EQR
BEARISH
$62.26
Live
Equity Residential · NYSE
Target $69.88
(+12.2%)
$57.57
52W Range
$72.4
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 27, 2026
Market cap
$23.33B
P/E
21.18
ROE
10.0%
Profit margin
36.2%
Debt/Equity
0.74
Dividend yield
4.51%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
Equity Residential (EQR) presents a concerning valuation profile, with a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicating only stable health and a current price of $62.26 that significantly exceeds both its Graham Number ($43.93) and Intrinsic Value ($20.58). While the company maintains strong profit margins and a manageable debt-to-equity ratio, it is plagued by declining earnings growth (-8.80% YoY) and a consistent track record of missing analyst estimates. The forward P/E expansion to 41.69 suggests a projected contraction in earnings, while a 94.35% dividend payout ratio leaves virtually no margin for error. Combined with bearish insider selling and a 0/100 technical trend, the stock appears fundamentally overpriced.
Key Strengths
Strong profit margins (36.20%) and gross margins (62.88%)
Manageable Debt/Equity ratio of 0.74 compared to sector averages
Stable Piotroski F-Score (4/9) indicating baseline financial stability
Consistent dividend yield of 4.51%
Large market capitalization providing institutional scale
Key Risks
Severe overvaluation relative to Graham Number ($43.93) and Intrinsic Value ($20.58)
Negative earnings growth (-8.80% YoY) and sharp Q/Q EPS decline (-24.3%)
Unsustainable dividend payout ratio of 94.35%
Consistent failure to meet earnings estimates (only 1 beat in last 4 quarters)
Extreme PEG ratio (16.10) indicating price is disconnected from growth
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$43.93
-29.4% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
41
Moderate
20
30
50
60
45
AI Verdict
Overvalued with declining fundamentals
Key drivers: Price-to-Intrinsic Value gap, Earnings contraction, High payout ratio, Bearish insider sentiment
Confidence
90%
Value
20/100
Ref P/E 21.18, PEG 16.10, Graham Number $43.93
Positives
- P/E is lower than the sector average of 45.42
Watchpoints
- Price is 41% above Graham Number
- PEG ratio of 16.10 is extremely high
- Price is 3x the growth-based intrinsic value
Future
30/100
Ref Growth rates and Forward P/E
Positives
- Slight positive revenue growth (2.00%)
Watchpoints
- Negative earnings growth (-8.80%)
- Forward P/E doubling suggests expected earnings drop
- Poor earnings surprise track record
Past
50/100
Ref Historical trends and Earnings track record
Positives
- Positive 3-year price change (+16.5%)
Watchpoints
- Negative 1-year price change (-6.1%)
- Long-term pattern of missing EPS estimates
Health
60/100
Ref Piotroski F-Score and Debt/Equity
Positives
- Debt/Equity (0.74) is well below sector average (2.66)
- Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 is stable
Watchpoints
- Extremely low current ratio (0.11) and quick ratio (0.04)
Dividend
45/100
Ref Yield 4.51%, Payout 94.35%
Positives
- Attractive yield of 4.51%
Watchpoints
- Payout ratio of 94.35% is dangerously high
- Low dividend strength score (40/100)
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$62.26
Analyst Target
$69.88
Upside/Downside
+12.2%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for EQR and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-24
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EQR
Equity Residential
Primary
|
+1.1% | +16.5% | -6.1% | +0.5% | +7.8% | -0.7% |
|
SBAC
SBA Communications Corporation
Peer
|
-16.6% | -10.2% | -0.4% | +15.1% | +21.9% | -0.3% |
|
AVB
AvalonBay Communities, Inc.
Peer
|
+27.0% | +14.8% | -13.4% | -9.7% | -1.4% | -2.0% |
|
BEKE
KE Holdings Inc.
Peer
|
-73.3% | -5.8% | -31.2% | -14.2% | -3.7% | +1.7% |
|
EXR
Extra Space Storage Inc.
Peer
|
+17.8% | +7.8% | +4.8% | -3.2% | +9.3% | -2.2% |
EQR
Equity Residential
Primary
5Y
+1.1%
3Y
+16.5%
1Y
-6.1%
6M
+0.5%
1M
+7.8%
1W
-0.7%
SBA
SBA Communications Corporation
Peer
5Y
-16.6%
3Y
-10.2%
1Y
-0.4%
6M
+15.1%
1M
+21.9%
1W
-0.3%
AVB
AvalonBay Communities, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+27.0%
3Y
+14.8%
1Y
-13.4%
6M
-9.7%
1M
-1.4%
1W
-2.0%
BEK
KE Holdings Inc.
Peer
5Y
-73.3%
3Y
-5.8%
1Y
-31.2%
6M
-14.2%
1M
-3.7%
1W
+1.7%
EXR
Extra Space Storage Inc.
