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Equity ResidentialLTS:0IIB -2.09%86 EV-to-OCF is 21.45 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 24.99. GuruFocus rates LTS:0IIB with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $72.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 936 REITs companies, Equity Residential ranks worse than 62.18% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Equity Residential's Enterprise Value is $33,600 Mil.
Equity Residential's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,566 Mil. Therefore, Equity Residential's EV-to-OCF for today is 21.45.
The historical rank and industry rank for Equity Residential's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0IIB'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19 Med: 24.99 Max: 35.86
Current: 21.45
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Equity Residential was 35.86. The lowest was 19.00. And the median was 24.99.
LTS:0IIB's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 62.18% of 936
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 18.135
vs LTS:0IIB: 21.45
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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:
Equity Residential's share price for today is $65.77.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Equity Residential EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Equity Residential EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Equity Residential's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Equity Residential's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Equity Residential's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Equity Residential's current Enterprise Value is $33,600 Mil.
Equity Residential's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $1,566 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-OCF of 21.45 as of Aug. 11, 2026. This is 14% below median its historical median of 24.99. Over the past decade, Equity Residential's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 19.00 to 35.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Equity Residential ranks #582 out of 936 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 62.2%.
Is Equity Residential's EV-to-OCF too high?
Equity Residential's current EV-to-OCF of 21.45 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 24.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.00 to a high of 35.86. The REITs industry median EV-to-OCF is 18.14. Equity Residential's value of 21.45 is 18.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Equity Residential ranks #582 out of 936 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Equity Residential has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Equity Residential's EV-to-OCF compare to AVB and ESS?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Equity Residential ranks #582 out of 936 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Equity Residential in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 18.14. Equity Residential's value of 21.45 is 18.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Equity Residential's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 19.00 to 35.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.99 vs. the industry median of 18.14, 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-OCF for a REITs company?
The median EV-to-OCF among REITs companies is 18.14, based on 936 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Equity Residential's current EV-to-OCF of 21.45 is 18.3% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 18.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Equity Residential's current EV-to-OCF is 21.45, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 24.99. 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 $72.22, compared to a current price of $65.77 — trading 8.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 21.45, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 24.99 and 18.3% above the REITs industry median of 18.14. Equity Residential's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Equity Residential (LTS:0IIB), the current EV-to-OCF is 21.45 as of Aug. 11, 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 $65.77 is trading 8.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $72.22.
GuruFocus considers Equity Residential to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0IIB:
EV-to-OCF: 21.45 (14% below median its 10-year median of 24.99)
GF Value™: $72.22 vs. price of $65.77 (8.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18.3% above the REITs median (#582 of 936)
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.
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