Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 6.13%
Is Essex Property Trust, Inc.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 6.13% is 24% above its 5-year average of 4.94%, near the high end of its 5-year range (3.90%–6.13%).
As of Saturday, June 13, 2026. 4.43% above its 12-month average of 5.87%.
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ESS Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
ESS Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
ESS Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
6.13%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
5.87%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
5.39%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
4.94%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
4.36%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
3.97%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
5.88%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+4.43%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+13.73%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+24.05%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+40.57%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+54.53%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+4.30%
ESS Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) | $18.23B | 6.13% | 5.87% | 5.39% | 4.94% |
| Kimco Realty Corporation (KIM) | $17.47B | 3.80% | 3.38% | 3.04% | 2.90% |
| SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC) | $21.72B | 10.05% | 11.31% | 9.79% | 6.20% |
| Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) | $10.87B | 480.25% | 243.00% | 124.41% | 84.51% |
| AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) | $26.53B | 4.28% | 4.40% | 4.28% | 4.02% |
| Agree Realty Corporation (ADC) | $9.11B | 3.51% | 3.52% | 3.39% | 3.41% |
| NNN REIT, Inc. (NNN) | $8.86B | 6.10% | 6.31% | 6.25% | 5.96% |
| Terreno Realty Corporation (TRNO) | $7.15B | 3.66% | 3.42% | 3.48% | 3.75% |
| VICI Properties Inc. (VICI) | $30.71B | 7.92% | 7.91% | 6.98% | 6.96% |
| Opendoor Technologies Inc. (OPEN) | $3.40B | -13.12% | -11.84% | -12.26% | -10.63% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
6.1%
ROE
10.6%
Essex Property Trust, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Essex Property Trust, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for ESS stock is 6.13%.
- Is Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 6.13% is 24% above its 5-year average of 4.94%, near the high end of its 5-year range (3.90%–6.13%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ESS stock is 5.87%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ESS stock is 5.39%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ESS stock is 4.94%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ESS stock is 4.36%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ESS stock is 3.97%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ESS stock is 5.88%.
Essex Property Trust, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 6.13% |
| 2024-12-31 | 5.61% |
| 2023-12-31 | 4.87% |
| 2022-12-31 | 4.95% |
| 2021-12-31 | 4.19% |
| 2020-12-31 | 3.90% |
| 2019-12-31 | 3.88% |
| 2018-12-31 | 4.24% |
| 2017-12-31 | 3.88% |
| 2016-12-31 | 3.50% |
| 2015-12-31 | 2.82% |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.79% |
| 2013-12-31 | 3.73% |
| 2012-12-31 | 3.53% |
| 2011-12-31 | 3.41% |
| 2010-12-31 | 3.04% |
| 2009-12-31 | 3.30% |
| 2008-12-31 | 4.51% |
| 2007-12-31 | 1.69% |
| 2006-12-31 | 50.45% |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 1997-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 1996-12-31 | 0.00% |
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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