Essex Property Trust, Inc.
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the real estate sector, Essex Property Trust, Inc. focuses on REIT - Residential services and products. Essex Property Trust, Inc., an S&P 500 company, is a fully integrated real estate investment trust. With a market capitalization of $20.19B, it sits in large-cap territory. The firm acquires, develops, redevelops, and manages multifamily residential properties in selected West Coast markets.
Market Cap
$20.19B
Beta
0.71
P/E (TTM)
33.44
P/E (Fwd)
47.87
EPS (TTM)
$8.76
EPS (Fwd)
$6.12
ROE
10.6%
ROA
3.2%
Cash
$41.7M
Total Debt
$6.86B
Free CF
$983.0M
52W Change
1.9%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, ESS has $41.7M in cash with $6.86B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow comes in at $983.0M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of 10.6% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 3.2% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $1.61B to $1.89B.
Essex Property Trust, Inc. carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing ESS.