Equity Residential (LTS:0IIB) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.04 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 13% Below Median

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LTS:0IIB Equity Residential LTS:0IIB
74 GF Score
Price $68.91
GF Value $70.18
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Equity Residential Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Equity Residential LTS:0IIB -1.25% 74 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.04 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 2.34. GuruFocus rates LTS:0IIB with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.18 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 558 REITs companies, Equity Residential ranks worse than 87.63% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-18), Equity Residential's current share price is $68.91. Equity Residential's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $33.86. Equity Residential's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.04.

The historical rank and industry rank for Equity Residential's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LTS:0IIB' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.59   Med: 2.34   Max: 3.28
Current: 2.03

During the past years, Equity Residential's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.28. The lowest was 1.59. And the median was 2.34.

LTS:0IIB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
87.63% of 558 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.83 vs LTS:0IIB: 2.03

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Equity Residential's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $28.435. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $33.86 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Equity Residential  (LTS:0IIB) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Equity Residential Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Equity Residential Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Equity Residential's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Equity Residential Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Equity Residential Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Equity Residential Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.11 1.98 1.90 1.87 1.74

LTS:0IIB vs AVB, ESS, INVH: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Equity Residential's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Residential Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Equity Residential's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Equity Residential's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Equity Residential Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Equity Residential's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=68.91/33.86
=2.04

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Equity Residential's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Equity Residential's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=28.435/330.2130*330.2130
=28.435

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Equity Residential Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 30.429 241.018 41.690
201609 27.562 241.428 37.698
201612 27.856 241.432 38.099
201703 27.900 243.801 37.789
201706 27.915 244.955 37.631
201709 27.818 246.819 37.217
201712 27.730 246.524 37.144
201803 27.842 249.554 36.841
201806 27.618 251.989 36.191
201809 27.682 252.439 36.211
201812 27.439 251.233 36.065
201903 27.019 254.202 35.098
201906 27.279 256.143 35.167
201909 27.322 256.759 35.138
201912 27.654 256.974 35.536
202003 28.199 258.115 36.076
202006 28.372 257.797 36.342
202009 28.154 260.280 35.719
202012 28.172 260.474 35.715
202103 27.560 264.877 34.358
202106 27.772 271.696 33.753
202109 28.334 274.310 34.108
202112 29.073 278.802 34.434
202203 28.663 287.504 32.921
202206 28.855 296.311 32.156
202209 29.262 296.808 32.555
202212 29.427 296.797 32.740
202303 29.296 301.836 32.050
202306 28.986 305.109 31.371
202309 29.033 307.789 31.148
202312 29.129 306.746 31.357
202403 29.162 312.332 30.832
202406 28.908 314.175 30.384
202409 28.566 315.301 29.917
202412 29.060 315.605 30.405
202503 29.039 319.799 29.985
202506 28.925 322.561 29.611
202509 29.084 324.800 29.569
202512 29.180 324.054 29.735
202603 28.435 330.213 28.435

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.04 mean?
Equity Residential (LTS:0IIB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.04 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Equity Residential and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 2.34. Over the past decade, Equity Residential's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.59 to 3.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Equity Residential ranks #489 out of 558 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 87.6%.
Is Equity Residential's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Equity Residential's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.04 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 2.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.59 to a high of 3.28. The REITs industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.83. Equity Residential's value of 2.04 is 145.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Equity Residential ranks #489 out of 558 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Equity Residential has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Equity Residential's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AVB and ESS?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Equity Residential ranks #489 out of 558 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Equity Residential in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.83. Equity Residential's value of 2.04 is 145.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Equity Residential's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.59 to 3.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.34 vs. the industry median of 0.83, Equity Residential has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a REITs company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among REITs companies is 0.83, based on 558 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Equity Residential's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.04 is 145.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Equity Residential and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Equity Residential's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.04, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 2.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Equity Residential stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Equity Residential (LTS:0IIB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $70.18, compared to a current price of $68.91 — trading 1.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.04, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 2.34 and 145.8% above the REITs industry median of 0.83. Equity Residential's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Equity Residential (LTS:0IIB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.04 as of Jul. 18, 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 Residential (LTS:0IIB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Equity Residential stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $68.91 is trading 1.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $70.18. GuruFocus considers Equity Residential to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0IIB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.04 (13% below median its 10-year median of 2.34)
  • GF Value™: $70.18 vs. price of $68.91 (1.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 145.8% above the REITs median (#489 of 558)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0IIB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Equity Residential Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address Two North Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
Equity Residential owns a portfolio of 312 apartment communities with over 85,000 units and is developing two additional properties with 665 units. The company focuses on owning large, high-quality properties in the urban and suburban submarkets of Southern California, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., New York, Seattle, and Boston.
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