Equity Lifestyle Properties (BSP:E2LS34) OCF Margin %: 51.17% (As of Mar. 2026) — 25% Above Median


BSP:E2LS34 Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc BSP:E2LS34
17 GF Score
Price R$32.24
GF Value R$34.36
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Equity Lifestyle Properties OCF Margin %?

Equity Lifestyle Properties BSP:E2LS34 17 OCF Margin % is 51.17% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 40.86. GuruFocus rates BSP:E2LS34 with a GF Score™ of 17/100 and a GF Value™ of R$34.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 936 REITs companies, Equity Lifestyle Properties ranks worse than 61% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Equity Lifestyle Properties's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$1,016 Mil. Equity Lifestyle Properties's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$1,985 Mil. Therefore, Equity Lifestyle Properties's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 51.17%.

As of today, Equity Lifestyle Properties's current OCF Yield % is 4.71%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Equity Lifestyle Properties's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:E2LS34' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.61   Med: 40.86   Max: 43.46
Current: 38.53


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Equity Lifestyle Properties was 43.46%. The lowest was 34.61%. And the median was 40.86%.

BSP:E2LS34's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than
61% of 936 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 49.395 vs BSP:E2LS34: 38.53


Equity Lifestyle Properties OCF Margin % Related Terms


Equity Lifestyle Properties OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Equity Lifestyle Properties's OCF Margin % 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 Lifestyle Properties OCF Margin % Chart

Equity Lifestyle Properties Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
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Equity Lifestyle Properties 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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BSP:E2LS34 vs UDR, AMH, CPT: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Equity Lifestyle Properties's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Equity Lifestyle Properties's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Equity Lifestyle Properties's OCF Margin % falls into.


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Equity Lifestyle Properties OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Equity Lifestyle Properties's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=3116.012/7912.096
=39.38 %

Equity Lifestyle Properties's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1015.756/1984.952
=51.17 %

* 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.

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What does a OCF Margin % of 51.17% mean?
Equity Lifestyle Properties (BSP:E2LS34) has a OCF Margin % of 51.17% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Equity Lifestyle Properties and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 40.86. Over the past decade, Equity Lifestyle Properties' OCF Margin % has ranged from 34.61 to 43.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Equity Lifestyle Properties ranks #571 out of 936 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 61%.
Is Equity Lifestyle Properties' OCF Margin % too high?
Equity Lifestyle Properties' current OCF Margin % of 51.17% is 25% above median its 10-year median of 40.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.61 to a high of 43.46. The REITs industry median OCF Margin % is 49.40. Equity Lifestyle Properties' value of 51.17% is 3.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Equity Lifestyle Properties ranks #571 out of 936 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Equity Lifestyle Properties has a GF Score™ of 17/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Equity Lifestyle Properties' OCF Margin % compare to UDR and AMH?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Equity Lifestyle Properties ranks #571 out of 936 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Equity Lifestyle Properties in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 49.40. Equity Lifestyle Properties' value of 51.17% is 3.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Equity Lifestyle Properties' own OCF Margin % has ranged from 34.61 to 43.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.86 vs. the industry median of 49.40, 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 OCF Margin % for a REITs company?
The median OCF Margin % among REITs companies is 49.40, based on 936 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Equity Lifestyle Properties's current OCF Margin % of 51.17% is 3.6% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Equity Lifestyle Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median OCF Margin % is 49.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Equity Lifestyle Properties's current OCF Margin % is 51.17%, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 40.86. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Equity Lifestyle Properties (BSP:E2LS34) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$34.36, compared to a current price of R$32.24 — trading 6.2% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 51.17%, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 40.86 and 3.6% above the REITs industry median of 49.40. Equity Lifestyle Properties' overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Equity Lifestyle Properties (BSP:E2LS34), the current OCF Margin % is 51.17% as of Mar. 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 (BSP:E2LS34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Equity Lifestyle Properties stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$32.24 is trading 6.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$34.36. GuruFocus considers Equity Lifestyle Properties to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:E2LS34:

  • OCF Margin %: 51.17% (25% above median its 10-year median of 40.86)
  • GF Value™: R$34.36 vs. price of R$32.24 (6.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 17/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3.6% above the REITs median (#571 of 936)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:E2LS34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Equity Lifestyle Properties Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges ELS:USAMHV:Germany
Address Two North Riverside Plaza, Suite 800, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
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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