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Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (ELS) Financial Ratios

Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 32.2x · EV/EBITDA 19.2x · ROE 21.2%. (1996–2025 historical series)

Income StatementBalance SheetCash FlowRatios
AnnualQuarterly

ELS Valuation Multiples

Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow

MetricTTMFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021FY 2020FY 2019FY 2018FY 2017FY 2016
Market Cap$12.2B$12.1B$13.1B$13.8B$12.6B$16.0B$12.2B$12.7B$8.6B$7.8B$6.2B
Enterprise Value$15.6B$15.5B$16.3B$17.3B$16.0B$19.2B$14.8B$15.1B$10.9B$10.0B$8.2B
P/E Ratio →32.2331.4033.9841.7442.2261.3053.6945.7140.8240.8337.55
P/S Ratio7.537.929.149.829.1712.1911.2912.478.938.547.19
P/B Ratio6.946.687.189.208.3110.799.359.637.247.085.69
P/FCF32.8336.3136.8459.7055.6852.6148.9068.6037.1830.9226.45
P/OCF21.3921.2421.9525.1626.5131.5029.2328.7020.8720.6117.48

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ELS EV Ratios

Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value

MetricTTMFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021FY 2020FY 2019FY 2018FY 2017FY 2016
EV / Revenue—10.1011.3712.3211.6414.6013.7414.8011.2810.929.57
EV / EBITDA19.1721.1426.0629.7228.7433.4529.7631.4424.3123.5520.52
EV / EBIT30.0438.7931.2138.3138.5250.0443.8138.6033.4632.4128.60
EV / FCF—46.3045.8474.9270.6263.0559.5081.4246.9839.5135.18

ELS Profitability

Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency

Margins

Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page

MetricTTMFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021FY 2020FY 2019FY 2018FY 2017FY 2016
Gross Margin37.6%37.6%49.4%47.9%46.9%19.9%51.4%52.2%51.8%51.4%51.8%
Operating Margin33.8%33.8%29.0%26.6%25.4%29.1%31.6%32.0%32.1%32.6%32.4%
Net Profit Margin25.2%25.2%25.6%22.4%20.7%20.0%21.1%27.4%22.0%21.7%20.2%

Return on Capital

MetricTTMFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021FY 2020FY 2019FY 2018FY 2017FY 2016
ROE21.2%21.2%22.1%20.8%19.0%18.8%17.4%22.2%18.5%18.1%16.7%
ROA6.8%6.8%6.5%5.7%5.3%5.4%5.3%6.9%5.6%5.6%5.0%
ROIC7.6%7.6%6.2%5.6%5.5%6.7%6.7%6.8%6.9%7.0%6.8%
ROCE9.7%9.7%8.4%7.7%7.7%9.4%9.1%8.8%8.8%9.0%8.5%

ELS Leverage & Debt

Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer

MetricTTMFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021FY 2020FY 2019FY 2018FY 2017FY 2016
Debt / Equity1.851.851.762.352.232.202.041.821.972.001.93
Debt / EBITDA4.604.605.126.046.095.705.355.015.235.205.24
Net Debt / Equity—1.841.752.352.232.142.031.801.911.971.88
Net Debt / EBITDA4.564.565.126.046.085.545.304.955.075.125.10
Debt / FCF—10.009.0015.2214.9410.4310.5912.839.818.598.74
Interest Coverage2.982.983.793.413.563.533.303.763.113.052.81

ELS Liquidity & Efficiency

Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics

MetricTTMFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021FY 2020FY 2019FY 2018FY 2017FY 2016
Current Ratio1.681.680.110.130.090.180.090.150.570.350.66
Quick Ratio1.681.680.110.130.090.180.090.150.570.350.66
Cash Ratio0.370.370.010.010.000.100.040.070.280.150.26
Asset Turnover—0.270.250.250.250.250.240.250.250.250.25
Inventory Turnover———————————
Days Sales Outstanding———————————

ELS Shareholder Yields

Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders

Dividends

Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page

MetricTTMFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021FY 2020FY 2019FY 2018FY 2017FY 2016
Dividend Yield3.2%3.3%2.8%2.5%2.5%1.7%2.1%1.8%2.3%2.3%2.5%
Payout Ratio104.8%104.8%100.2%109.0%109.2%105.0%112.5%82.1%95.3%88.8%87.7%

