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.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| FCF Yield | 5.2% |
| Real Estate Sector Avg FCF Yield | 4.1% |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $1.3B |
| Market Cap | $24.6B |
| P/E Ratio | 28.7x |
Equity Residential's FCF yield of 5.2% is above the Real Estate sector average (4.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Equity Residential's (EQR) free cash flow yield?
Equity Residential's (EQR) free cash flow yield is 5.2%. That is above the Real Estate sector average (4.1%).
Is EQR's free cash flow yield good?
At 5.2%, 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 $24.6B.
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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