What is the EBITDA margin for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)?

The EBITDA margin for ESS stock is 82.23%.

What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)?

The TTM average EBITDA margin for ESS stock is 86.96%.

What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)?

The 3Y average EBITDA margin for ESS stock is 79.94%.

What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)?

The 5Y average EBITDA margin for ESS stock is 88.64%.

What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)?

The 10Y average EBITDA margin for ESS stock is 91.25%.

What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)?

The 15Y average EBITDA margin for ESS stock is 84.49%.

What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)?

The 20Y average EBITDA margin for ESS stock is 79.01%.

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)

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Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) EBITDA Margin: 82.23%

Is Essex Property Trust, Inc.’s EBITDA margin high or low?

Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 82.23% is in line with its 5-year average of 88.64%, near the low end of its 5-year range (71.41%–107.66%).

As of Saturday, June 13, 2026. 5.44% below its 12-month average of 86.96%.

EBITDA|Gross Margin|Operating Margin|Profit Margin|All Metrics

ESS EBITDA Margin Chart

ESS EBITDA Margin

82.23%-10.32% 1Y

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ESS Average EBITDA Margin Chart

ESS Current vs Average EBITDA Margin Chart

ESS EBITDA Margin Metrics

EBITDA MARGIN

82.23%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM

86.96%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y

79.94%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y

88.64%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y

91.25%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y

84.49%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y

79.01%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-5.44%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+2.86%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-7.23%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-9.88%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-2.68%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+4.07%

ESS Competitors' EBITDA Margin

NAME	MARKET CAP	EBITDA MARGIN	TTM	3Y	5Y
Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)	$18.23B	82.23%	86.96%	79.94%	88.64%
Kimco Realty Corporation (KIM)	$17.47B	75.83%	68.91%	69.43%	72.10%
SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC)	$21.72B	77.67%	72.32%	68.59%	67.81%
Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT)	$10.87B	76.06%	72.22%	71.81%	70.25%
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB)	$26.53B	73.32%	73.66%	75.72%	77.57%
Agree Realty Corporation (ADC)	$9.11B	85.89%	86.97%	87.53%	87.34%
NNN REIT, Inc. (NNN)	$8.86B	92.90%	94.22%	93.96%	91.16%
Terreno Realty Corporation (TRNO)	$7.15B	117.01%	97.62%	94.12%	84.17%
VICI Properties Inc. (VICI)	$30.71B	90.93%	91.72%	85.36%	89.05%
Opendoor Technologies Inc. (OPEN)	$3.40B	-25.69%	-15.21%	-8.98%	-7.83%

Margin Comparison

Gross Margin

69.4%

EBITDA Margin

82.2%

Operating Margin

38.4%

Net Margin

30.2%

Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100

Why EBITDA Margin matters:

Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
Good proxy for operating cash generation

Essex Property Trust, Inc. EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition

EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue

EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Essex Property Trust, Inc. EBITDA Margin FAQ

What is the EBITDA margin for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)?: The EBITDA margin for ESS stock is 82.23%.
Is Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s EBITDA margin high or low?: Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 82.23% is in line with its 5-year average of 88.64%, near the low end of its 5-year range (71.41%–107.66%).
What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)?: The TTM average EBITDA margin for ESS stock is 86.96%.
What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)?: The 3Y average EBITDA margin for ESS stock is 79.94%.
What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)?: The 5Y average EBITDA margin for ESS stock is 88.64%.
What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)?: The 10Y average EBITDA margin for ESS stock is 91.25%.
What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)?: The 15Y average EBITDA margin for ESS stock is 84.49%.
What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)?: The 20Y average EBITDA margin for ESS stock is 79.01%.

Essex Property Trust, Inc. EBITDA Margin History

DATE	EBITDA MARGIN
2025-12-31	82.23%
2024-12-31	91.69%
2023-12-31	71.41%
2022-12-31	74.44%
2021-12-31	104.39%
2020-12-31	107.66%
2019-12-31	96.45%
2018-12-31	96.19%
2017-12-31	101.10%
2016-12-31	102.30%
2015-12-31	75.89%
2014-12-31	67.93%
2013-12-31	73.85%
2012-12-31	76.66%
2011-12-31	64.75%
2010-12-31	64.95%
2009-12-31	60.67%
2008-12-31	68.31%
2007-12-31	58.59%
2006-12-31	59.92%
2005-12-31	59.84%
2004-12-31	63.72%
2003-12-31	63.29%
2002-12-31	45.10%
2001-12-31	25.53%
2000-12-31	134.55%
1999-12-31	68.14%
1998-12-31	65.39%
1997-12-31	65.84%
1996-12-31	64.68%

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.

San Mateo, CA

1,712 employees

www.essexapartmenthomes.com

Real Estate / REIT - Residential

Sector: Real Estate
Industry: REIT - Residential
CEO: Angela L. Kleiman

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