Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the net profit margin high or low?
The net profit margin of 21.91% is 31% below its 5-year average of 31.55%, near the low end of its 5-year range (14.26%–62.08%).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 33.09% below its 12-month average of 32.74%.
Reported quarterly profit margin; no daily interpolation.
NET PROFIT MARGIN
21.91%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM
32.74%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y
32.81%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y
31.55%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y
28.87%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y
24.63%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y
22.20%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-33.09%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-33.24%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-30.58%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-24.13%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-11.06%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-1.34%
SECTOR MEDIAN · REAL ESTATE
25.24%
median of 40 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-13.23%
vs the sector median at left
Essex Property Trust, Inc.
Market Cap
$18.93B
Net Profit Margin
21.91%
TTM Avg
32.74%
3Y Avg
32.81%
5Y Avg
31.55%
Market Cap
$18.55B
Net Profit Margin
35.66%
TTM Avg
32.70%
3Y Avg
25.36%
5Y Avg
18.81%
Market Cap
$17.85B
Net Profit Margin
20.89%
TTM Avg
19.43%
3Y Avg
19.34%
5Y Avg
16.87%
Market Cap
$17.74B
Net Profit Margin
5.74%
TTM Avg
5.13%
3Y Avg
9.91%
5Y Avg
12.63%
Market Cap
$17.70B
Net Profit Margin
28.51%
TTM Avg
23.73%
3Y Avg
22.86%
5Y Avg
41.32%
Market Cap
$17.44B
Net Profit Margin
16.40%
TTM Avg
12.38%
3Y Avg
12.90%
5Y Avg
1.00%
Market Cap
$15.79B
Net Profit Margin
17.60%
TTM Avg
22.16%
3Y Avg
25.40%
5Y Avg
24.46%
Market Cap
$15.73B
Net Profit Margin
7.73%
TTM Avg
5.76%
3Y Avg
12.46%
5Y Avg
16.94%
Market Cap
$15.29B
Net Profit Margin
-40.93%
TTM Avg
31.18%
3Y Avg
15.97%
5Y Avg
15.04%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | NET PROFIT MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) | $18.93B | 21.91% | 32.74% | 32.81% | 31.55% |
| SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC)vs › | $18.55B | 35.66% | 32.70% | 25.36% | 18.81% |
| Invitation Homes Inc. (INVH)vs › | $17.85B | 20.89% | 19.43% | 19.34% | 16.87% |
| Weyerhaeuser Company (WY)vs › | $17.74B | 5.74% | 5.13% | 9.91% | 12.63% |
| Kimco Realty Corporation (KIM)vs › | $17.70B | 28.51% | 23.73% | 22.86% | 41.32% |
| Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST)vs › | $17.44B | 16.40% | 12.38% | 12.90% | 1.00% |
| Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (MAA)vs › | $15.79B | 17.60% | 22.16% | 25.40% | 24.46% |
| Healthpeak Properties, Inc. (DOC)vs › | $15.73B | 7.73% | 5.76% | 12.46% | 16.94% |
| Sun Communities, Inc. (SUI)vs › | $15.29B | -40.93% | 31.18% | 15.97% | 15.04% |
| Regency Centers Corporation (REG)vs › | $14.78B | 38.12% | 30.28% | 31.29% | 26.58% |
Operating Margin
38.4%
Net Profit Margin
21.9%
Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue
Net profit margin is the percentage of revenue that becomes net income after all expenses, taxes, and interest.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | NET PROFIT MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 21.91% |
| 2025-12-31 | 17.39% |
| 2025-09-30 | 34.78% |
| 2025-06-30 | 47.12% |
| 2025-03-31 | 42.51% |
| 2024-12-31 | 56.65% |
| 2024-09-30 | 25.61% |
| 2024-06-30 | 21.00% |
| 2024-03-31 | 62.08% |
| 2023-12-31 | 15.50% |
| 2023-09-30 | 20.82% |
| 2023-06-30 | 23.94% |
| 2023-03-31 | 37.23% |
| 2022-12-31 | 44.60% |
| 2022-09-30 | 22.66% |
| 2022-06-30 | 14.26% |
| 2022-03-31 | 19.18% |
| 2021-12-31 | 36.83% |
| 2021-09-30 | 32.63% |
| 2021-06-30 | 18.48% |
| 2021-03-31 | 47.43% |
| 2020-12-31 | 26.44% |
| 2020-09-30 | 19.86% |
| 2020-06-30 | 22.80% |
| 2020-03-31 | 80.28% |
| 2019-12-31 | 34.32% |
| 2019-09-30 | 27.07% |
| 2019-06-30 | 25.52% |
| 2019-03-31 | 33.37% |
| 2018-12-31 | 33.36% |
| 2018-09-30 | 23.08% |
| 2018-06-30 | 28.80% |
| 2018-03-31 | 26.18% |
| 2017-12-31 | 30.03% |
| 2017-09-30 | 23.15% |
| 2017-06-30 | 20.87% |
| 2017-03-31 | 53.36% |
| 2016-12-31 | 59.44% |
| 2016-09-30 | 19.92% |
| 2016-06-30 | 22.39% |
| 2016-03-31 | 26.05% |
| 2015-12-31 | 26.05% |
| 2015-09-30 | 14.32% |
| 2015-06-30 | 15.83% |
| 2015-03-31 | 21.45% |
| 2014-12-31 | 14.89% |
| 2014-09-30 | 20.29% |
| 2014-06-30 | 2.43% |
| 2014-03-31 | 14.46% |
| 2013-12-31 | 21.28% |
| 2013-09-30 | 45.57% |
| 2013-06-30 | 17.45% |
| 2013-03-31 | 17.95% |
| 2012-12-31 | 31.19% |
| 2012-09-30 | 12.78% |
| 2012-06-30 | 29.00% |
| 2012-03-31 | 18.83% |
| 2011-12-31 | 12.24% |
| 2011-09-30 | 7.60% |
| 2011-06-30 | 11.82% |
| 2011-03-31 | 7.97% |
| 2010-12-31 | 4.87% |
| 2010-09-30 | 6.63% |
| 2010-06-30 | 10.01% |
| 2010-03-31 | 13.51% |
| 2009-12-31 | 6.92% |
| 2009-09-30 | -1.22% |
| 2009-06-30 | 12.54% |
| 2009-03-31 | 17.50% |
| 2008-12-31 | 19.48% |
| 2008-09-30 | 14.22% |
| 2008-06-30 | 11.82% |
| 2008-03-31 | 18.02% |
| 2007-12-31 | 55.82% |
| 2007-09-30 | 12.78% |
| 2007-06-30 | 12.75% |
| 2007-03-31 | 41.39% |
| 2006-12-31 | 21.02% |
| 2006-06-30 | 26.63% |
| 2006-03-31 | 12.43% |
| 2005-12-31 | 6.26% |
| 2005-09-30 | 10.48% |
| 2005-06-30 | 48.24% |
| 2005-03-31 | 31.67% |
| 2004-12-31 | 43.69% |
| 2004-09-30 | 40.06% |
| 2004-06-30 | 8.05% |
| 2004-03-31 | 9.73% |
| 2003-12-31 | 13.28% |
| 2003-09-30 | 14.71% |
| 2003-06-30 | 16.31% |
| 2003-03-31 | 15.43% |
| 2002-12-31 | 18.86% |
| 2002-09-30 | 21.75% |
| 2002-06-30 | 41.89% |
| 2002-03-31 | 22.86% |
