ESS
Essex Property Trust Inc
NYSE: ESS · REAL ESTATE · REIT - RESIDENTIAL
$267.37
+0.04% today
Updated 2026-05-07
Market cap
$18.43B
P/E ratio
30.04
P/S ratio
9.37x
EPS (TTM)
$8.90
Dividend yield
3.85%
52W range
$236 – $285
Volume
0.5M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
53
out of 100
Grade: C
Hold
Investment rating
4.7
Growth
C5.0
Quality
C+8.0
Profitability
A5.3
Valuation
C+—/9
Piotroski F-Score
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Altman Z-Score
—
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Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$280.37
+4.86%
12-Month target
$241.82
-9.56%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$436.64
Margin of safety
+40.13%
3 Strong Buy3 Buy18 Hold1 Sell1 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Profit margin 29.10% — above average
+ Free cash flow $244.38M — positive
+ 40.13% below intrinsic value
Risks
No major risks identified
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.61B | $1.67B | $1.77B | $1.90B | $1.97B |
| Net income | $408.31M | $405.82M | $741.52M | $672.49M | $106.19M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $8.90 |
| Free cash flow | $812.46M | $839.69M | $931.91M | $934.08M | $244.38M |
| Profit margin | 25.41% | 24.31% | 41.79% | 35.38% | 29.10% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-18 | PAK, BARBARA | Sale | 206 | $256.18 |
| 2026-02-18 | MORRISON, ANNE | Sale | 89 | $256.18 |
| 2026-02-18 | MCGREEVY, BRENNAN | Sale | 24 | $256.18 |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Essex Property Trust Inc trades at $267.37. representing a P/E of 30.04x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 53/100 indicates the stock is fair. TTM revenue stands at $1.97B. with profit margins at 29.10%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $436.64.
Frequently asked questions
What is Essex Property Trust Inc's stock price?
Essex Property Trust Inc (ESS) trades at $267.37.
Is Essex Property Trust Inc overvalued?
Smart Value Score 53/100 (Grade C, Hold). DCF value $436.64.
What is the price target of Essex Property Trust Inc (ESS)?
The analyst target price is $280.37, representing +4.9% upside from the current price of $267.37.
What is the intrinsic value of Essex Property Trust Inc (ESS)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $436.64, a +40.1% margin of safety versus $267.37.
What is Essex Property Trust Inc's revenue?
TTM revenue is $1.97B.
Company info
SectorREAL ESTATE
IndustryREIT - RESIDENTIAL
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio9.37x
ROE10.60%
Beta0.73
50D MA$252.79
200D MA$258.09
Shares out0.06B
Float0.06B
Short ratio—
Avg volume0.5M
Performance
1 week+1.53%
1 month+6.14%
3 months+3.61%
YTD+2.17%
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3 years—
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