What is Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.'s (ELS) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (ELS) is 50/100, with a Hold signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (66), Value (19), and Momentum (57) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ 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 financial 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 50/100. 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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ELS

Hold

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. · Real Estate · United States · $13.2B · Avg Vol: $96M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

31.2x

ROE

22.9%

D/E

1.8x

Dividend %

3.2%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	1.4B	1.4B	1.4B	1.5B	1.8%	1.6B	1.5B	1.6B	3.6%
EPS	1.53	1.69	1.96	2.01	9.5%	2.07	2.11	2.25	5.7%
Shares	186.1M	186.4M	191.1M	193.8M	+4.1%	194.1M	—	—	—
Debt	3.4B	3.5B	3.2B	3.3B	-0.7%	3.3B	—	—	—
Equity	1.4B	1.4B	1.7B	1.8B	6.7%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	475.8M	548.0M	596.7M	571.1M	6.3%	588.6M	—	—	—
Inv CF	-402.1M	-324.8M	-217.8M	-277.1M	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	-174.8M	-215.7M	-384.2M	-292.5M	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)-2.3%

SMA 50SMA 200

$63.74

RSI (14)

44.2

52W High

$67.81

From 52W High

0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

10.5%85.1

ROE

22.9%94.5

GP/Assets

14.6%85.9

Op. Margin

32.1%54.6

FCF/Assets

5.8%80.8

Piotroski

659.0

Int. Cover

4.0x47.6

D/E Ratio

1.82x14.4

Current Ratio

0.14x5.0

Value

P/E (TTM)

31.2x16.6

EV/EBITDA

20.9x29.6

P/FCF

39.4x15.6

P/B

7.1x2.9

P/S

8.3x18.6

Div Yield

3.2%26.6

Momentum

52W High %

94%84.5

RS 6M

-16%39.8

SMA 50/200

1.03x70.7

EPS Rev 4W

+0.4%31.2

EPS Rev 12W

+0.2%61.6

EPS Improve

+5%48.5

Q Growth

21%60.8

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$13.2B

P/E (Forward)

29.7x

Gross Margin

53.7%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Real Estate, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of ELS are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
ELS	Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.(you)	$13.2B	50	Hold
UDR	UDR, Inc.	$14.1B	53	Hold
MAA	Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.	$15.8B	48	Hold
AMH	American Homes 4 Rent	$13.7B	57	Hold
ESS	Essex Property Trust, Inc.	$20.2B	51	Hold
SUI	Sun Communities, Inc.	$15.6B	41	Hold
EQR	Equity Residential	$24.6B	49	Hold
CPT	Camden Property Trust	$11.0B	39	Hold
AVB	AvalonBay Communities, Inc.	$27.1B	58	Hold
INVH	Invitation Homes Inc.	$18.1B	70	Buy

Peer medians: ROE 4.9% · P/E 24.9x · Gross margin 67.3%

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

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (ELS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 50/100 based on Quality (66/100), Value (19/100), and Momentum (57/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$63.74
Market Cap	$13.2B
P/E (TTM)	31.23
P/E (Forward)	29.72
Price/Book	7.13
Return on Equity	22.9%
Return on Invested Capital	10.5%
Debt/Equity	1.82x
Gross Margin	53.7%
Operating Margin	32.1%
Revenue Growth	6.4%
Dividend Yield	3.2%
Free Cash Flow	$335M

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 50/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (66), Value (19), and Momentum (57) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ 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 50/100. 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).