ESRT (Empire State Realty Trust) Growth Rank: 2 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 50% Below Median

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ESRT Empire State Realty Trust Inc ESRT
60 GF Score
Price $5.77
GF Value $8.84
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Empire State Realty Trust Growth Rank?

Empire State Realty Trust ESRT +0.35% 60 Growth Rank is 2 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates ESRT with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Empire State Realty Trust has the Growth Rank of 2.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

Empire State Realty Trust Growth Rank Related Terms

ESRT vs JBGS, CTO, SAFE: Growth Rank Comparison

For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, Empire State Realty Trust's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth Rank 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.

Empire State Realty Trust Growth Rank vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Empire State Realty Trust's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Empire State Realty Trust's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 2 mean?
Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) has a Growth Rank of 2 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Empire State Realty Trust and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Empire State Realty Trust's Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 8.00.
Is Empire State Realty Trust's Growth Rank too high?
Empire State Realty Trust's current Growth Rank of 2 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Empire State Realty Trust has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Empire State Realty Trust's Growth Rank compare to JBGS and CTO?
Empire State Realty Trust's Growth Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. Historically, Empire State Realty Trust's own Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 8.00 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 Growth Rank for a REITs company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the REITs industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Empire State Realty Trust and its competitors. Empire State Realty Trust's current Growth Rank is 2, which is 50% below 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 Empire State Realty Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.84, compared to a current price of $5.77 — trading 34.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 2, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Empire State Realty Trust's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT), the current Growth Rank is 2 as of Jul. 19, 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 Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empire State Realty Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.77 is trading 34.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.84. GuruFocus considers Empire State Realty Trust to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ESRT:

  • Growth Rank: 2 (50% below median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $8.84 vs. price of $5.77 (34.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Empire State Realty Trust Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges ES9:Germany
Address 111 West 33rd Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10120
Empire State Realty Trust Inc is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and operates office, retail, and multifamily properties located in New York City, prominently in Manhattan. Its portfolio includes office and retail space as well as residential units. The company's objective is to maximize cash flow and total returns to its shareholders and to increase the value of the properties. Its reportable segments consist of a real estate segment and an Observatory segment. The majority of revenue is derived from the Real Estate segment, which includes all activities related to the ownership, management, operation, acquisition, redevelopment, repositioning and disposition of its traditional real estate assets.
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