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Essex Property TrustMEX:ESS 78 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 5.90. GuruFocus rates MEX:ESS with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,882.39. The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 626 REITs companies, Essex Property Trust ranks better than 63.74% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Essex Property Trust's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:ESS'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6 Med: 5.9 Max: 24.6
Current: 5.3
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Essex Property Trust was 24.60% per year. The lowest was 0.60% per year. And the median was 5.90% per year.
MEX:ESS's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked better than 63.74% of 626
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs MEX:ESS: 5.30
During the past 12 months, Essex Property Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.50% 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 dividends per share growth rate.
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Essex Property Trust Inc is 1.71, which seems too high.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Essex Property Trust was 2.48. The lowest was 1.59. And the median was 1.86.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Essex Property Trust Inc is 1.71, which seems too high.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Essex Property Trust Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 2.590000
2026-06-30
2026-06-30
2026-07-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:MXN 17.379200
USD 2.590000
2026-03-31
2026-03-31
2026-04-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:MXN 17.770000
USD 2.570000
2026-01-02
2026-01-02
2026-01-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:MXN 17.644600
USD 2.570000
2025-09-30
2025-09-30
2025-10-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:MXN 18.478900
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Essex Property Trust's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is MXN4081.12.
Essex Property Trust's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is MXN183.873823.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Essex Property Trust was 4.42%. The lowest was 2.33%. And the median was 3.11%.
* 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.
Essex Property Trust 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms>
MEX:ESS vs INVH, MAA, SUI: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Essex Property Trust's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend 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.
Essex Property Trust 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Essex Property Trust's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Essex Property Trust's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound 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 dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 5.30% mean?
Essex Property Trust (MEX:ESS) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 5.30% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Essex Property Trust and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 5.90. Over the past decade, Essex Property Trust's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 0.60 to 24.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Essex Property Trust ranks #227 out of 626 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 36.3%.
Is Essex Property Trust's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Essex Property Trust's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 5.30% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 5.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 24.60. The REITs industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 2.70. Essex Property Trust's value of 5.30% is 96.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Essex Property Trust ranks #227 out of 626 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Essex Property Trust has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Essex Property Trust's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to INVH and MAA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Essex Property Trust ranks #227 out of 626 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This puts Essex Property Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 2.70. Essex Property Trust's value of 5.30% is 96.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Essex Property Trust's own 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 0.60 to 24.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.90 vs. the industry median of 2.70, Essex Property Trust 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for a REITs company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among REITs companies is 2.70, based on 626 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Essex Property Trust's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 5.30% is 96.3% 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Essex Property Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Essex Property Trust's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.30%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 5.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Essex Property Trust stock overvalued right now?
Essex Property Trust (MEX:ESS) has a current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 5.30%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,882.39, compared to a current price of MXN4,081.12 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.30%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 5.90 and 96.3% above the REITs industry median of 2.70. Essex Property Trust's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 12 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Essex Property Trust (MEX:ESS), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.30% as of Mar. 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 Essex Property Trust (MEX:ESS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essex Property Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN4,081.12 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,882.39.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ESS:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 5.30% (10% below median its 10-year median of 5.90)
GF Value™: MXN3,882.39 vs. price of MXN4,081.12 (5.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 96.3% above the REITs median (#227 of 626)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ESS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Essex Property Trust owns a portfolio of 259 apartment communities with over 63,000 units. The company focuses on owning large, high-quality properties on the West Coast in the urban and suburban submarkets of Southern California, Northern California, and Seattle.
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