ELS
Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc
NYSE: ELS · REAL ESTATE · REIT - RESIDENTIAL
$63.39
+0.99% today
Updated 2026-06-05
Market cap
$12.99B
P/E ratio
32.41
P/S ratio
8.42x
EPS (TTM)
$2.00
Dividend yield
3.27%
52W range
$57 – $68
Volume
1.4M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
3.3
Growth
D3.5
Quality
D8.5
Profitability
A7.3
Valuation
B+4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
0.7
Altman Z-Score
Distress
—
Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$70.19
+10.73%
12-Month target
$60.32
-4.84%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$113.69
Margin of safety
+41.99%
4 Strong Buy9 Buy5 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Profit margin 25.00% — above average
+ ROE 21.87% — strong efficiency
+ Free cash flow $150.09M — positive
+ 41.99% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Altman Z 0.73 — distress zone
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.37B | $1.40B | $1.43B | $1.53B | $1.54B |
| Net income | $284.63M | $314.21M | $367.01M | $386.51M | $107.90M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $2.00 |
| Free cash flow | $226.54M | $230.92M | $355.44M | $334.06M | $150.09M |
| Profit margin | 20.70% | 22.38% | 25.61% | 25.24% | 25.00% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | FREEDMAN, CONSTANCE | Buy | 60 | $53.77 |
| 2026-05-01 | CONTIS, DAVID J | Sale | 802 | — |
| 2026-05-01 | CONTIS, DAVID J | Sale | 111 | — |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc trades at $63.39. representing a P/E of 32.41x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 60/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 0.73, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $1.54B. with profit margins at 25.00%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $113.69.
Frequently asked questions
What is Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc's stock price?
Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc (ELS) trades at $63.39, on a P/E of 32.4x and a P/S of 8.4x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc overvalued?
Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 60/100 (Grade C+), which we rate Hold. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $113.69 versus the $63.39 price, a 42.0% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.
What is the price target of Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc (ELS)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $70.19, about 10.7% above the current $63.39. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc (ELS)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $113.69, a +42.0% margin of safety versus today's $63.39. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.
What is Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc's revenue?
Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $1.54B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc's Altman Z-Score is 0.73, which places it in the distress. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorREAL ESTATE
IndustryREIT - RESIDENTIAL
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio8.42x
ROE21.87%
Beta0.68
50D MA$63.15
200D MA$62.90
Shares out0.19B
Float0.19B
Short ratio—
Avg volume1.4M
Performance
1 week+0.00%
1 month+2.16%
3 months-7.24%
YTD+3.00%
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3 years—
5 years—