Equity Residential (EQR) Operating Margin: 28.50%
Is Equity Residential’s operating margin high or low?
Equity Residential's operating margin of 28.50% is 50% below its 5-year average of 56.70%, near the low end of its 5-year range (28.50%–68.01%).
As of Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 41.56% below its 12-month average of 48.77%.
EQR Operating Margin Chart
Reported annual fiscal-period values; no daily interpolation.
EQR Average Operating Margin Chart
EQR Current vs Average Operating Margin Chart
EQR Operating Margin Metrics
OPERATING MARGIN
28.50%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
48.77%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
55.23%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
56.70%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
49.67%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
45.18%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
31.38%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-41.56%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-48.40%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-49.73%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-42.62%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-36.92%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-9.16%
EQR Competitors' Operating Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Residential (EQR) | $24.81B | 28.50% | 48.77% | 55.23% | 56.70% |
| AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB)vs › | $25.85B | 29.15% | 30.75% | 30.95% | 30.23% |
| VICI Properties Inc. (VICI)vs › | $28.66B | 98.67% | 91.57% | 84.63% | 84.79% |
| SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC)vs › | $19.73B | 47.63% | 51.13% | 42.86% | 39.29% |
| Extra Space Storage Inc. (EXR)vs › | $30.81B | 43.25% | 41.87% | 45.48% | 48.48% |
| Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)vs › | $18.10B | 38.38% | 41.75% | 38.88% | 37.53% |
| Kimco Realty Corporation (KIM)vs › | $17.07B | 36.08% | 33.02% | 33.65% | 32.85% |
| Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST)vs › | $16.83B | 14.31% | 14.49% | 15.09% | -1.19% |
| Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (MAA)vs › | $15.58B | 27.43% | 29.00% | 30.30% | 28.80% |
| Regency Centers Corporation (REG)vs › | $14.62B | 47.19% | 50.73% | 58.00% | 60.23% |
Operating Efficiency
Gross Margin
46.3%
Operating Margin
28.5%
Equity Residential Operating Margin Formula & Definition
Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue
Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Equity Residential Operating Margin FAQ
- What is the operating margin for Equity Residential (EQR)?
- The operating margin for EQR stock is 28.50%.
- Is Equity Residential's operating margin high or low?
- Equity Residential's operating margin of 28.50% is 50% below its 5-year average of 56.70%, near the low end of its 5-year range (28.50%–68.01%).
- What is the TTM average operating margin for Equity Residential (EQR)?
- The TTM average operating margin for EQR stock is 48.77%.
- What is the 3Y average operating margin for Equity Residential (EQR)?
- The 3Y average operating margin for EQR stock is 55.23%.
- What is the 5Y average operating margin for Equity Residential (EQR)?
- The 5Y average operating margin for EQR stock is 56.70%.
- What is the 10Y average operating margin for Equity Residential (EQR)?
- The 10Y average operating margin for EQR stock is 49.67%.
- What is the 15Y average operating margin for Equity Residential (EQR)?
- The 15Y average operating margin for EQR stock is 45.18%.
- What is the 20Y average operating margin for Equity Residential (EQR)?
- The 20Y average operating margin for EQR stock is 31.38%.
Equity Residential Operating Margin History
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 36.33% |
| 2024-12-31 | 61.20% |
| 2023-12-31 | 61.47% |
| 2022-12-31 | 61.93% |
| 2021-12-31 | 68.01% |
| 2020-12-31 | 51.25% |
| 2019-12-31 | 50.22% |
| 2018-12-31 | 43.24% |
| 2017-12-31 | 40.65% |
| 2016-12-31 | 35.29% |
| 2015-12-31 | 36.77% |
| 2014-12-31 | 35.25% |
| 2013-12-31 | 21.46% |
| 2012-12-31 | 29.42% |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.77% |
| 2009-12-31 | 3.03% |
| 2008-12-31 | 6.64% |
| 2007-12-31 | 4.17% |
| 2006-12-31 | 5.57% |
| 2005-12-31 | 6.21% |
| 2004-12-31 | 9.77% |
| 2003-12-31 | 31.13% |
| 2002-12-31 | 33.71% |
| 2001-12-31 | 65.05% |
| 2000-12-31 | 37.88% |
| 1999-12-31 | 44.52% |
| 1998-12-31 | 37.71% |
| 1997-12-31 | 40.12% |
| 1996-12-31 | 38.18% |
About Equity Residential
Equity Residential is committed to cultivating vibrant living environments where residents can flourish. This S&P 500 firm specializes in the acquisition, development, and ongoing management of rental properties, strategically located within or near thriving metropolitan areas that attract desirable, long-term tenants. The company's substantial portfolio includes ownership or investment in 305 properties, comprising a total of 78,568 apartment units, situated in key markets such as Boston, New York, Washington, D.C., Seattle, San Francisco, Southern California, and Denver.
- Sector
- Real Estate
- Industry
- REIT - Residential
- CEO
- Mark J. Parrell