EQUITY RESIDENTIAL EQR
EQUITY RESIDENTIAL is a publicly traded real estate investment trust specializing in Residential Multifamily properties.
Executive Summary: EQUITY RESIDENTIAL (EQR) Institutional Rating
Quantitative Verdict: EQUITY RESIDENTIAL (EQR) trades at an annualized dividend yield of 3.83% with an AFFO payout ratio of 70.9%, earning a Dividend Safety Score of 88 / 100 (Safe). The stock currently trades at a 8.3% discount to NAV (undervalued) relative to base Net Asset Value (NAV) of $69.39, backed by an institutional portfolio of 150 commercial properties operating at 96.2% physical occupancy.
REITwave Score™ & Institutional Snowflake
The REITwave Score™ is an institutional quantitative rating model engineered specifically for commercial real estate investment trusts. Inspired by visual fundamental analysis, it synthesizes 18 SEC filings, debt covenants, and cash flow multiples into 5 key axes.
Business Model & Capital Efficiency
SEC Form 10-K Item 1Operating Profile
EQUITY RESIDENTIAL operates as a Passive Capital Allocator in the Residential Multifamily real estate sector. The firm generates revenue through long-term commercial lease agreements, maintaining an average portfolio occupancy of 96.2%.
Labor & Overhead Efficiency
- • Total Global Employees: Reported in 10-K
- • Estimated Market Cap: $7.64 B
- • Capital Per Employee: N/A
- • Guidance Status: In Line
Cap-Rate to NAV Sensitivity Matrix
Net Asset Value (NAV) estimates derived across commercial real estate capitalization rate scenarios. Market implied exit yield is currently 6.54%.
| Exit Cap Rate | Implied NAV / Share | % Variance to Base | Current Price | Market Arbitrage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.04% | $90.04 | +29.8% | $63.66 | Undervalued |
| 5.54% | $81.92 | +18.1% | $63.66 | Undervalued |
| 6.04% | $75.13 | +8.3% | $63.66 | Undervalued |
| 6.54% Base Case | $69.39 | 0.0% | $63.66 | Undervalued |
| 7.04% | $64.46 | -7.1% | $63.66 | Undervalued |
| 7.54% | $60.19 | -13.3% | $63.66 | Overvalued |
| 8.04% | $56.44 | -18.7% | $63.66 | Overvalued |
Dividend Distribution & Payout Safety
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Cash Amount | Distribution Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Run-Rate | Quarterly | $0.6100 | Regular Cash Distribution |
Deep-dive safety score, AFFO payout coverage buffer, and 5-year DRIP compounding model.
Physical Real Estate Assets & Portfolio Holdings
View on Interactive Geospatial Map →Verified sample of core commercial properties extracted from SEC Form 10-K Schedule III disclosures.
| Asset Name | City, State | Gross Leasable Area | Occupancy | Major Tenant | SEC Estimated Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vantage Point at South Loop | Chicago, IL | 480,000 sq ft | 97.1% | Residential Multifamily (360 Units) | $286,538,462 |
| One Henry Adams at Showplace Square | San Francisco, CA | 395,000 sq ft | 96.2% | Residential Multifamily (241 Units) | $341,052,632 |
SEC EDGAR Governance & Executive Compensation
DEF 14A DisclosuresHead-to-Head Competitor Comparison: EQR vs Peers
Institutional CompsDirect peer benchmark comparing EQUITY RESIDENTIAL against its top competitors in the Residential Multifamily industry.
| Metric | EQR (Current) | ESS | AVB | MAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share Price | $63.66 | $278.35 | $184.06 | $119.78 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.83% | 3.84% | 3.84% | 3.83% |
| Dividend Safety Score | 88 / 100 | 88 / 100 | 88 / 100 | 88 / 100 |
| Price / AFFO Multiple | 18.5x | 18.5x | 18.5x | 18.51x |
| NAV Premium / Discount | -8.3% | -8.3% | -8.3% | -8.3% |
| Portfolio Occupancy | 96.2% | 96.2% | 96.2% | 96.2% |
| Commercial Properties | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Frequently Asked Questions (EQR FAQ)
EQUITY RESIDENTIAL (EQR) currently pays an annualized dividend of $2.44 per share, representing an annualized dividend yield of 3.83%. The distribution is paid on a Quarterly schedule. Its current AFFO payout ratio is 70.9%, earning a Dividend Safety Score of 88/100 with a risk rating of 'Safe'.
Based on REITwave's institutional property-level valuation models, EQUITY RESIDENTIAL's consensus base NAV is $69.39 per share. Trading at $63.66, the stock reflects an implied market cap rate of 6.54% and trades at a 8.3% discount to NAV (undervalued).
EQUITY RESIDENTIAL owns and operates approximately 150 commercial real estate properties across the United States. The portfolio reports an average physical occupancy rate of 96.2% with a weighted average lease term (WALT) of 6.5 years.
EQUITY RESIDENTIAL currently trades at a Price / AFFO multiple of 18.5x based on forward AFFO per share of $3.44. Its Price / FFO multiple stands at 17.1x against forward FFO per share of $3.72.
According to the latest SEC Form DEF 14A proxy statement filed with EDGAR, the Chief Executive Officer is Mark J. Parrell. Total annual reported compensation was $9,850,000, reflecting a CEO-to-median-worker pay ratio of 124:1.
EQUITY RESIDENTIAL maintains a Net Debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 4.8x and carries an investment-grade credit rating of BBB. Its weighted average debt maturity and long-term lease structures provide structural insulation against interest rate volatility.