Equity Residential (LTS:0IIB) EV-to-EBITDA: 15.14 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — Near Median

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LTS:0IIB Equity Residential LTS:0IIB
75 GF Score
Price $67.19
GF Value $70.03
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Equity Residential EV-to-EBITDA?

Equity Residential LTS:0IIB -2.21% 75 EV-to-EBITDA is 15.14 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 15.97. GuruFocus rates LTS:0IIB with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.03 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 673 REITs companies, Equity Residential ranks better than 51.56% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Equity Residential's enterprise value is $34,083 Mil. Equity Residential's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,251 Mil. Therefore, Equity Residential's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 15.14.

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

LTS:0IIB' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.6   Med: 15.97   Max: 22.74
Current: 15.18

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Equity Residential was 22.74. The lowest was 5.60. And the median was 15.97.

LTS:0IIB's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
51.56% of 673 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 15.5 vs LTS:0IIB: 15.18

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-07-31), Equity Residential's stock price is $67.19. Equity Residential's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.300. Therefore, Equity Residential's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 29.21.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Equity Residential  (LTS:0IIB) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Equity Residential's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=67.19/2.300
=29.21

Equity Residential's share price for today is $67.19.
Equity Residential's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.300.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Equity Residential EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Equity Residential EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Equity Residential's EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Equity Residential Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Equity Residential Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBITDA 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 14.64 13.20 13.04 13.43 0.00

LTS:0IIB vs AVB, ESS, INVH: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Equity Residential's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs REITs Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Equity Residential's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Equity Residential EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Equity Residential's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=34082.527/2251.341
=15.14

Equity Residential's current Enterprise Value is $34,083 Mil.
Equity Residential's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2,251 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-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 15.14 mean?
Equity Residential (LTS:0IIB) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 15.14 as of Jul. 31, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Equity Residential. This is near median its historical median of 15.97. Over the past decade, Equity Residential's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.60 to 22.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Equity Residential ranks #326 out of 673 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 48.4%.
Is Equity Residential's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Equity Residential's current EV-to-EBITDA of 15.14 is near median its 10-year median of 15.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.60 to a high of 22.74. The REITs industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.50. Equity Residential's value of 15.14 is 2.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Equity Residential ranks #326 out of 673 companies in the REITs industry, which is above 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-EBITDA compare to AVB and ESS?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Equity Residential ranks #326 out of 673 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Equity Residential in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.50. Equity Residential's value of 15.14 is 2.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Equity Residential's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.60 to 22.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.97 vs. the industry median of 15.50, Equity Residential has consistently been below 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-EBITDA for a REITs company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among REITs companies is 15.50, based on 673 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Equity Residential's current EV-to-EBITDA of 15.14 is 2.3% below 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Equity Residential. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Equity Residential's current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.14, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.97. 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 $67.19 — trading 4.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.14, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.97 and 2.3% below the REITs industry median of 15.50. Equity Residential's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Equity Residential (LTS:0IIB), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.14 as of Jul. 31, 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 $67.19 is trading 4.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $70.03. GuruFocus considers Equity Residential to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0IIB:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 15.14 (near median its 10-year median of 15.97)
  • GF Value™: $70.03 vs. price of $67.19 (4.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.3% below the REITs median (#326 of 673)

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.
75GF Score

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