Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (ELS) — Stock Score Summary

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (ELS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 55/100 based on Quality (66/100), Value (23/100), and Momentum (51/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Equity LifeStyle Properties is a high-quality manufactured housing REIT with a solid moat. However, it lacks direct alignment with our active 18-month macro themes and is highly sensitive to interest rate regimes.

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. is a leading real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the ownership and operation of manufactured home communities, recreational vehicle (RV) resorts, and marinas. The company benefits from high barriers to entry in these niche real estate segments and generates stable, recurring revenue from long-term leases and memberships. Its diversified portfolio caters to an aging demographic and provides a resilient income stream through its unique property offerings.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$61.82
Market Cap$12.5B
P/E (TTM)30.91
P/E (Forward)28.53
Price/Book6.81
Return on Equity21.9%
Return on Invested Capital10.5%
Debt/Equity180.77
Gross Margin53.3%
Operating Margin36.9%
Revenue Growth1.2%
Dividend Yield3.5%
Free Cash Flow$479M

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. operates in the REIT - Residential industry, part of the Real Estate sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.’s (ELS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (ELS) is 55/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (66), Value (23), and Momentum (51) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. have an economic moat?
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (ELS) has a Quality factor score of 66/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (ELS) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 55/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. in?
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (ELS) operates in the Real Estate sector, specifically the REIT - Residential industry (United States).
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