Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the real estate sector, Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. focuses on REIT - Residential services and products. Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. With a market capitalization of $12.38B, it sits in large-cap territory. is a self-administered, self-managed real estate investment trust.
Market Cap
$12.38B
Beta
0.70
P/E (TTM)
30.89
P/E (Fwd)
28.46
EPS (TTM)
$2.00
EPS (Fwd)
$2.17
ROE
21.9%
ROA
5.8%
Cash
$19.0M
Total Debt
$3.29B
Free CF
$479.2M
52W Change
-2.6%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, ELS has $19.0M in cash with $3.29B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company generates $479.2M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 21.9%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 5.8% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $1.37B (2022) to $1.45B (2025).
Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing ELS's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.