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The historical rank and industry rank for Equity Lifestyle Properties's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:ELS'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.97 Med: 30.21 Max: 40.07
Current: 26.78
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Equity Lifestyle Properties was 40.07. The lowest was 24.97. And the median was 30.21.
MEX:ELS's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 74.15% of 936
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 18.135
vs MEX:ELS: 26.78
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 Lifestyle Properties's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Equity Lifestyle Properties's share price for today is MXN1332.85.
Equity Lifestyle Properties'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 MXN37.277.
* 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 Lifestyle Properties EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Equity Lifestyle Properties EV-to-OCF Historical Data
* 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 Lifestyle Properties'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 Lifestyle Properties EV-to-OCF vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Equity Lifestyle Properties's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Equity Lifestyle Properties's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Equity Lifestyle Properties's current Enterprise Value is MXN270,208 Mil.
Equity Lifestyle Properties'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 MXN10,572 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 (MEX:ELS) has a EV-to-OCF of 25.56 as of Aug. 12, 2026. This is 15% below median its historical median of 30.21. Over the past decade, Equity Lifestyle Properties' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 24.97 to 40.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Equity Lifestyle Properties ranks #694 out of 936 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 74.1%.
Is Equity Lifestyle Properties' EV-to-OCF too high?
Equity Lifestyle Properties' current EV-to-OCF of 25.56 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 30.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.97 to a high of 40.07. The REITs industry median EV-to-OCF is 18.14. Equity Lifestyle Properties' value of 25.56 is 40.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Equity Lifestyle Properties ranks #694 out of 936 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Equity Lifestyle Properties has a GF Score™ of 91/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Equity Lifestyle Properties' EV-to-OCF compare to UDR and AMH?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Equity Lifestyle Properties ranks #694 out of 936 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Equity Lifestyle Properties in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 18.14. Equity Lifestyle Properties' value of 25.56 is 40.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Equity Lifestyle Properties' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 24.97 to 40.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.21 vs. the industry median of 18.14, 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-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 Lifestyle Properties's current EV-to-OCF of 25.56 is 40.9% 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 Lifestyle Properties's current EV-to-OCF is 25.56, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 30.21. 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-OCF of 25.56. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,410.26, compared to a current price of MXN1,332.85 — trading 5.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 25.56, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 30.21 and 40.9% above the REITs industry median of 18.14. Equity Lifestyle Properties' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 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 Lifestyle Properties (MEX:ELS), the current EV-to-OCF is 25.56 as of Aug. 12, 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 5.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,410.26.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ELS:
EV-to-OCF: 25.56 (15% below median its 10-year median of 30.21)
GF Value™: MXN1,410.26 vs. price of MXN1,332.85 (5.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.9% above the REITs median (#694 of 936)
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 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.
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