Equity Residential (EQR) — Free Cash Flow Yield

Real Estate

Equity Residential is committed to creating communities where people thrive. The Company, a member of the S&P 500, owns and manages 312 rental properties consisting of 85,520 apartment units in dynamic metro areas across the U.S. with a primary concentration in major coastal markets, diversified by a targeted presence in the high-growth metro areas of Atlanta, Austin, Dallas/Ft. Worth and Denver. Equity Residential was incorporated in 1993 and is based in Chicago, United States.

MetricValue
FCF Yield5.1%
Real Estate Sector Avg FCF Yield3.7%
Annual Free Cash Flow$1.3B
Market Cap$25.5B
P/E Ratio28.7x

Equity Residential's FCF yield of 5.1% is above the Real Estate sector average (3.7%).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Equity Residential's (EQR) free cash flow yield?

Equity Residential's (EQR) free cash flow yield is 5.1%. That is above the Real Estate sector average (3.7%).

Is EQR's free cash flow yield good?

At 5.1%, EQR's free cash flow yield is considered fair — yields above 10% are generally excellent, 7–10% good, 4–7% fair, and below 4% weak, though context varies by sector and growth stage.

How much free cash flow does Equity Residential generate?

Equity Residential generated $1.3B in free cash flow, against a market cap of $25.5B.

How is free cash flow yield calculated?

Free cash flow yield = (Free Cash Flow ÷ Market Capitalization) × 100%. Free cash flow equals operating cash flow minus capital expenditures.

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