ESS Essex Property Trust PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Apr 1, 2025, the ESS stock has a PE ratio of 26.45. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $11.55 and the stock price of $305.51 per share. A decrease of 14% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 30.7 of the last four quarters.
ESS PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Essex Property Trust over the last ten years is 41.31. The current 26.45 P/E ratio is 36% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, ESS's PE ratio peaked in the Sep 2015 quarter at 76.25, with a price of $223.42 and an EPS of $2.93. The Sep 2020 quarter marked the lowest point at 21.97, with a price of $200.79 and an EPS of $9.14.
Essex Property Trust PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 260.53% in 2010
Maximum annual decrease: -62.16% in 2012
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.71 | -37.01% | $285.44 | $11.55 |
| 2023 | 39.23 | 16.07% | $247.94 | $6.32 |
| 2022 | 33.8 | -27.93% | $211.92 | $6.27 |
| 2021 | 46.9 | 71.67% | $352.23 | $7.51 |
| 2020 | 27.32 | -39.44% | $237.42 | $8.69 |
| 2019 | 45.11 | 8.72% | $300.86 | $6.67 |
| 2018 | 41.49 | 13.11% | $245.21 | $5.91 |
| 2017 | 36.68 | -0.92% | $241.37 | $6.58 |
| 2016 | 37.02 | -45.88% | $232.5 | $6.28 |
| 2015 | 68.4 | -31.47% | $239.41 | $3.5 |
| 2014 | 99.81 | 181.71% | $206.6 | $2.07 |
| 2013 | 35.43 | -17.37% | $143.51 | $4.05 |
| 2012 | 42.88 | -62.16% | $146.65 | $3.42 |
| 2011 | 113.31 | 13.1% | $140.51 | $1.24 |
| 2010 | 100.19 | 260.53% | $114.22 | $1.14 |
Essex Property Trust PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 24.71 | -28.4% | $285.44 | $11.55 |
| Sep 2024 | 34.51 | 2.43% | $295.42 | $8.56 |
| Jun 2024 | 33.69 | 12.56% | $272.2 | $8.08 |
| Mar 2024 | 29.93 | -23.71% | $244.81 | $8.18 |
| Dec 2023 | 39.23 | 50.54% | $247.94 | $6.32 |
| Sep 2023 | 26.06 | -8.69% | $212.09 | $8.14 |
| Jun 2023 | 28.54 | 2.77% | $234.3 | $8.21 |
| Mar 2023 | 27.77 | -17.84% | $209.14 | $7.53 |
| Dec 2022 | 33.8 | -22.97% | $211.92 | $6.27 |
| Sep 2022 | 43.88 | -0.84% | $242.23 | $5.52 |
| Jun 2022 | 44.25 | -22.64% | $261.51 | $5.91 |
| Mar 2022 | 57.2 | 21.96% | $345.48 | $6.04 |
| Dec 2021 | 46.9 | 0.93% | $352.23 | $7.51 |
| Sep 2021 | 46.47 | -4.13% | $319.74 | $6.88 |
| Jun 2021 | 48.47 | 15.54% | $300.01 | $6.19 |
ESS average PE ratio chart
Currently, ESS's PE ratio is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
ESS PE vs peers
ESS's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stock GEO, but it is higher than AGNC's and LTC's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| AGNC AGNC Investment Corp | 10.2 | $8.54B |
| LTC Ltc Properties Inc | 17.17 | $1.62B |
| ESS Essex Property Trust Inc | 26.45 | $19.65B |
| GEO Geo Group Inc | 130.13 | $4.2B |
| CMCT CIM Commercial Trust Corp | N/A | $3.45M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Essex Property Trust's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for ESS stock as of Apr 1, 2025, stands at 26.45.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Essex Property Trust (ESS)?
The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for ESS stock is 33.31.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Essex Property Trust (ESS)?
The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for ESS stock is 35.83.
What is the highest PE ratio for ESS?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 76.25 and it was in the Sep 2015 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for ESS compare to its historical average?
ESS's current price to earnings ratio is 36% below its 10-year historical average.
How is ESS's PE ratio calculated (Essex Property Trust PE ratio formula)?
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Apr 1, 2025), Essex Property Trust's share price is $305.51. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $11.55. Therefore, Essex Property Trust's PE ratio for today is 26.45. PE RATIO(26.45) = STOCK PRICE($305.51) / TTM EPS($11.55)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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