EQR Equity Residential PE ratio, current and historical analysis

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Relative Growth: Rel. Growth: 69
Relative Strength: Rel. Strength: 26
Relative Valuation: Rel. Valuation: 62
Relative Profitability: Rel. Profitability: 78

As of Nov 5, 2025, the Equity Residential stock's PE ratio is 19.53. This takes into account the latest EPS of $3.06 and stock price of $59.77. The PE ratio marks a decrease of 22% from its last 4 quarters average of 24.9.

EQR PE ratio history

How has EQR's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of Equity Residential has averaged 27.68 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 19.53 is 29% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, EQR's PE ratio peaked in the Mar 2019 quarter at 50.55, when the price was $75.32 and the EPS was $1.49. The lowest point was in the Dec 2016 quarter, when it reached 5.48 with a price of $64.36 and an EPS of $11.75.

Today
19.53
Average
27.68
Median
27.66
Minimum
5.48
Maximum
50.55

Equity Residential PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 609.49% in 2017

Maximum annual decrease: -84.08% in 2016

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 26.29 -5.43% $71.76 $2.73
2023 27.8 -2.93% $61.16 $2.2
2022 28.64 12.67% $59 $2.06
2021 25.42 5.04% $90.5 $3.56
2020 24.2 -21.94% $59.28 $2.45
2019 31 -16.4% $80.92 $2.61
2018 37.08 -4.63% $66.01 $1.78
2017 38.88 609.49% $63.77 $1.64
2016 5.48 -84.08% $64.36 $11.75
2015 34.43 -16.61% $81.59 $2.37
2014 41.29 310.85% $71.84 $1.74
2013 10.05 -51.59% $51.87 $5.16
2012 20.76 8.46% $56.67 $2.73
2011 19.14 -65% $57.03 $2.98
2010 54.68 105.56% $51.95 $0.95

Equity Residential PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Sep 2025 21.15 -16% $64.73 $3.06
Jun 2025 25.18 -7.12% $67.49 $2.68
Mar 2025 27.11 3.12% $71.58 $2.64
Dec 2024 26.29 -13.49% $71.76 $2.73
Sep 2024 30.39 10.43% $74.46 $2.45
Jun 2024 27.52 5.52% $69.34 $2.52
Mar 2024 26.08 -6.19% $63.11 $2.42
Dec 2023 27.8 -14.78% $61.16 $2.2
Sep 2023 32.62 9.28% $58.71 $1.8
Jun 2023 29.85 20.9% $65.97 $2.21
Mar 2023 24.69 -13.79% $60 $2.43
Dec 2022 28.64 29.95% $59 $2.06
Sep 2022 22.04 1.94% $67.22 $3.05
Jun 2022 21.62 -13.69% $72.22 $3.34
Mar 2022 25.05 -1.46% $89.92 $3.59

EQR Price vs fair value

How does EQR's price compare to its estimated fair value based on its growth

EQR average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of EQR for the past years

EQR's current PE ratio is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
27.28
5-year avg
27.76
10-year avg
27.68
15-year avg
27.62

PE comparison

Equity Residential's price to earnings (P/E) of 19.53 is lower than the Real Estate sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Real Estate sector average of 24.31, Equity Residential's price to earnings (P/E) is 20% lower.

EQR PE vs peers

What is EQR's PE ratio compared to its peers

In comparison to its peer KIM, EQR's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than STWD's and KRC's.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
KRC Kilroy Realty Corp 15.51 $5.03B
STWD Starwood Property Trust Inc 17.1 $6.78B
EQR Equity Residential 19.53 $22.74B
KIM Kimco Realty Corp 24.61 $13.84B
PDM Piedmont Office Realty Trust Inc N/A $1.02B

Frequently asked questions

What is Equity Residential's PE ratio?

EQR's price to earnings ratio is 19.53 as of Nov 5, 2025.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Equity Residential (EQR)?

As an average over the last 3 years, EQR stock has a PE ratio of 27.28.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Equity Residential (EQR)?

As an average over the last 5 years, EQR stock has a PE ratio of 27.76.

What is the highest PE ratio for EQR?

Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 50.55 in the Mar 2019 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for EQR compare to its historical average?

EQR's price to earnings ratio is currently 29% below its 10-year historical average.

How is EQR's PE ratio calculated (Equity Residential PE ratio formula)?

To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Nov 5, 2025), Equity Residential's share price is $59.77. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2025 is $3.06. Therefore, Equity Residential's PE ratio for today is 19.53. PE RATIO(19.53) = STOCK PRICE($59.77) / TTM EPS($3.06)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.