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* 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.
For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Equity Lifestyle Properties's Debt-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Asset 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 Debt-to-Asset vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Equity Lifestyle Properties's Debt-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Equity Lifestyle Properties's Debt-to-Asset falls into.
* 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 Lifestyle Properties (ELS) has a Debt-to-Asset of 0.57 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-asset ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total assets. View historical data on Equity Lifestyle Properties and its competitors.
Is Equity Lifestyle Properties' Debt-to-Asset too high?
Equity Lifestyle Properties' current Debt-to-Asset is 0.57. Overall, Equity Lifestyle Properties has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Equity Lifestyle Properties' Debt-to-Asset compare to UDR and AMH?
Equity Lifestyle Properties' Debt-to-Asset of 0.57 can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Asset for a REITs company?
A good Debt-to-Asset depends on the REITs industry context. However, Debt-to-Asset 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 Debt-to-Asset mean?
A high Debt-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-asset ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total assets. View historical data on Equity Lifestyle Properties and its competitors. Equity Lifestyle Properties's current Debt-to-Asset is 0.57. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $68.11, compared to a current price of $65.46 — trading 3.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Asset is 0.57. 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 Debt-to-Asset calculated?
Debt-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS), the current Debt-to-Asset is 0.57 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 (ELS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Equity Lifestyle Properties stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $65.46 is trading 3.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $68.11.
GuruFocus considers Equity Lifestyle Properties to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ELS:
Debt-to-Asset: 0.57
GF Value™: $68.11 vs. price of $65.46 (3.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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