ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Equity Lifestyle Properties's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.34%.
As of today (2026-06-25), Equity Lifestyle Properties's WACC % is 6.69%. Equity Lifestyle Properties's ROC % is 7.70% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Equity Lifestyle Properties generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.
ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.
There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.
Why is ROC % important?
Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.
As of today, Equity Lifestyle Properties's WACC % is 6.69%. Equity Lifestyle Properties's ROC % is 7.70% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Equity Lifestyle Properties generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.
Be Aware
Like ROE % and ROA %, ROC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
* 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.
Note:
The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.
The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.
* 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 (BSP:E2LS34) has a ROC % of 8.34% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Equity Lifestyle Properties and its competitors.
Is Equity Lifestyle Properties' ROC % too high?
Equity Lifestyle Properties' current ROC % is 8.34%. The REITs industry median ROC % is 3.74. Equity Lifestyle Properties' value of 8.34% is 123% above this industry median. 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' ROC % compare to UDR and AMH?
Equity Lifestyle Properties' ROC % of 8.34% can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. The industry median ROC % is 3.74. Equity Lifestyle Properties' value of 8.34% is 123% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC % for a REITs company?
The median ROC % among REITs companies is 3.74, based on 750 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Equity Lifestyle Properties's current ROC % of 8.34% is 123% 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 ROC % mean?
A high ROC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Equity Lifestyle Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median ROC % is 3.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Equity Lifestyle Properties's current ROC % is 8.34%. 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 ROC % is 8.34% and 123% above the REITs industry median of 3.74. 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 ROC % calculated?
ROC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Equity Lifestyle Properties (BSP:E2LS34), the current ROC % is 8.34% 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:
ROC %: 8.34%
GF Value™: R$34.36 vs. price of R$32.24 (6.2% below fair value)
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 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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