ESRT (Empire State Realty Trust) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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ESRT Empire State Realty Trust Inc ESRT
60 GF Score
Price $5.75
GF Value $8.84
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Empire State Realty Trust Profitability Rank?

Empire State Realty Trust ESRT +2.50% 60 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 7.00. 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 Profitability Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Empire State Realty Trust's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.87%. As of today, Empire State Realty Trust's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


Empire State Realty Trust Profitability Rank Related Terms


ESRT vs JBGS, CTO, SAFE: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, Empire State Realty Trust's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability 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 Profitability Rank vs REITs Industry

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

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


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Empire State Realty Trust Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Empire State Realty Trust has the Profitability Rank of 7.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Empire State Realty Trust's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=28.101 / 188.969
=14.87 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Empire State Realty Trust has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Good Sign:

Empire State Realty Trust Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Empire State Realty Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Empire State Realty Trust's Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00.
Is Empire State Realty Trust's Profitability Rank too high?
Empire State Realty Trust's current Profitability Rank of 7 is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 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 Profitability Rank compare to JBGS and CTO?
Empire State Realty Trust's Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. Historically, Empire State Realty Trust's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 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 Profitability Rank for a REITs company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the REITs industry context. However, Profitability 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Empire State Realty Trust and its competitors. Empire State Realty Trust's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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 $5.75 — trading 35% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. 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 Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT), the current Profitability Rank is 7 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 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 $5.75 is trading 35% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.84. GuruFocus considers Empire State Realty Trust to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ESRT:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (near median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $8.84 vs. price of $5.75 (35% 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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