Equity Lifestyle Properties (MEX:ELS) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Equity Lifestyle Properties Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Equity Lifestyle Properties Forward PE Ratio 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.
Equity Lifestyle Properties Forward PE Ratio Chart
Equity Lifestyle Properties Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
28.81
36.20
Equity Lifestyle Properties Quarterly Data
2023-06
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
41.49
35.97
31.55
28.81
33.41
35.94
34.97
36.20
36.87
MEX:ELS vs AMH, UDR, CPT: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Equity Lifestyle Properties's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Equity Lifestyle Properties's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Equity Lifestyle Properties's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Equity Lifestyle Properties Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Equity Lifestyle Properties (MEX:ELS) has a Forward PE Ratio of 37.87 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Equity Lifestyle Properties and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Equity Lifestyle Properties ranks #359 out of 461 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 77.9%.
Is Equity Lifestyle Properties' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Equity Lifestyle Properties' current Forward PE Ratio is 37.87. The REITs industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.30. Equity Lifestyle Properties' value of 37.87 is 132.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Equity Lifestyle Properties ranks #359 out of 461 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Equity Lifestyle Properties has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Equity Lifestyle Properties' Forward PE Ratio compare to AMH and UDR?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Equity Lifestyle Properties ranks #359 out of 461 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Equity Lifestyle Properties in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.30. Equity Lifestyle Properties' value of 37.87 is 132.3% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a REITs company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among REITs companies is 16.30, based on 461 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Equity Lifestyle Properties's current Forward PE Ratio of 37.87 is 132.3% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Equity Lifestyle Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 16.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Equity Lifestyle Properties's current Forward PE Ratio is 37.87. 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 Forward PE Ratio of 37.87. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,442.47, compared to a current price of MXN1,332.85 — trading 7.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 37.87 and 132.3% above the REITs industry median of 16.30. Equity Lifestyle Properties' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Equity Lifestyle Properties (MEX:ELS), the current Forward PE Ratio is 37.87 as of Jul. 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 7.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,442.47.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ELS:
Forward PE Ratio: 37.87
GF Value™: MXN1,442.47 vs. price of MXN1,332.85 (7.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 132.3% above the REITs median (#359 of 461)
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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