Equity Lifestyle Properties (MEX:ELS) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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MEX:ELS Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc MEX:ELS
88 GF Score
Price MXN1,332.85
GF Value MXN1,397.35
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Equity Lifestyle Properties Financial Strength?

Equity Lifestyle Properties MEX:ELS 88 Financial Strength is 4 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates MEX:ELS with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,397.35. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Equity Lifestyle Properties has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Equity Lifestyle Properties's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.55. Equity Lifestyle Properties's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.12. As of today, Equity Lifestyle Properties's Altman Z-Score is 2.26.


Equity Lifestyle Properties  (MEX:ELS) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Equity Lifestyle Properties has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


Equity Lifestyle Properties Financial Strength Related Terms


MEX:ELS vs UDR, AMH, CPT: Financial Strength Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Equity Lifestyle Properties's Financial Strength falls into.


MEX:ELS
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Equity Lifestyle Properties Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Equity Lifestyle Properties's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN-590 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN2,092 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN55,579 Mil.

Equity Lifestyle Properties's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*2092.257/-590.195
=3.55

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Equity Lifestyle Properties's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(2224.747 + 55579.27) / 27250.172
=2.12

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Equity Lifestyle Properties has a Z-score of 2.26, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Equity Lifestyle Properties is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 2.26 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 4 mean?
Equity Lifestyle Properties (MEX:ELS) has a Financial Strength of 4 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Equity Lifestyle Properties and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Equity Lifestyle Properties' Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 4.00.
Is Equity Lifestyle Properties' Financial Strength too high?
Equity Lifestyle Properties' current Financial Strength of 4 is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 4.00. Overall, Equity Lifestyle Properties has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Equity Lifestyle Properties' Financial Strength compare to UDR and AMH?
Equity Lifestyle Properties' Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. Historically, Equity Lifestyle Properties' own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 4.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a REITs company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the REITs industry context. However, Financial Strength should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Equity Lifestyle Properties and its competitors. Equity Lifestyle Properties's current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.00. 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 Financial Strength of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,397.35, compared to a current price of MXN1,332.85 — trading 4.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Equity Lifestyle Properties' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Equity Lifestyle Properties (MEX:ELS), the current Financial Strength is 4 as of Jun. 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 4.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,397.35.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ELS:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (near median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: MXN1,397.35 vs. price of MXN1,332.85 (4.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 2 warning signs

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 Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
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.
88GF Score

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