Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Equity ResidentialLTS:0IIB +1.16%75 EV-to-EBIT is 28.19 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 27.15. GuruFocus rates LTS:0IIB with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.03 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 655 REITs companies, Equity Residential ranks worse than 71.3% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Equity Residential's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $31,060 Mil.
Equity Residential's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,232 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Equity Residential EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Equity Residential's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Equity Residential's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Equity Residential's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Equity Residential's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Equity Residential's current Enterprise Value is $34,731 Mil.
Equity Residential's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,232 Mil.
* 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 (LTS:0IIB) has a EV-to-EBIT of 28.19 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Equity Residential and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.15. Over the past decade, Equity Residential's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.42 to 41.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Equity Residential ranks #467 out of 655 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 71.3%.
Is Equity Residential's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Equity Residential's current EV-to-EBIT of 28.19 is near median its 10-year median of 27.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.42 to a high of 41.46. The REITs industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.25. Equity Residential's value of 28.19 is 54.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Equity Residential ranks #467 out of 655 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Equity Residential has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Equity Residential's EV-to-EBIT compare to AVB and ESS?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Equity Residential ranks #467 out of 655 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Equity Residential in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.25. Equity Residential's value of 28.19 is 54.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Equity Residential's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.42 to 41.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.15 vs. the industry median of 18.25, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a REITs company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among REITs companies is 18.25, based on 655 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Equity Residential's current EV-to-EBIT of 28.19 is 54.5% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Equity Residential and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Equity Residential's current EV-to-EBIT is 28.19, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.15. 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 $70.03, compared to a current price of $68.71 — trading 1.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 28.19, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.15 and 54.5% above the REITs industry median of 18.25. Equity Residential's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Equity Residential (LTS:0IIB), the current EV-to-EBIT is 28.19 as of Jul. 30, 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 $68.71 is trading 1.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $70.03.
GuruFocus considers Equity Residential to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0IIB:
EV-to-EBIT: 28.19 (near median its 10-year median of 27.15)
GF Value™: $70.03 vs. price of $68.71 (1.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.5% above the REITs median (#467 of 655)
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 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.
75GF Score
Get the complete analysis for LTS:0IIB
EV-to-EBIT is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
LTS:0IIB has been successfully added to your 
