Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 32.2x · EV/EBITDA 19.2x · ROE 21.2%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 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 → | 32.23 | 31.40 | 33.98 | 41.74 | 42.22 | 61.30 | 53.69 | 45.71 | 40.82 | 40.83 | 37.55 |
| P/S Ratio | 7.53 | 7.92 | 9.14 | 9.82 | 9.17 | 12.19 | 11.29 | 12.47 | 8.93 | 8.54 | 7.19 |
| P/B Ratio | 6.94 | 6.68 | 7.18 | 9.20 | 8.31 | 10.79 | 9.35 | 9.63 | 7.24 | 7.08 | 5.69 |
| P/FCF | 32.83 | 36.31 | 36.84 | 59.70 | 55.68 | 52.61 | 48.90 | 68.60 | 37.18 | 30.92 | 26.45 |
| P/OCF | 21.39 | 21.24 | 21.95 | 25.16 | 26.51 | 31.50 | 29.23 | 28.70 | 20.87 | 20.61 | 17.48 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 10.10 | 11.37 | 12.32 | 11.64 | 14.60 | 13.74 | 14.80 | 11.28 | 10.92 | 9.57 |
| EV / EBITDA | 19.17 | 21.14 | 26.06 | 29.72 | 28.74 | 33.45 | 29.76 | 31.44 | 24.31 | 23.55 | 20.52 |
| EV / EBIT | 30.04 | 38.79 | 31.21 | 38.31 | 38.52 | 50.04 | 43.81 | 38.60 | 33.46 | 32.41 | 28.60 |
| EV / FCF | — | 46.30 | 45.84 | 74.92 | 70.62 | 63.05 | 59.50 | 81.42 | 46.98 | 39.51 | 35.18 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 37.6% | 37.6% | 49.4% | 47.9% | 46.9% | 19.9% | 51.4% | 52.2% | 51.8% | 51.4% | 51.8% |
| Operating Margin | 33.8% | 33.8% | 29.0% | 26.6% | 25.4% | 29.1% | 31.6% | 32.0% | 32.1% | 32.6% | 32.4% |
| Net Profit Margin | 25.2% | 25.2% | 25.6% | 22.4% | 20.7% | 20.0% | 21.1% | 27.4% | 22.0% | 21.7% | 20.2% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 21.2% | 21.2% | 22.1% | 20.8% | 19.0% | 18.8% | 17.4% | 22.2% | 18.5% | 18.1% | 16.7% |
| ROA | 6.8% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| ROIC | 7.6% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 5.5% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 6.8% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 6.8% |
| ROCE | 9.7% | 9.7% | 8.4% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 9.0% | 8.5% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.85 | 1.85 | 1.76 | 2.35 | 2.23 | 2.20 | 2.04 | 1.82 | 1.97 | 2.00 | 1.93 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 4.60 | 4.60 | 5.12 | 6.04 | 6.09 | 5.70 | 5.35 | 5.01 | 5.23 | 5.20 | 5.24 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 1.84 | 1.75 | 2.35 | 2.23 | 2.14 | 2.03 | 1.80 | 1.91 | 1.97 | 1.88 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 4.56 | 4.56 | 5.12 | 6.04 | 6.08 | 5.54 | 5.30 | 4.95 | 5.07 | 5.12 | 5.10 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 10.00 | 9.00 | 15.22 | 14.94 | 10.43 | 10.59 | 12.83 | 9.81 | 8.59 | 8.74 |
| Interest Coverage | 2.98 | 2.98 | 3.79 | 3.41 | 3.56 | 3.53 | 3.30 | 3.76 | 3.11 | 3.05 | 2.81 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.68 | 1.68 | 0.11 | 0.13 | 0.09 | 0.18 | 0.09 | 0.15 | 0.57 | 0.35 | 0.66 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.68 | 1.68 | 0.11 | 0.13 | 0.09 | 0.18 | 0.09 | 0.15 | 0.57 | 0.35 | 0.66 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.10 | 0.04 | 0.07 | 0.28 | 0.15 | 0.26 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.27 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.24 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.2% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Payout Ratio | 104.8% | 104.8% | 100.2% | 109.0% | 109.2% | 105.0% | 112.5% | 82.1% | 95.3% | 88.8% | 87.7% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 3.1% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.7% |
| FCF Yield | 3.0% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.2% | 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 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ELS stock.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 3.21% with a payout ratio of 104.8%.
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.
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 4.6x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Leverage and Florida-California concentration
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
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.