ESS - Essex Property Trust, Inc Stock Analysis
Essex Property Trust, Inc (ESS) is a publicly traded company listed on the NYSE. It operates in the REIT - Residential industry, part of the broader Real Estate sector. The company has a market capitalization of 17.42B, generates annual revenue of 1.89B, and reports net income of 669.67M. As of the latest data, the stock is trading at 261.41 USD.
From a valuation and risk perspective, the stock presents the following profile: The stock is moderately valued and aligns with market expectations for established companies. The PEG ratio is below 1, which may indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its growth potential. The company uses a significant amount of debt to finance its operations, which can boost returns but adds financial risk. The stock provides a high dividend yield (4.04%), which could indicate strong income potential — or possible risk. This stock tends to be less volatile than the overall market, often preferred by conservative investors.
Analyst recommendation stands at Hold (3.23), indicating current market sentiment. Institutional ownership is reported at 103.36%, reflecting confidence from large investors. Over the last 12 months, the stock has shown a performance of -10.35%, trading within a 52-week range of 243.25 - 316.29.
ESS - Essex Property Trust, Inc
261.41
Analyst Consensus
Hold 3.23
ESS – Analyst Rating Summary
- Strong Buy: 1
- Buy: 8
- Hold: 20
- Sell: 1
- Strong Sell: 1
- Total Analysts: 31
| Index: | S&P 500 | P/E: | 25.14 | EPS (ttm): | 10.40 | Insider Own: | 0.87% | Shs Outstand: | 64.44M | Perf Week: | 3.50% |
| Market Cap: | 17.42B | Forward P/E: | 40.72 | EPS next Y: | 6.42 | Insider Trans: | 0.00% | Shs Float: | 63.84M | Perf Month: | 4.53% |
| Income(ttm): | 669.67M | PEG: | - | EPS next Q: | 1.50 | Inst Own: | 103.36% | Short Float: | 2.28% | Perf Quarter: | 0.48% |
| Revenue(ttm): | 1.89B | P/S: | 9.23 | EPS this Y: | -42.91% | Inst Trans: | 1.55% | Short Ratio: | 2.74 | Perf Half Y: | 2.92% |
| Book/sh: | 85.99 | P/B: | 3.04 | EPS next Y: | 8.12% | ROA: | 5.13% | Short Interest: | 1.45M | Perf Year: | -10.35% |
| Cash/sh: | 1.28 | P/C: | 203.58 | EPS next 5Y: | -12.03% | ROE: | 12.09% | 52W Range: | 243.25 - 316.29 | Perf YTD: | -0.10% |
| Dividend Est.: | 10.57 (4.04%) | P/FCF: | 16.33 | EPS past 3/5Y: | 18.35% 3.69% | ROIC: | 5.65% | 52W High: | 316.29 -17.35% | Beta: | 0.73 |
| Dividend TTM: | 10.28 (3.93%) | Quick Ratio: | 0.37 | Sales past 3/5Y: | 5.51% 4.76% | Gross Margin: | 36.40% | 52W Low: | 243.25 7.47% | Perf 5Y: | -3.75% |
| Dividend Ex-Date: | Jan 02, 2026 | Current Ratio: | 2.30 | EPS Y/Y TTM: | -9.89% | Oper. Margin: | 32.85% | RSI (14): | 58.89 | Volatility: | 2.23% 2.00% |
| Employees: | 1715 | Debt/Eq: | 1.24 | Sales Y/Y TTM: | 6.36% | Profit Margin: | 35.48% | Recom: | 2.68 | Target Price: | 280.59 |
| Option/Short: | Yes / Yes | LT Debt/Eq: | 1.14 | EPS Q/Q: | -68.76% | Payout: | 98.86% | Rel Volume: | 0.97 | Prev Close: | 262.51 |
| Sales Surprise: | 0.82% | EPS Surprise: | -14.05% | Sales Q/Q: | 5.54% | Earnings: | Feb 04 AMC | Avg Volume: | 531.19K | Price: | 261.41 |
| SMA20: | 2.97% | SMA50: | 2.11% | SMA200: | -2.13% | Undervalued: 7.34% | Volume: | 514,215 | Change: | -0.42% | |
Graham Classic formula value: -145.31
(P/E=8 * 1g) Min value: -37.64
(current P/E * 2g) Max value: 10.09
Average value: -57.62
About Essex Property Trust, Inc
Essex Property Trust, Inc. operates as a real estate investment trust. It engages in the ownership, operation, management, acquisition, development, and re-development of predominantly apartment communities. The company was founded by George M. Marcus in 1971 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.
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