Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc (ELS) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc stock (ELS) is currently trading at $63.07. Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc PE ratio is 31.52. Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 8.25. Analyst consensus price target for ELS is $69.74. WallStSmart rates ELS as Hold.
- ELS PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- ELS PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- ELS intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- ELS stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- ELS fair value vs current price
- ELS insider transactions and insider buying
- Is ELS undervalued or overvalued?
- Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- ELS Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- ELS analyst price target and Smart Rating
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ELS Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc (ELS)
ELS trades 175% above its Graham fair value of $23.96, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc (ELS) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, peg ratio, return on equity. Concerns around price/sales and price/book. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc (ELS) Key Strengths (6)
Growing significantly faster than its price suggests
Keeps $36 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs
Keeps $25 of every $100 in revenue as net profit
112.78% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Every $100 of equity generates $22 in profit
Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc (ELS) Areas to Watch (4)
Very expensive at 8.3x annual revenue
Very expensive at 7.1x book value
Revenue growing slowly at 0.50% annually
Earnings barely growing at 3.20%
Supporting Valuation Data
Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc (ELS) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 62/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 6 register as strengths (avg 9.7/10) while 4 fall into concern territory (avg 2.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.90) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 22.10%, Operating Margin at 36.10%, Profit Margin at 25.10%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Price/Sales, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (8.25), Price/Book (7.09) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 0.50%, EPS Growth at 3.20%, which may limit upside.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Price/Sales improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 22.10% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 0.50% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (PEG Ratio, Operating Margin) and negatives (Price/Sales, Price/Book). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
ELS Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
ELS's Price-to-Sales ratio of 8.25x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 18.46x (0th percentile). The current valuation is 70% below its historical high of 27.39x set in Feb 2007, and 0% above its historical low of 8.25x in Mar 2026.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc (ELS) · REAL ESTATE › REIT - RESIDENTIAL
The Big Picture
Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 1.5B with 50% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 25.1%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 50% YoY, reaching 1.5B. This pace significantly outperforms most REIT - RESIDENTIAL peers.
ROE of 2210.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Free cash flow is -138M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Growth sustainability: can Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc maintain 50%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 3.3%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor REIT - RESIDENTIAL industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc.
Bottom Line
Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (50% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(52 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
FREEDMAN, CONSTANCE Director | Buy | +56 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
FREEDMAN, CONSTANCE Director | Buy | +377 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 8:21:33 AM
About Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc(ELS)
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REIT - RESIDENTIAL
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