Basis: Latest reported fiscal year. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the return on equity (ROE) high or low?
The return on equity (ROE) of 10.59% is in line with its 5-year average of 9.63%, around the middle of its 5-year range (7.14%–13.39%).
As of the fiscal period ended Wednesday, December 31, 2025. 17.04% below its 12-month average of 12.77%.
Annual fiscal-year return on equity; no daily interpolation.
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
10.59%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
12.77%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
10.04%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
9.63%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
8.04%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
6.19%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
7.37%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-17.04%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+5.50%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+9.97%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+31.79%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+71.14%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+43.71%
SECTOR MEDIAN · REAL ESTATE
7.04%
median of 40 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+50.32%
vs the sector median at left
Essex Property Trust, Inc.
Market Cap
$18.93B
Return on Equity (ROE)
10.59%
TTM Avg
12.77%
3Y Avg
10.04%
5Y Avg
9.63%
Market Cap
$18.55B
Return on Equity (ROE)
-21.71%
TTM Avg
-18.19%
3Y Avg
-13.71%
5Y Avg
-9.97%
Market Cap
$17.85B
Return on Equity (ROE)
6.41%
TTM Avg
5.41%
3Y Avg
4.91%
5Y Avg
4.11%
Market Cap
$17.74B
Return on Equity (ROE)
4.21%
TTM Avg
3.75%
3Y Avg
8.30%
5Y Avg
11.09%
Market Cap
$17.70B
Return on Equity (ROE)
5.93%
TTM Avg
4.74%
3Y Avg
4.42%
5Y Avg
7.34%
Market Cap
$17.44B
Return on Equity (ROE)
14.81%
TTM Avg
11.11%
3Y Avg
10.70%
5Y Avg
5.18%
Market Cap
$15.79B
Return on Equity (ROE)
7.01%
TTM Avg
8.35%
3Y Avg
9.08%
5Y Avg
8.26%
Market Cap
$15.73B
Return on Equity (ROE)
2.84%
TTM Avg
1.92%
3Y Avg
4.04%
5Y Avg
5.01%
Market Cap
$15.29B
Return on Equity (ROE)
-15.72%
TTM Avg
10.34%
3Y Avg
5.19%
5Y Avg
4.82%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) | $18.93B | 10.59% | 12.77% | 10.04% | 9.63% |
| SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC)vs › | $18.55B | -21.71% | -18.19% | -13.71% | -9.97% |
| Invitation Homes Inc. (INVH)vs › | $17.85B | 6.41% | 5.41% | 4.91% | 4.11% |
| Weyerhaeuser Company (WY)vs › | $17.74B | 4.21% | 3.75% | 8.30% | 11.09% |
| Kimco Realty Corporation (KIM)vs › | $17.70B | 5.93% | 4.74% | 4.42% | 7.34% |
| Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST)vs › | $17.44B | 14.81% | 11.11% | 10.70% | 5.18% |
| Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (MAA)vs › | $15.79B | 7.01% | 8.35% | 9.08% | 8.26% |
| Healthpeak Properties, Inc. (DOC)vs › | $15.73B | 2.84% | 1.92% | 4.04% | 5.01% |
| Sun Communities, Inc. (SUI)vs › | $15.29B | -15.72% | 10.34% | 5.19% | 4.82% |
| Regency Centers Corporation (REG)vs › | $14.78B | 9.41% | 6.79% | 6.67% | 5.57% |
ROE
10.6%
ROA
4.4%
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
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 12.14% |
| 2024-12-31 | 13.39% |
| 2023-12-31 | 7.48% |
| 2022-12-31 | 7.14% |
| 2021-12-31 | 8.15% |
| 2020-12-31 | 9.48% |
| 2019-12-31 | 7.06% |
| 2018-12-31 | 6.23% |
| 2017-12-31 | 6.90% |
| 2016-12-31 | 6.70% |
| 2015-12-31 | 3.72% |
| 2014-12-31 | 2.03% |
| 2013-12-31 | 8.27% |
| 2012-12-31 | 7.08% |
| 2011-12-31 | 3.27% |
| 2010-12-31 | 3.12% |
| 2009-12-31 | 3.52% |
| 2008-12-31 | 7.73% |
| 2007-12-31 | 14.63% |
| 2006-12-31 | 10.25% |
| 2005-12-31 | 13.72% |
| 2004-12-31 | 13.48% |
| 2003-12-31 | 6.43% |
| 2002-12-31 | 10.76% |
| 2001-12-31 | 7.61% |
| 2000-12-31 | 7.04% |
| 1999-12-31 | 6.96% |
| 1998-12-31 | 5.06% |
| 1997-12-31 | 6.86% |
| 1996-12-31 | 3.58% |
