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Equity Residential (EQR) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Equity Residential stock (EQR) is currently trading at $57.98. Equity Residential PE ratio is 19.79. Equity Residential PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 7.35. Analyst consensus price target for EQR is $69.98. WallStSmart rates EQR as Hold.

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EQR

Equity Residential

NYSEREAL ESTATE
$57.98
$1.33 (-2.24%)
52W$57.55
$70.13
Target$69.98+20.7%

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EQR Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Equity Residential (EQR)

Margin of Safety
-224.6%
Significantly Overvalued
EQR Fair Value
$19.92
Graham Formula
Current Price
$57.98
$38.06 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $19.92
Overvalued
Price $57.98
Graham IV $19.92
Analyst $69.98

EQR trades 225% above its Graham fair value of $19.92, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Equity Residential (EQR) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

56
out of 100
Grade: C
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in market cap, operating margin, price/book. Concerns around peg ratio and revenue growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Equity Residential (EQR) Key Strengths (5)

Avg Score: 9.0/10
Profit MarginProfitability
36.20%10/10

Keeps $36 of every $100 in revenue as net profit

Institutional Own.Quality
96.25%10/10

96.25% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Market CapQuality
$22.74B9/10

Large-cap company with substantial market presence

Operating MarginProfitability
28.50%8/10

Strong operational efficiency: $28 kept per $100 revenue

Price/BookValuation
1.998/10

Trading at 1.99x book value, attractively priced

Equity Residential (EQR) Areas to Watch (5)

Avg Score: 2.6/10
EPS GrowthGrowth
-8.80%0/10

Earnings declining -8.80%, profits shrinking

PEG RatioValuation
8.152/10

Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium

Revenue GrowthGrowth
2.00%2/10

Revenue growing slowly at 2.00% annually

Price/SalesValuation
7.354/10

Premium valuation at 7.3x annual revenue

Return on EquityProfitability
10.00%5/10

Moderate profitability with room for improvement

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
41.49
Expensive
Price/Sales (TTM)
7.35
Premium
EV/Revenue
9.8
Premium

Equity Residential (EQR) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 56/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 2.6/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Profit Margin, Institutional Own., Market Cap. Valuation metrics including Price/Book (1.99) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 28.50%, Profit Margin at 36.20%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (8.15), Price/Sales (7.35) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 2.00%, EPS Growth at -8.80%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 10.00%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 10.00% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 2.00% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Profit Margin, Institutional Own.) and negatives (EPS Growth, PEG Ratio). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Equity Residential (EQR) · REAL ESTATEREIT - RESIDENTIAL

The Big Picture

Equity Residential is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 3.1B with 200% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 36.2%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.

Key Findings

Strong Revenue Growth

Revenue growing at 200% YoY, reaching 3.1B. This pace significantly outperforms most REIT - RESIDENTIAL peers.

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 1000.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

What to Watch Next

Growth sustainability: can Equity Residential maintain 200%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?

Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 4.7%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.

Sector dynamics: monitor REIT - RESIDENTIAL industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Equity Residential.

Bottom Line

Equity Residential offers an attractive blend of growth (200% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Insider Transactions(26 last 3 months)

Total Buys
19
Total Sells
7
Mar 2, 2026(1 transaction)
KAUFMAN, IAN
Chief Accounting Officer
Buy
Shares
+150
Dec 30, 2025(1 transaction)
NEITHERCUT, DAVID J
Director, Chairman of the Board
Sell
Shares
-42,500

Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

Last updated: 3:23:53 AM

About Equity Residential(EQR)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

REAL ESTATE

Industry

REIT - RESIDENTIAL

Country

USA

Equity Residential is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that invests in apartments.