Equity Lifestyle Properties (BSP:E2LS34) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.07 (As of Mar. 2026) — 93% Below Median

What is Equity Lifestyle Properties Dividend Payout Ratio?

Equity Lifestyle Properties BSP:E2LS34 17 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.07 as of Mar. 2026, which is 93% below its 10-year median of 1.02. 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 718 REITs companies, Equity Lifestyle Properties ranks worse than 58.08% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Equity Lifestyle Properties's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.07.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc is 1.07, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Equity Lifestyle Properties's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:E2LS34' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 1.02 Max: 1.1
Current: 0.07

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Equity Lifestyle Properties was 1.10. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 1.02.

BSP:E2LS34's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
58.08% of 718 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs BSP:E2LS34: 0.07

As of today (2026-06-25), the Dividend Yield % of Equity Lifestyle Properties is 2.43%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Equity Lifestyle Properties was 3.45%. The lowest was 1.59%. And the median was 2.23%.

Equity Lifestyle Properties's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$0.19.

During the past 12 months, Equity Lifestyle Properties's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Equity Lifestyle Properties was 126.00% per year. The lowest was -69.20% per year. And the median was 11.10% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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Equity Lifestyle Properties (BSP:E2LS34) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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Equity Lifestyle Properties Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Equity Lifestyle Properties's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Equity Lifestyle Properties Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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BSP:E2LS34 vs UDR, AMH, CPT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Equity Lifestyle Properties's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Equity Lifestyle Properties's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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Equity Lifestyle Properties Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Equity Lifestyle Properties's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.796	/	10.661
	=	0.07

Equity Lifestyle Properties's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.19	/	2.902
	=	0.07

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.07 mean?

Equity Lifestyle Properties (BSP:E2LS34) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.07 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Equity Lifestyle Properties and its competitors. This is 93% below median its historical median of 1.02. Over the past decade, Equity Lifestyle Properties' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 1.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Equity Lifestyle Properties ranks #417 out of 718 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 58.1%.

Is Equity Lifestyle Properties' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Equity Lifestyle Properties' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.07 is 93% below median its 10-year median of 1.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 1.10. The REITs industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. Equity Lifestyle Properties' value of 0.07 is 92.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Equity Lifestyle Properties ranks #417 out of 718 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' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to UDR and AMH?

According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Equity Lifestyle Properties ranks #417 out of 718 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Equity Lifestyle Properties in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. Equity Lifestyle Properties' value of 0.07 is 92.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Equity Lifestyle Properties' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 1.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.02 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Equity Lifestyle Properties 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a REITs company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among REITs companies is 0.99, based on 718 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Equity Lifestyle Properties's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.07 is 92.9% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Equity Lifestyle Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Equity Lifestyle Properties's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.07, which is 93% below median its own 10-year median of 1.02. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.07, which is 93% below median its 10-year median of 1.02 and 92.9% below the REITs industry median of 0.99. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Equity Lifestyle Properties (BSP:E2LS34), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.07 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:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.07 (93% below median its 10-year median of 1.02)
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: 92.9% below the REITs median (#417 of 718)

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 Estate REITs

Comparable Companies UDR AMH CPT MAA SUI INVH ESS JAN MRP IRT AVB EQR DFM:DUBAIRESI TSX:CAR.UN XPAR:ALTA TSE:3269 TSX:BEI.UN TSE:3226 VRE FRA:WY4

Other Exchanges ELS:USA MHV:Germany

Address Two North Riverside Plaza, Suite 800, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606

Website https://www.equitylifestyleproperties.com

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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