Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) Debt to Equity Ratio: 1.25
Is Essex Property Trust, Inc.’s debt to equity ratio high or low?
Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s debt to equity ratio of 1.25 is 11% above its 5-year average of 1.13, near the high end of its 5-year range (1.05–1.25).
As of Saturday, June 13, 2026. 2.04% above its 12-month average of 1.23.
ESS Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
ESS Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
ESS Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
ESS Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
1.25
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM
1.23
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y
1.17
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y
1.13
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y
1.02
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y
1.18
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y
1.40
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+2.04%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+7.30%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+10.78%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+22.01%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+5.76%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-10.84%
ESS Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) | $18.23B | 1.25 | 1.23 | 1.17 | 1.13 |
| Kimco Realty Corporation (KIM) | $17.47B | 0.83 | 0.82 | 0.80 | 0.83 |
| SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC) | $21.72B | -3.16 | 12.33 | 11.19 | 8.52 |
| Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) | $10.87B | 1.55 | 1.50 | 1.52 | 1.58 |
| AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) | $26.53B | 0.80 | 0.74 | 0.73 | 0.73 |
| Agree Realty Corporation (ADC) | $9.11B | 0.53 | 0.52 | 0.48 | 0.50 |
| NNN REIT, Inc. (NNN) | $8.86B | 1.09 | 1.04 | 1.02 | 0.97 |
| Terreno Realty Corporation (TRNO) | $7.15B | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.27 | 0.28 |
| VICI Properties Inc. (VICI) | $30.71B | 0.64 | 0.66 | 0.67 | 0.64 |
| Opendoor Technologies Inc. (OPEN) | $3.40B | 0.19 | 1.72 | 2.76 | 2.42 |
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
1.25
Current Ratio
2.30
Essex Property Trust, Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition
Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Essex Property Trust, Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ
- What is the debt to equity ratio for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)?
- The debt to equity ratio for ESS stock is 1.25.
- Is Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s debt to equity ratio high or low?
- Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s debt to equity ratio of 1.25 is 11% above its 5-year average of 1.13, near the high end of its 5-year range (1.05–1.25).
- What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)?
- The TTM average debt to equity ratio for ESS stock is 1.23.
- What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)?
- The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for ESS stock is 1.17.
- What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)?
- The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for ESS stock is 1.13.
- What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)?
- The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for ESS stock is 1.02.
- What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)?
- The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for ESS stock is 1.18.
- What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)?
- The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for ESS stock is 1.40.
Essex Property Trust, Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio History
| DATE | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 1.25 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.20 |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.16 |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.05 |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.06 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.05 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.95 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.89 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.91 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.90 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.85 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.84 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.61 |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.59 |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.64 |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.96 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.98 |
| 2008-12-31 | 2.08 |
| 2007-12-31 | 2.10 |
| 2006-12-31 | 2.04 |
| 2005-12-31 | 2.33 |
| 2004-12-31 | 2.23 |
| 2003-12-31 | 1.67 |
| 2002-12-31 | 1.64 |
| 2001-12-31 | 1.00 |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.95 |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.63 |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.76 |
| 1997-12-31 | 0.71 |
| 1996-12-31 | 0.62 |
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About Essex Property Trust, Inc.
Essex Property Trust, Inc., a prominent S&P 500 constituent, operates as a vertically integrated real estate investment trust (REIT). The company focuses on the purchase, construction, renovation, and ongoing management of residential apartment complexes across select West Coast regions. Currently, Essex maintains ownership interests in 246 apartment communities, offering a total of roughly 60,000 homes, with an additional six properties actively advancing through various stages of development.
- Sector
- Real Estate
- Industry
- REIT - Residential
- CEO
- Angela L. Kleiman