Equity Residential
EQRReal EstateNASDAQREIT - Residential · Last scanned Jul 18, 2026
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Daily timeframeEquity Residential is committed to creating communities where people thrive. The $26.66B market capitalization puts EQR squarely in large-cap range for its industry. The Company, a member of the S&P 500, owns and manages 312 rental properties consisting of 85,211 apartment units in dynamic metro areas across the U.S.
Market Cap
$26.66B
Beta
0.75
P/E (TTM)
28.05
P/E (Fwd)
44.07
EPS (TTM)
$2.46
EPS (Fwd)
$1.57
ROE
8.7%
ROA
2.7%
Cash
$34.7M
Total Debt
$8.64B
Free CF
$1.42B
52W Change
2.7%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, EQR has $34.7M in cash with $8.64B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow comes in at $1.42B, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at 8.7%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 2.7% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $2.74B to $3.09B.
Equity Residential carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing EQR's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.