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During the past 12 months, Equity Lifestyle Properties's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 0.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 5.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 5.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 6.60% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Equity Lifestyle Properties was 77.80% per year. The lowest was -44.30% per year. And the median was 4.65% per year.
Equity Lifestyle Properties (MEX:ELS) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
Equity Lifestyle Properties 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
MEX:ELS vs CPT, AMH, UDR: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Equity Lifestyle Properties's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Equity Lifestyle Properties 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Equity Lifestyle Properties's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Equity Lifestyle Properties's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Equity Lifestyle Properties 3-Year Book Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.30% mean?
Equity Lifestyle Properties (MEX:ELS) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.30% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Equity Lifestyle Properties and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 4.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Equity Lifestyle Properties ranks #143 out of 811 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 17.6%.
Is Equity Lifestyle Properties' 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Equity Lifestyle Properties' current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.30% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 4.65. Based on the distribution chart, Equity Lifestyle Properties ranks #143 out of 811 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Equity Lifestyle Properties has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Equity Lifestyle Properties' 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to CPT and AMH?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Equity Lifestyle Properties ranks #143 out of 811 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Equity Lifestyle Properties in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a REITs company?
A good 3-Year Book Growth Rate depends on the REITs industry context. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Equity Lifestyle Properties and its competitors. Equity Lifestyle Properties's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.30%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 4.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Equity Lifestyle Properties stock overvalued right now?
Equity Lifestyle Properties (MEX:ELS) has a current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.30%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,521.42, compared to a current price of MXN1,041.60 — trading 31.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.30%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 4.65. Equity Lifestyle Properties' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Equity Lifestyle Properties (MEX:ELS), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.30% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Equity Lifestyle Properties (MEX:ELS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Equity Lifestyle Properties stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,041.60 is trading 31.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,521.42.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ELS:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 5.30% (14% above median its 10-year median of 4.65)
GF Value™: MXN1,521.42 vs. price of MXN1,041.60 (31.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ELS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Equity Lifestyle Properties is a residential REIT that focuses on owning manufactured housing, residential vehicle communities, and marinas. The company currently has a portfolio of 455 properties across the US with a higher concentration in the Sunbelt; 38% of the company's properties are in Florida, 12% in Arizona, and 8% in California. Equity Lifestyle targets owning properties in attractive retirement destinations. More than 70% of the company's properties are either age-restricted or have an average resident age over 55.
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