Equity Residential (EQR) — Stock Score Summary

Equity Residential (EQR) has a MoatMap StockRank of 66/100 based on Quality (60/100), Value (31/100), and Momentum (59/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Equity Residential is a high-quality US apartment REIT, but it lacks an asymmetric macro tailwind over the next 18 months. High interest rates and elevated supply additions in key markets limit rent growth, making it a defensive bond-proxy rather than a high-conviction compounder.

Equity Residential is a REIT focused on acquiring, developing, and managing high-quality apartment properties in supply-constrained, high-barrier-to-entry coastal and urban markets. It benefits from a portfolio concentrated in desirable, high-growth urban core markets with limited new construction, ensuring strong demand and rental growth. The company is a premier multifamily REIT, strategically positioned in gateway cities to capitalize on demographic shifts and sustained demand for urban living.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$67.79
Market Cap$25.6B
P/E (TTM)27.16
P/E (Forward)41.86
Price/Book2.39
Return on Equity8.7%
Return on Invested Capital7.5%
Debt/Equity78.42
Gross Margin62.8%
Operating Margin27.4%
Revenue Growth2.5%
Dividend Yield4.1%
Free Cash Flow$1.4B

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Equity Residential’s (EQR) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Equity Residential (EQR) is 66/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (60), Value (31), and Momentum (59) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Equity Residential have an economic moat?
Equity Residential (EQR) has a Quality factor score of 60/100. 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 Residential a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Equity Residential (EQR) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 66/100. 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 Residential in?
Equity Residential (EQR) operates in the Real Estate sector, specifically the REIT - Residential industry (United States).