Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the debt to assets ratio high or low?
The debt to assets ratio of 52.36% is in line with its 5-year average of 50.03%, near the high end of its 5-year range (47.88%–52.46%).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 0.90% above its 12-month average of 51.89%.
Reported quarterly debt to assets ratio; no daily interpolation.
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO
52.36%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG TTM
51.89%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 3Y
51.33%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 5Y
50.03%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 10Y
48.21%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 15Y
49.47%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 20Y
50.96%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+0.90%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+2.01%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+4.65%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+8.62%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+5.84%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+2.75%
SECTOR MEDIAN · REAL ESTATE
0.45%
median of 40 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+11535.95%
vs the sector median at left
Essex Property Trust, Inc.
Market Cap
$18.93B
Debt to Assets Ratio
52.36%
TTM Avg
51.89%
3Y Avg
51.33%
5Y Avg
50.03%
Market Cap
$18.55B
Debt to Assets Ratio
1.32%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$17.85B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.45%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$17.70B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.44%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$17.44B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.43%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$15.79B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.45%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$15.73B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.51%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$15.29B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.15%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) | $18.93B | 52.36% | 51.89% | 51.33% | 50.03% |
| SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC)vs › | $18.55B | 1.32% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Invitation Homes Inc. (INVH)vs › | $17.85B | 0.45% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Weyerhaeuser Company (WY)vs › | $17.74B | 0.34% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Kimco Realty Corporation (KIM)vs › | $17.70B | 0.44% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST)vs › | $17.44B | 0.43% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (MAA)vs › | $15.79B | 0.45% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Healthpeak Properties, Inc. (DOC)vs › | $15.73B | 0.51% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Sun Communities, Inc. (SUI)vs › | $15.29B | 0.15% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Regency Centers Corporation (REG)vs › | $14.78B | 0.46% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Debt/Assets
52.4%
Debt/Equity
1.25
Current Ratio
2.30
Interest Coverage
3.2x
Formula: Debt/Assets = Total Debt / Total Assets × 100
Debt/Assets vs Debt/Equity:
Industry context matters: Capital-intensive industries (utilities, real estate) typically have higher Debt/Assets ratios than tech companies.
Debt/Assets ratio shows what percentage of a company's assets are financed by debt. Compare the current value with the historical chart and peer group to understand leverage over time.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 52.36% |
| 2025-12-31 | 52.46% |
| 2025-09-30 | 51.06% |
| 2025-06-30 | 51.68% |
| 2025-03-31 | 51.91% |
| 2024-12-31 | 51.47% |
| 2024-09-30 | 50.76% |
| 2024-06-30 | 50.66% |
| 2024-03-31 | 51.35% |
| 2023-12-31 | 50.73% |
| 2023-09-30 | 50.18% |
| 2023-06-30 | 49.07% |
| 2023-03-31 | 48.66% |
| 2022-12-31 | 48.71% |
| 2022-09-30 | 49.39% |
| 2022-06-30 | 48.41% |
| 2022-03-31 | 47.88% |
| 2021-12-31 | 48.92% |
| 2021-09-30 | 48.17% |
| 2021-06-30 | 48.66% |
| 2021-03-31 | 48.24% |
| 2020-12-31 | 48.90% |
| 2020-09-30 | 49.88% |
| 2020-06-30 | 48.53% |
| 2020-03-31 | 48.86% |
| 2019-12-31 | 46.32% |
| 2019-09-30 | 47.13% |
| 2019-06-30 | 46.72% |
| 2019-03-31 | 46.23% |
| 2018-12-31 | 45.27% |
| 2018-09-30 | 45.00% |
| 2018-06-30 | 45.33% |
| 2018-03-31 | 45.24% |
| 2017-12-31 | 45.53% |
| 2017-09-30 | 44.88% |
| 2017-06-30 | 45.22% |
| 2017-03-31 | 45.01% |
| 2016-12-31 | 45.54% |
| 2016-09-30 | 45.86% |
| 2016-06-30 | 46.03% |
| 2016-03-31 | 44.36% |
| 2015-12-31 | 44.30% |
| 2015-09-30 | 44.26% |
| 2015-06-30 | 44.58% |
| 2015-03-31 | 44.98% |
| 2014-12-31 | 43.94% |
| 2014-09-30 | 44.80% |
| 2014-06-30 | 44.64% |
| 2014-03-31 | 44.54% |
| 2013-12-31 | 58.49% |
| 2013-09-30 | 57.43% |
| 2013-06-30 | 57.83% |
| 2013-03-31 | 56.18% |
| 2012-12-31 | 58.15% |
| 2012-09-30 | 57.24% |
| 2012-06-30 | 57.33% |
| 2012-03-31 | 57.83% |
| 2011-12-31 | 58.48% |
| 2011-09-30 | 57.88% |
| 2011-06-30 | 58.93% |
| 2011-03-31 | 61.30% |
| 2010-12-31 | 60.51% |
| 2010-09-30 | 58.77% |
| 2010-06-30 | 57.37% |
| 2010-03-31 | 57.06% |
| 2009-12-31 | 64.11% |
| 2009-09-30 | 56.87% |
| 2009-06-30 | 56.48% |
| 2009-03-31 | 57.30% |
| 2008-12-31 | 55.63% |
| 2008-09-30 | 54.76% |
| 2008-06-30 | 57.61% |
| 2008-03-31 | 56.16% |
| 2007-12-31 | 55.62% |
| 2007-09-30 | 53.09% |
| 2007-06-30 | 44.36% |
| 2007-03-31 | 48.55% |
| 2006-12-31 | 50.15% |
| 2006-06-30 | 51.37% |
| 2006-03-31 | 51.49% |
| 2005-12-31 | 60.51% |
| 2005-09-30 | 58.51% |
| 2005-06-30 | 58.46% |
| 2005-03-31 | 59.07% |
| 2004-12-31 | 59.40% |
| 2004-09-30 | 58.79% |
| 2004-06-30 | 58.23% |
| 2004-03-31 | 55.82% |
| 2003-12-31 | 56.98% |
| 2003-09-30 | 59.67% |
| 2003-06-30 | 60.60% |
| 2003-03-31 | 49.84% |
| 2002-12-31 | 49.64% |
| 2002-09-30 | 59.25% |
| 2002-06-30 | 48.87% |
| 2002-03-31 | 48.29% |
