Equity Lifestyle Properties (MEX:ELS) EV-to-EBIT: 28.84 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 20% Below Median

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MEX:ELS Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc MEX:ELS
84 GF Score
Price MXN1,332.85
GF Value MXN1,402.06
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Equity Lifestyle Properties EV-to-EBIT?

Equity Lifestyle Properties MEX:ELS 84 EV-to-EBIT is 28.84 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 35.93. GuruFocus rates MEX:ELS with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,402.06. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 663 REITs companies, Equity Lifestyle Properties ranks worse than 76.17% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Equity Lifestyle Properties's Enterprise Value is MXN279,065 Mil. Equity Lifestyle Properties's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN9,677 Mil. Therefore, Equity Lifestyle Properties's EV-to-EBIT for today is 28.84.

The historical rank and industry rank for Equity Lifestyle Properties's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:ELS' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.92   Med: 35.93   Max: 55.69
Current: 30.28

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Equity Lifestyle Properties was 55.69. The lowest was 28.92. And the median was 35.93.

MEX:ELS's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
76.17% of 663 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 18.28 vs MEX:ELS: 30.28

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Equity Lifestyle Properties's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN318,535 Mil. Equity Lifestyle Properties's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN9,677 Mil. Equity Lifestyle Properties's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.04%.


Equity Lifestyle Properties  (MEX:ELS) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

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.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Equity Lifestyle Properties's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=9676.776/318534.60335
=3.04 %

Equity Lifestyle Properties's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN318,535 Mil.
Equity Lifestyle Properties'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 MXN9,677 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 Lifestyle Properties EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Equity Lifestyle Properties EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Equity Lifestyle Properties'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.

Equity Lifestyle Properties EV-to-EBIT Chart

Equity Lifestyle Properties Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Equity Lifestyle Properties Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT 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 30.80 29.26 28.62 28.51 29.16

MEX:ELS vs AMH, UDR, CPT: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Equity Lifestyle Properties'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 Lifestyle Properties EV-to-EBIT vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Equity Lifestyle Properties's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Equity Lifestyle Properties's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


MEX:ELS
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Equity Lifestyle Properties EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Equity Lifestyle Properties's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=279065.355/9676.776
=28.84

Equity Lifestyle Properties's current Enterprise Value is MXN279,065 Mil.
Equity Lifestyle Properties'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 MXN9,677 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 28.84 mean?
Equity Lifestyle Properties (MEX:ELS) has a EV-to-EBIT of 28.84 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Equity Lifestyle Properties and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 35.93. Over the past decade, Equity Lifestyle Properties' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 28.92 to 55.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Equity Lifestyle Properties ranks #505 out of 663 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 76.2%.
Is Equity Lifestyle Properties' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Equity Lifestyle Properties' current EV-to-EBIT of 28.84 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 35.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.92 to a high of 55.69. The REITs industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.28. Equity Lifestyle Properties' value of 28.84 is 57.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Equity Lifestyle Properties ranks #505 out of 663 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Equity Lifestyle Properties has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Equity Lifestyle Properties' EV-to-EBIT compare to AMH and UDR?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Equity Lifestyle Properties ranks #505 out of 663 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Equity Lifestyle Properties in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.28. Equity Lifestyle Properties' value of 28.84 is 57.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Equity Lifestyle Properties' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 28.92 to 55.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.93 vs. the industry median of 18.28, Equity Lifestyle Properties 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 18.28, based on 663 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 Lifestyle Properties's current EV-to-EBIT of 28.84 is 57.8% 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 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 Lifestyle Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Equity Lifestyle Properties's current EV-to-EBIT is 28.84, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 35.93. 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 EV-to-EBIT of 28.84. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,402.06, compared to a current price of MXN1,332.85 — trading 4.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 28.84, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 35.93 and 57.8% above the REITs industry median of 18.28. Equity Lifestyle Properties' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 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 Lifestyle Properties (MEX:ELS), the current EV-to-EBIT is 28.84 as of Jul. 23, 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 MXN1,332.85 is trading 4.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,402.06.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ELS:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 28.84 (20% below median its 10-year median of 35.93)
  • GF Value™: MXN1,402.06 vs. price of MXN1,332.85 (4.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 57.8% above the REITs median (#505 of 663)

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 Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address Two North Riverside Plaza, Suite 800, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
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.
84GF Score

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