(ESS) Essex Property Trust - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US2971781057

ESS: Multifamily, Residential, Properties, Apartment, Communities

Essex Property Trust, Inc., a member of the S&P 500, operates as a fully integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the acquisition, development, redevelopment, and management of multifamily residential properties. Focused on high-growth West Coast markets, the company owns or holds ownership interests in 256 apartment communities, totaling over 62,000 apartment homes. An additional property is currently under active development, expanding its portfolio in strategic locations. With a strong emphasis on urban and suburban markets, Essex leverages its local expertise to optimize property performance and capitalize on demographic trends. The companys integrated platform allows it to maintain control over all aspects of its operations, from construction to property management. For more information, visit https://www.essexapartmenthomes.com.

Over the next three months, Essex Property Trust (NYSE:ESS) is expected to experience volatility within a defined range. Based on the convergence of the SMA-20 ($283.83) and SMA-50 ($290.79), resistance is likely to form near the $290 level. Support is anticipated around the SMA-200 ($287.01), given its historical role as a price floor. The Average True Range (ATR) of 9.53 suggests moderate price movement, with potential fluctuations of 4-6% over the quarter. Fundamentally, the high P/E ratio (22.83) and forward P/E (59.17) indicate market expectations for growth, though the elevated P/B ratio (3.06) and P/S ratio (9.97) suggest a premium valuation. The return on equity (RoE) of 13.39% reflects strong profitability relative to equity. Overall, the stock is likely to trade sideways with bearish bias unless macroeconomic conditions improve.

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ESS Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 19,226m
Sector Real Estate
Industry REIT - Residential
GiC Sub-Industry Multi-Family Residential REITs
IPO / Inception 1994-06-06

ESS Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 30.4
Fundamental 22.1
Dividend Rating 56.8
Rel. Strength -0.65
Analysts 3.33/5
Fair Price Momentum 272.44 USD
Fair Price DCF 258.83 USD

ESS Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 3.51%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.87%
Annual Growth 5y -2.43%
Payout Consistency 99.4%

ESS Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -49.9%
Growth Correlation 12m 46%
Growth Correlation 5y 30.3%
CAGR 5y 6.75%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.15
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.35
Alpha 3.92
Beta 0.810
Volatility 22.27%
Current Volume 147k
Average Volume 20d 425.5k
What is the price of ESS stocks?
As of May 10, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 282.69 with a total of 147,013 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -3.46%, over one month by +3.95%, over three months by -2.10% and over the past year by +12.72%.
Is Essex Property Trust a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Essex Property Trust is currently (May 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 22.07 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of ESS as of May 2025 is 272.44. This means that ESS is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -3.63%.
Is ESS a buy, sell or hold?
Essex Property Trust has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.33. Therefor, it is recommend to hold ESS.
  • Strong Buy: 3
  • Buy: 6
  • Hold: 16
  • Sell: 1
  • Strong Sell: 1
What are the forecast for ESS stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, ESS Essex Property Trust will be worth about 294.2 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 282.69. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +4.09%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 310.1 9.7%
Analysts Target Price 309.9 9.6%
ValueRay Target Price 294.2 4.1%