Peer
5Y
+17.8%
3Y
+7.8%
1Y
+4.8%
6M
-3.2%
1M
+9.3%
1W
-2.2%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
21.18
Forward P/E
41.69
PEG Ratio
16.1
P/B Ratio
2.13
P/S Ratio
7.54
EV/Revenue
10.44
EV/EBITDA
17.17
Market Cap
$23.33B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
36.2%
Operating Margin
28.51%
Gross Margin
62.88%
ROE
10.02%
ROA
2.61%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+2.0%
Earnings Growth
-8.8%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+1.97%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
-8.8%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.74
Moderate
Current Ratio
0.11
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.04
Poor
Cash/Share
$0.15
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.8B
Gross Margin
63.3%
Op. Margin
28.5%
Net Margin
48.9%
Total Assets
$20.7B
Liabilities
$9.3B
Equity
$11.0B
Debt/Equity
0.85x
Operating CF
$0.4B
CapEx
$-0.1B
Free Cash Flow
$0.3B
FCF Yield
73%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-04-28
$N/A
2026-02-05
$0.28
-25.5% surprise
2025-10-28
$0.37
-11.4% surprise
2025-08-04
$0.34
+12.6% surprise
Real Estate Sector Comparison
Comparing EQR against 158 companies in the Real Estate sector
(6 bullish, 31 neutral, 121 bearish)
P/E Ratio
21.18
This Stock
vs
42.45
Sector Avg
-50.1%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
10.02%
This Stock
vs
-35.03%
Sector Avg
-128.6%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
36.2%
This Stock
vs
11.41%
Sector Avg
+217.4%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
0.74
This Stock
vs
2.5
Sector Avg
-70.3%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
2.0%
This Stock
vs
17600.73%
Sector Avg
-100.0%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
0.11
This Stock
vs
8.23
Sector Avg
-98.7%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EQR
Equity Residential
|
BEARISH | $23.33B | 21.18 | 10.0% | 36.2% | $62.26 | |
|
SBAC
SBA Communications Corporation
|
BULLISH | $23.67B | 22.77 | -% | 37.4% | $223.14 | Compare |
|
AVB
AvalonBay Communities, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $25.45B | 21.41 | 9.8% | 38.1% | $178.77 | Compare |
|
BEKE
KE Holdings Inc.
|
BEARISH | $19.05B | 39.3 | 5.0% | 3.4% | $16.9 | Compare |
|
EXR
Extra Space Storage Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $30.01B | 30.96 | 7.0% | 28.3% | $142.09 | Compare |
EQR
Equity Residential
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$23.3B
P/E
21.2
ROE
10.0%
Price
$62.26
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-02 | KAUFMAN IAN | Officer | Stock Award | 150 | $7,898 |
| 2026-02-18 | MANELIS MICHAEL L | Chief Operating Officer | Sale | 2,429 | $154,387 |
| 2026-02-18 | CARRAWAY CATHERINE | Officer | Sale | 749 | $47,606 |
| 2026-02-18 | KAUFMAN IAN | Officer | Sale | 909 | $57,776 |
| 2026-02-10 | MANELIS MICHAEL L | Chief Operating Officer | Sale | 5,765 | $375,474 |
| 2026-02-10 | GARECHANA ROBERT A | Chief Investment Officer | Sale | 3,637 | $236,878 |
| 2026-02-10 | CARRAWAY CATHERINE | Officer | Sale | 656 | $42,725 |
| 2026-02-09 | MANELIS MICHAEL L | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 12,010 | - |
| 2026-02-09 | FENSTER SCOTT J. | General Counsel | Stock Award | 9,174 | - |
| 2026-02-09 | CARRAWAY CATHERINE | Officer | Stock Award | 4,761 | - |
| 2026-02-09 | MCLEOD BRET D. | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 6,840 | - |
| 2026-02-09 | KAUFMAN IAN | Officer | Stock Award | 4,593 | - |
| 2026-02-09 | PARRELL MARK J | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 19,909 | - |
| 2026-01-16 | MANELIS MICHAEL L | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 13,105 | - |
| 2026-01-16 | GARECHANA ROBERT A | Chief Investment Officer | Stock Award | 11,020 | - |
KAUFMAN IAN
Officer
2026-03-02
150 shares
·
$7,898
MANELIS MICHAEL L
Chief Operating Officer
2026-02-18
2,429 shares
·
$154,387
CARRAWAY CATHERINE
Officer
2026-02-18
749 shares
·
$47,606
KAUFMAN IAN
Officer
2026-02-18
909 shares
·
$57,776
MANELIS MICHAEL L
Chief Operating Officer
2026-02-10
5,765 shares
·
$375,474
GARECHANA ROBERT A
Chief Investment Officer
2026-02-10
3,637 shares
·
$236,878
CARRAWAY CATHERINE
Officer
2026-02-10
656 shares
·
$42,725
MANELIS MICHAEL L
Chief Operating Officer
2026-02-09
12,010 shares
FENSTER SCOTT J.
General Counsel
2026-02-09
9,174 shares
CARRAWAY CATHERINE
Officer
2026-02-09
4,761 shares
MCLEOD BRET D.
Chief Financial Officer
2026-02-09
6,840 shares
KAUFMAN IAN
Officer
2026-02-09
4,593 shares
PARRELL MARK J
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-09
19,909 shares
MANELIS MICHAEL L
Chief Operating Officer
2026-01-16
13,105 shares
GARECHANA ROBERT A
Chief Investment Officer
2026-01-16
11,020 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
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8-K
10-K
8-K
8-K
10-Q
8-K
8-K
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Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
21 analysts
Wells Fargo
2026-04-23
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
Evercore ISI Group
2026-04-06
Outperform
Outperform
Morgan Stanley
2026-03-26
Equal-Weight
Overweight
Morgan Stanley
2026-03-16
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
Evercore ISI Group
2026-03-09
Outperform
Outperform
Barclays
2026-03-06
Overweight
Overweight
Scotiabank
2026-03-04
Sector Perform
Sector Perform
Cantor Fitzgerald
2026-02-09
Neutral
Neutral
BMO Capital
2026-01-09
Outperform
Market Perform
UBS
2026-01-08
Buy
Buy
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