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Essex Property Trust Inc. (ESS) Stock

Essex Property Trust Inc. Stock Details, Movements and Public Alerts

Stock Details

Essex Property Trust Inc. (ESS), a prominent company in the real estate & construction sector within the real estate investment trusts industry, is based in USA and primarily trades on the NYSE.Currently, the stock is trading at $287.46. Over the past 52 weeks, it has ranged between $241.65 and $310.81. This places the current price at 92.5% of its 52-week high and 19.0% above its 52-week low. Recent trading volume was recorded at 328,096. The International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) for this stock is US2971781057.

Market Cap

$19.71B

52-Week High

$310.81

-7.51% from high

52-Week Low

$241.65

+18.96% from low

Avg Daily Volume

328,096

Fundamentals

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio (TTM)

27.31

Above market average

Forward P/E

54.95

Earnings expected to decline

PEG Ratio

7.44

Potentially overvalued

Price to Book

3.30

EV/EBITDA

15.86

EPS (TTM)

$10.45

Price to Sales

10.59

Beta

0.80

Less volatile than market

How is ESS valued relative to its earnings and growth?
Essex Property Trust Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 27.31, which is above the market average of approximately 20. This premium valuation suggests investors expect above-average growth or the company has competitive advantages justifying the higher multiple. Looking ahead, the forward P/E of 54.95 is higher than the current P/E, indicating analysts expect earnings to decline over the next year. The PEG ratio of 7.44 indicates a premium valuation even accounting for growth.
What is ESS's risk profile compared to the market?
With a beta of 0.80, Essex Property Trust Inc. is less volatile than the overall market. This means when the market moves up or down by 10%, this stock typically moves less than 10% in the same direction. Lower beta stocks are often preferred by conservative investors seeking stability. The price-to-book ratio of 3.30 shows investors value the company above its book value, which often reflects intangible assets or growth prospects.

Performance & Growth

Profit Margin

36.10%

Operating Margin

33.30%

Return on Equity

12.80%

Return on Assets

2.83%

Revenue Growth (YoY)

8.80%

Earnings Growth (YoY)

-25.70%

How profitable and efficient is ESS's business model?
Essex Property Trust Inc. achieves a profit margin of 36.10%, meaning it retains $36.10 from every $100 in revenue after all expenses. This is an impressive margin, indicating strong pricing power and efficient cost management that allows the company to generate substantial profits. The operating margin of 33.30% reveals how efficiently the company runs its core business operations before interest and taxes. With ROE at 12.80% and ROA at 2.83%, the company achieves moderate returns on invested capital.
What are ESS's recent growth trends?
Essex Property Trust Inc.'s revenue grew by 8.80% year-over-year, showing steady progress in growing the business. This positive trajectory indicates the company maintains competitive positioning in its markets. Earnings decreased by 25.70% year-over-year, reflecting the bottom-line impact of business performance. These growth metrics should be evaluated against REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS industry averages for proper context.

Dividend Information

Dividend Per Share

$9.92

Dividend Yield

3.60%

Ex-Dividend Date

6/30/2025

Dividend Date

7/15/2025

What dividend income can investors expect from ESS?
Essex Property Trust Inc. offers a dividend yield of 3.60%, paying $9.92 per share annually. This above-average yield of 2-4% provides meaningful income while still allowing the company to reinvest for growth. It compares favorably to the S&P 500 average and offers competitive returns versus bonds in the current rate environment. To receive the next dividend, shares must be purchased before the ex-dividend date of 6/30/2025.
How reliable is ESS's dividend for long-term investors?
The dividend sustainability can be assessed through the payout ratio - Essex Property Trust Inc. pays $9.92 per share in dividends against earnings of $10.45 per share, resulting in a payout ratio of 94.93%. This very high payout exceeding 90% raises sustainability concerns, as nearly all earnings go to dividends. Any earnings decline could force a dividend cut. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 7/15/2025.

Company Size & Market

Shares Outstanding

64.39M

Book Value/Share

$86.55

Asset Type

Common Stock

What is ESS's market capitalization and position?
Essex Property Trust Inc. has a market capitalization of $19.71B, classifying it as a large-cap stock ($10B-$200B). Large-caps are typically industry leaders with established business models, offering a balance of stability and growth potential. They often provide dividend income and are core holdings in institutional portfolios. With 64.39M shares outstanding, the company's ownership is relatively concentrated. As a participant in the REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS industry, it competes with other firms in this sector.
How does ESS's price compare to its book value?
Essex Property Trust Inc.'s book value per share is $86.55, while the current stock price is $287.46, resulting in a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 3.32. This high P/B ratio indicates significant intangible assets, strong brand value, or high growth expectations. Technology and consumer brand companies often trade at elevated P/B ratios due to intellectual property and competitive advantages not reflected on the balance sheet. As a common stock, this represents equity ownership with voting rights.

Analyst Ratings

Analyst Target Price

$310.54

8.03% upside potential

Analyst Recommendations

Strong Buy

6

Buy

3

Hold

16

Sell

1

Strong Sell

1

How reliable are analyst predictions for ESS?
27 analysts cover ESS with 33% recommending buy/strong buy ratings. Analyst predictions have mixed reliability - studies show consensus rarely beats market returns consistently. The mixed views reflect uncertainty about the outlook. The consensus target of $310.54 implies 8.0% upside, but targets are often adjusted to follow price moves rather than predict them.
What is the Wall Street consensus on ESS?
Current analyst recommendations:6 Strong Buy, 3 Buy, 16 Hold, 1 Sell, 1 Strong Sell. The neutral stance suggests uncertainty or fair valuation at current levels.Remember that analyst opinions often lag price movements and can be influenced by investment banking relationships.

Fundamentals last updated: Jul 1, 2025, 03:36 AM

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