Total Shareholder Return Metrics

MetricTTMFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021FY 2020FY 2019FY 2018FY 2017FY 2016
Earnings Yield3.1%3.2%2.9%2.4%2.4%1.6%1.9%2.2%2.5%2.4%2.7%
FCF Yield3.0%2.8%2.7%1.7%1.8%1.9%2.0%1.5%2.7%3.2%3.8%
Buyback Yield0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.2%3.3%2.8%2.5%2.5%1.7%2.1%1.8%2.3%2.3%2.5%
Shares Outstanding—$200M$197M$195M$195M$183M$193M$181M$178M$175M$171M

Key Metrics

Growth RegimeMixed
ProfitabilityModerate
Balance SheetAdequate
Cash FlowMixed
Top Statement Risk

Leverage and Florida-California concentration

Verified Source

Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.

SEC 10-K (2026Q3)

Premium Multiples Lack REIT Cash Flow Anchors

Based on reported figures, ELS trades at a P/E of 32.63 and P/B of 6.94 with P/FFO unavailable, leaving the valuation without the REIT-specific earnings anchor that a standard FFO multiple would provide.

The absence of a computed P/FFO and P/AFFO means the premium to book and earnings multiples cannot be cleanly tested against the cash earnings the portfolio actually produces. The most recent reported P/FFO in the ratio series sits near 9.0x, which would suggest a materially lower multiple than the headline P/E implies, and investors should monitor whether the GAAP-based P/E overstates the price paid for distributable cash. The 3.2% dividend yield provides limited support for the premium, warranting further investigation of implied cap rates against Sun Communities' peer profile.

Volatile NOI Margins Obscure Property Earnings

According to reported quarterly figures, ELS's NOI margin swung between 3.7% in 2025Q4 and 95.8% in 2026Q2, a range too wide to reflect stable property-level economics and suggesting classification or timing effects.

Such dispersion more likely reflects reporting timing, expense classification, or the treatment of marina and RV segments than a true change in operating profitability. FFO per share held within a narrow $0.67 to $0.81 band, which suggests underlying cash earnings are steadier than the NOI series implies. Analysts should normalize NOI on a trailing basis before drawing conclusions about margin trajectory.

FFO Payout Ratio Leaves Thin Margin

Based on ELS's reported ratios, the FFO payout ratio ranged from 59.2% to 77.2% over ten quarters, with 74.5% in 2026Q3, leaving a limited cushion for absorbing earnings shortfalls.

A payout ratio in the mid-70s on a quarterly basis leaves modest room for error, and the AFFO-based coverage shows quarter-to-quarter variability that could pressure distributions if recurring capex stays elevated. Dividend growth has outpaced FFO growth in several periods, which may indicate the payout is being supported by balance sheet flexibility rather than organic retained cash. Investors should monitor AFFO coverage closely as the key sustainability signal.

Elevated Leverage Partially Offset by Deleveraging

As reported in ELS's quarterly statements, debt-to-equity fell from 2.32 in 2024Q3 to 1.83 in 2026Q3 but remains far above Sun Communities' 0.25, indicating a materially more leveraged capital structure than its closest operating peer.

The reduction in leverage appears to reflect equity rebuilding rather than debt paydown, since total debt held roughly flat near $3.2B to $3.4B across the period. Interest coverage ranged widely from 0.49 to 4.67, with the most recent reading near 3.9, which warrants monitoring given sensitivity to refinancing costs. Maturity schedule and fixed-rate share were not provided and therefore could not be assessed.

Book Leverage Misstates Property Risk

Based on reported figures, ELS's debt-to-equity ratio is measured against book equity, which may understate the true leverage relative to gross asset value because the balance sheet reports PP&E net at zero.

Debt-to-equity is a misapplied metric for a REIT because accumulated depreciation depresses book equity while the underlying land and infrastructure retain substantial market value. Debt-to-gross-assets or debt-to-enterprise-value would better reflect the true claim of lenders against the portfolio. The zero reported PP&E figure further suggests classification differences that warrant investigation before relying on headline leverage ratios.

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ELS — Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ELS stock.

What is Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.'s P/E ratio?

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 32.2x. The historical average is 40.4x. This places it at the 32th percentile of its historical range.

What is Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 19.2x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 18.5x.

What is Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.'s ROE?

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 21.2%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 12.2%.

Is ELS stock overvalued?

Based on historical data, Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 32.2x. This is at the 32th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.

What is Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.'s dividend yield?

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 3.21% with a payout ratio of 104.8%.

What are Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.'s profit margins?

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. has 37.6% gross margin and 33.8% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.

How much debt does Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. have?

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 4.6x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.