Equity Residential (EQR) Return on Equity (ROE): 8.94%
Is Equity Residential’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
Equity Residential's return on equity (ROE) of 8.94% is in line with its 5-year average of 9.14%, around the middle of its 5-year range (6.95%–12.17%).
As of Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 8.40% below its 12-month average of 9.76%.
EQR Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
Reported annual fiscal-period values; no daily interpolation.
EQR Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
EQR Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
EQR Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
8.94%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
9.76%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
8.50%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
9.14%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
11.54%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
9.42%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
10.53%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-8.40%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+5.15%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-2.22%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-22.50%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-5.11%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-15.12%
EQR Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Residential (EQR) | $24.81B | 8.94% | 9.76% | 8.50% | 9.14% |
| AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB)vs › | $25.85B | 9.94% | 9.06% | 9.03% | 8.83% |
| VICI Properties Inc. (VICI)vs › | $28.66B | 11.01% | 10.04% | 8.78% | 8.83% |
| SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC)vs › | $19.73B | -21.71% | -18.19% | -13.71% | -9.97% |
| Extra Space Storage Inc. (EXR)vs › | $31.22B | 7.08% | 6.69% | 11.34% | 15.14% |
| Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)vs › | $18.10B | 10.59% | 12.77% | 10.04% | 9.63% |
| Kimco Realty Corporation (KIM)vs › | $17.07B | 5.93% | 4.74% | 4.42% | 7.34% |
| Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST)vs › | $17.00B | 14.81% | 11.11% | 10.70% | 5.18% |
| Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (MAA)vs › | $15.58B | 7.01% | 8.35% | 9.08% | 8.26% |
| Regency Centers Corporation (REG)vs › | $14.40B | 9.41% | 6.79% | 6.67% | 5.57% |
Return Analysis
ROE
8.9%
ROA
4.7%
Equity Residential Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Equity Residential Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for Equity Residential (EQR)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for EQR stock is 8.94%.
- Is Equity Residential's return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- Equity Residential's return on equity (ROE) of 8.94% is in line with its 5-year average of 9.14%, around the middle of its 5-year range (6.95%–12.17%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Equity Residential (EQR)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for EQR stock is 9.76%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Equity Residential (EQR)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for EQR stock is 8.50%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Equity Residential (EQR)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for EQR stock is 9.14%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Equity Residential (EQR)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for EQR stock is 11.54%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Equity Residential (EQR)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for EQR stock is 9.42%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Equity Residential (EQR)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for EQR stock is 10.53%.
Equity Residential Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 10.14% |
| 2024-12-31 | 9.38% |
| 2023-12-31 | 7.54% |
| 2022-12-31 | 6.95% |
| 2021-12-31 | 12.17% |
| 2020-12-31 | 8.68% |
| 2019-12-31 | 9.41% |
| 2018-12-31 | 6.46% |
| 2017-12-31 | 5.89% |
| 2016-12-31 | 41.96% |
| 2015-12-31 | 8.31% |
| 2014-12-31 | 6.09% |
| 2013-12-31 | 17.42% |
| 2012-12-31 | 11.55% |
| 2011-12-31 | 15.76% |
| 2010-12-31 | 5.57% |
| 2009-12-31 | 7.18% |
| 2008-12-31 | 8.41% |
| 2007-12-31 | 19.55% |
| 2006-12-31 | 18.23% |
| 2005-12-31 | 15.97% |
| 2004-12-31 | 9.31% |
| 2003-12-31 | 10.84% |
| 2002-12-31 | 8.11% |
| 2001-12-31 | 8.75% |
| 2000-12-31 | 9.78% |
| 1999-12-31 | 7.16% |
| 1998-12-31 | 4.84% |
| 1997-12-31 | 4.79% |
| 1996-12-31 | 6.97% |
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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