle Properties - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US29472R1086

ELS: Manufactured,Home,Communities,RV,Resorts

Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc (ELS) operates as a self-administered, self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT) headquartered in Chicago. As of January 27, 2025, the company owns or holds an interest in 452 properties across 35 states and British Columbia, comprising 173,201 sites. These properties primarily cater to manufactured housing and recreational vehicle (RV) communities, targeting lifestyle-oriented residents. ELS focuses on acquiring, developing, and managing high-quality properties in strategic locations, emphasizing affordability and community amenities. The companys portfolio spans urban, suburban, and resort locations, appealing to a diverse range of residents, including retirees and seasonal vacationers. Web URL: https://www.equitylifestyleproperties.com

ELS is listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol ELS and operates within the Single-Family Residential REITs sub-industry. As of the latest data, the stock has an average 20-day volume of 1,693,770 shares and is currently trading at $63.69. The stocks short-term technical outlook is supported by its SMA-20 at $65.27, SMA-50 at $66.24, and SMA-200 at $67.63, indicating a recent dip below its moving averages. The ATR of 1.86 suggests moderate volatility. From a fundamental perspective, ELS has a market capitalization of $13,080.13M, with a P/E ratio of 33.33 and a forward P/E of 33.90, reflecting premium valuations. The P/B ratio of 7.17 and P/S ratio of 8.54 highlight its strong book value and revenue generation capabilities. The return on equity (RoE) stands at 21.35%, demonstrating efficient profitability.

3-Month Forecast: - Technical Outlook: ELS may face resistance near its SMA-50 ($66.24) and SMA-200 ($67.63). Support is likely at $62.50, with potential price oscillations within this range. - Fundamental Outlook: Continued demand for affordable housing and lifestyle communities could support revenue growth, though high valuations may limit near-term upside.

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ELS Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 13,152m
Sector Real Estate
Industry REIT - Residential
GiC Sub-Industry Single-Family Residential REITs
IPO / Inception 1993-02-24

ELS Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 17.1
Fundamental 57.2
Dividend Rating 64.9
Rel. Strength -7.42
Analysts 4.13/5
Fair Price Momentum 60.65 USD
Fair Price DCF 40.48 USD

ELS Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 2.98%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.60%
Annual Growth 5y 6.86%
Payout Consistency 93.3%

ELS Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -57.9%
Growth Correlation 12m 8.6%
Growth Correlation 5y 28.8%
CAGR 5y 3.51%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.11
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.33
Alpha 0.76
Beta 0.014
Volatility 23.82%
Current Volume 942.1k
Average Volume 20d 1425.2k
What is the price of ELS stocks?
As of May 10, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 64.32 with a total of 942,057 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -2.07%, over one month by +0.42%, over three months by -2.22% and over the past year by +5.04%.
Is Equity Lifestyle Properties a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Equity Lifestyle Properties (NYSE:ELS) is currently (May 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 57.23 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of ELS as of May 2025 is 60.65. This means that ELS is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -5.71%.
Is ELS a buy, sell or hold?
Equity Lifestyle Properties has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.13. Therefor, it is recommend to buy ELS.
  • Strong Buy: 7
  • Buy: 3
  • Hold: 5
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for ELS stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, ELS Equity Lifestyle Properties will be worth about 65.5 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 64.32. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +1.83%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 74 15.1%
Analysts Target Price 74 15.1%
ValueRay Target Price 65.5 1.8%