Equity Residential (LTS:0IIB) FCF Yield %: 4.94 (As of Jun. 27, 2026) — 10% Above Median


LTS:0IIB Equity Residential LTS:0IIB
75 GF Score
Price $67.73
GF Value $69.44
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Equity Residential FCF Yield %?

Equity Residential LTS:0IIB +1.00% 75 FCF Yield % is 4.94 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 4.50. GuruFocus rates LTS:0IIB with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $69.44 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 942 REITs companies, Equity Residential ranks worse than 56.26% on this metric.

FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, Equity Residential's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is $1,266 Mil, and Market Cap is $25,623 Mil. Therefore, Equity Residential's FCF Yield % for today is 4.94%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Equity Residential's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

LTS:0IIB' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.04   Med: 4.5   Max: 6.75
Current: 4.94


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Equity Residential was 6.75%. The lowest was 3.04%. And the median was 4.50%.

LTS:0IIB's FCF Yield % is ranked worse than
56.26% of 942 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 5.9 vs LTS:0IIB: 4.94

Equity Residential's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 42.91%.


Equity Residential FCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.


Equity Residential FCF Yield % Related Terms


Equity Residential FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Equity Residential's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % Chart

Equity Residential Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Yield %
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Equity Residential Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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LTS:0IIB vs AVB, ESS, INVH: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Equity Residential's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Equity Residential's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Equity Residential's FCF Yield % falls into.


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Equity Residential FCF Yield % Calculation

FCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

Equity Residential's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=1289.704 / 23900.00756
=5.40%

Equity Residential's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=334.624 * 4 / 22083.3445
=6.06%

* 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 FCF Yield % →
What does a FCF Yield % of 4.94 mean?
Equity Residential (LTS:0IIB) has a FCF Yield % of 4.94 as of Jun. 27, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Equity Residential and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 4.50. Over the past decade, Equity Residential's FCF Yield % has ranged from 3.04 to 6.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Equity Residential ranks #530 out of 942 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 56.3%.
Is Equity Residential's FCF Yield % too high?
Equity Residential's current FCF Yield % of 4.94 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 4.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.04 to a high of 6.75. The REITs industry median FCF Yield % is 5.90. Equity Residential's value of 4.94 is 16.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Equity Residential ranks #530 out of 942 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 FCF Yield % compare to AVB and ESS?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Equity Residential ranks #530 out of 942 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Equity Residential in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 5.90. Equity Residential's value of 4.94 is 16.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Equity Residential's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 3.04 to 6.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.50 vs. the industry median of 5.90, 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 FCF Yield % for a REITs company?
The median FCF Yield % among REITs companies is 5.90, based on 942 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Equity Residential's current FCF Yield % of 4.94 is 16.3% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Equity Residential and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median FCF Yield % is 5.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Equity Residential's current FCF Yield % is 4.94, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 4.50. 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 $69.44, compared to a current price of $67.73 — trading 2.5% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 4.94, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 4.50 and 16.3% below the REITs industry median of 5.90. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Equity Residential (LTS:0IIB), the current FCF Yield % is 4.94 as of Jun. 27, 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 $67.73 is trading 2.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $69.44. GuruFocus considers Equity Residential to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0IIB:

  • FCF Yield %: 4.94 (10% above median its 10-year median of 4.50)
  • GF Value™: $69.44 vs. price of $67.73 (2.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16.3% below the REITs median (#530 of 942)

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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.
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