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Debt to Equity Ratio: 0.81

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Is the debt to equity ratio high or low?

The debt to equity ratio of 0.81 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.75, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.68–0.82).

As of Friday, June 26, 2026. 3.32% above its 12-month average of 0.78.

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Debt to Equity

EQR Debt to Equity Ratio

0.81

Reported quarterly debt to equity ratio; no daily interpolation.

-1.33% 5Y
EQR Debt to Equity Ratio

EQR Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

EQR Debt to Equity Ratio

EQR Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

EQR Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO

0.81

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM

0.78

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y

0.74

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y

0.75

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y

0.80

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y

0.87

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y

1.17

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+3.32%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+9.35%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+7.75%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+0.83%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-6.87%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-30.92%

EQR Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPDEBT TO EQUITY RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Equity Residential (EQR)$25.47B0.810.780.740.75
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB)vs ›$26.41B0.800.740.730.73
VICI Properties Inc. (VICI)vs ›$28.57B0.640.660.670.64
Extra Space Storage Inc. (EXR)vs ›$30.97B1.111.021.281.58
SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC)vs ›$19.19B-3.1612.3311.198.52
Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)vs ›$18.35B1.251.231.171.13
Kimco Realty Corporation (KIM)vs ›$17.21B0.830.820.800.83
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST)vs ›$17.00B0.860.850.780.83
Crown Castle Inc. (CCI)vs ›$34.71B-18.084.133.562.99
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (MAA)vs ›$16.07B0.950.900.820.80

Financial Health

Debt/Equity

0.81

Current Ratio

0.05

Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition

Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ

What is the debt to equity ratio for Equity Residential (EQR)?
The debt to equity ratio for EQR stock is 0.81.
Is Equity Residential's debt to equity ratio high or low?
The debt to equity ratio of 0.81 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.75, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.68–0.82).
What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for Equity Residential (EQR)?
The TTM average debt to equity ratio for EQR stock is 0.78.
What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for Equity Residential (EQR)?
The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for EQR stock is 0.74.
What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for Equity Residential (EQR)?
The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for EQR stock is 0.75.
What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for Equity Residential (EQR)?
The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for EQR stock is 0.80.
What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for Equity Residential (EQR)?
The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for EQR stock is 0.87.
What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for Equity Residential (EQR)?
The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for EQR stock is 1.17.

EQR Debt to Equity Ratio History

DATEDEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
2026-03-310.81
2025-12-310.80
2025-09-300.79
2025-06-300.79
2025-03-310.74
2024-12-310.76
2024-09-300.80
2024-06-300.68
2024-03-310.68
2023-12-310.69
2023-09-300.70
2023-06-300.70
2023-03-310.68
2022-12-310.69
2022-09-300.71
2022-06-300.76
2022-03-310.78
2021-12-310.79
2021-09-300.79
2021-06-300.82
2021-03-310.81
2020-12-310.80
2020-09-300.83
2020-06-300.83
2020-03-310.85
2019-12-310.91
2019-09-300.92
2019-06-300.93
2019-03-310.92
2018-12-310.87
2018-09-300.86
2018-06-300.86
2018-03-310.84
2017-12-310.87
2017-09-300.88
2017-06-300.87
2017-03-310.87
2016-12-310.88
2016-09-300.84
2016-06-300.76
2016-03-310.78
2015-12-311.05
2015-09-301.03
2015-06-301.03
2015-03-311.05
2014-12-311.05
2014-09-301.06
2014-06-301.08
2014-03-311.05
2013-12-311.02
2013-09-301.10
2013-06-301.14
2013-03-311.20
2012-12-311.17
2012-09-301.55
2012-06-301.60
2012-03-311.62
2011-12-311.71
2011-09-301.53
2011-06-301.64
2011-03-311.83
2010-12-311.95
2010-09-302.14
2010-06-301.98
2010-03-311.89
2009-12-311.86
2009-09-301.98
2009-06-302.02
2009-03-312.02
2008-12-312.10
2008-09-301.96
2008-06-301.94
2008-03-311.94
2007-12-311.88
2007-09-301.85
2007-06-301.78
2007-03-311.65
2006-12-311.37
2006-09-301.51
2006-06-301.36
2006-03-311.32
2005-12-311.41
2005-09-301.29
2005-06-301.28
2005-03-311.23
2004-12-311.27
2004-09-301.27
2004-06-301.27
2004-03-311.25
2003-12-311.07
2003-09-301.05
2003-06-301.09
2003-03-311.11
2002-12-311.06
2002-09-301.05
2002-06-301.05

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About Equity Residential

Equity Residential is committed to cultivating vibrant living environments where residents can flourish. This S&P 500 firm specializes in the acquisition, development, and ongoing management of rental properties, strategically located within or near thriving metropolitan areas that attract desirable, long-term tenants. The company's substantial portfolio includes ownership or investment in 305 properties, comprising a total of 78,568 apartment units, situated in key markets such as Boston, New York, Washington, D.C., Seattle, San Francisco, Southern California, and Denver.

Chicago, IL
2,500 employees
www.equityapartments.com
Real Estate / REIT - Residential
Sector
Real Estate
Industry
REIT - Residential
CEO
Mark J. Parrell
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