Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) Return on Equity (ROE): 10.59%
Is Essex Property Trust, Inc.’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s 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 Saturday, June 13, 2026. 17.04% below its 12-month average of 12.77%.
ESS Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
ESS Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
ESS Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
ESS Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
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
7.01%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
7.71%
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
+51.07%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+37.27%
ESS Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) | $18.23B | 10.59% | 12.77% | 10.04% | 9.63% |
| Kimco Realty Corporation (KIM) | $17.47B | 5.93% | 4.74% | 4.42% | 7.34% |
| SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC) | $21.72B | -21.71% | -18.19% | -13.71% | -9.97% |
| Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) | $10.87B | 15.29% | 10.98% | 10.75% | 9.75% |
| AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) | $26.53B | 9.75% | 9.06% | 9.03% | 8.83% |
| Agree Realty Corporation (ADC) | $9.11B | 3.52% | 3.34% | 3.31% | 3.41% |
| NNN REIT, Inc. (NNN) | $8.86B | 8.81% | 8.97% | 8.88% | 8.04% |
| Terreno Realty Corporation (TRNO) | $7.15B | 9.88% | 7.38% | 7.21% | 6.35% |
| VICI Properties Inc. (VICI) | $30.71B | 11.01% | 10.04% | 8.78% | 8.83% |
| Opendoor Technologies Inc. (OPEN) | $3.40B | -145.49% | -92.16% | -84.34% | -63.85% |
Return Analysis
ROE
10.6%
ROA
4.4%
Essex Property Trust, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
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
Essex Property Trust, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for ESS stock is 10.59%.
- Is Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s 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%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for ESS stock is 12.77%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for ESS stock is 10.04%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for ESS stock is 9.63%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for ESS stock is 8.04%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for ESS stock is 7.01%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for ESS stock is 7.71%.
Essex Property Trust, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
| 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% |
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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