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Essex Property Trust Inc(ESS)
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Reward55Moderate
Risk42Moderate
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Strong 35% profit margin · 4.0% dividend yield
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Essex Property Trust Inc | Real Estate
Dividend King
Market Cap:17.86Bn
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Reward Rating
55
Moderate
Bottom 50% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
42
Moderate
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: $281.38.

What is Essex Property Trust Inc?

, an S&P 500 company, is a fully integrated real estate investment trust that acquires, develops, redevelops, and manages multifamily residential properties in selected West Coast markets.

ESS · Verdict

Solid reward · moderate risk

ESS stands out on profitability and cash flow, but watch the balance sheet signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

ESS · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 3

  • Profitability81/100

    35% net margin · 12% ROE

  • Cash flow80/100

    57% free-cash-flow margin

  • Volatility65/100

    Above average

Watchouts 2

  • Balance sheet28/100

    Interest covered 3.3×

  • Valuation36/100

    P/E 46.7× · PEG 7.39

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Essex Property Trust Inc?

, an S&P 500 company, is a fully integrated real estate investment trust that acquires, develops, redevelops, and manages multifamily residential properties in selected West Coast markets. Essex currently has ownership interests in 257 apartment communities comprising over 62,000 apartment homes with an additional property in active development. The company is listed on the NYSE in USA, operating in the Real Estate sector, with a market capitalisation of 17.86B, and a P/E ratio of 24.9x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
💰 Profitability
Strong margins and consistent earnings support financial stability.
⚠️ Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
💸 Valuation
Premium valuation reflects strong growth expectations already priced in.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (55)

The scoring profile indicates moderate reward potential, with profitability and growth as the leading contributors. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorReal Estate
Market Cap17.86B
P/E Ratio24.8701
Dividend Yield4.03%
52 Week High304.786
52 Week Low236.971
Last AnnualDecember
IPO Date6/6/1994
IncorporatedUSA
Shares Outstanding64M
No. of Employees1,686
IndustryREIT - Residential
ExchangeNYSE
Beta0.738
CurrencyUSD
Websitewww.essexapartmenthomes.com
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