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Equity Residential (EQR) Gross Margin: 46.32%

Is Equity Residential’s gross margin high or low?

Equity Residential's gross margin of 46.32% is 23% below its 5-year average of 60.52%, near the low end of its 5-year range (46.32%–64.37%).

As of Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 15.47% below its 12-month average of 54.80%.

EQR Gross Margin

EQR Gross Margin Chart

46.32%

Reported annual fiscal-period values; no daily interpolation.

-30.89% 10Y
EQR Gross Margin

EQR Average Gross Margin Chart

EQR Gross Margin

EQR Current vs Average Gross Margin Chart

EQR Gross Margin Metrics

GROSS MARGIN

46.32%

GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM

54.80%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y

59.31%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y

60.52%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y

63.25%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y

64.99%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y

52.40%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-15.47%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-21.91%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-23.46%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-26.76%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-28.73%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-11.60%

EQR Competitors' Gross Margin

NAMEMARKET CAPGROSS MARGINTTM3Y5Y
Equity Residential (EQR)$24.81B46.32%54.80%59.31%60.52%
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB)vs ›$26.05B67.92%65.07%64.75%64.34%
VICI Properties Inc. (VICI)vs ›$28.66B99.22%99.22%99.21%98.79%
SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC)vs ›$19.73B63.62%59.46%67.28%70.11%
Extra Space Storage Inc. (EXR)vs ›$30.81B27.87%52.37%65.12%68.48%
Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)vs ›$18.10B69.44%68.44%68.51%73.96%
Kimco Realty Corporation (KIM)vs ›$17.07B54.71%61.68%65.35%66.39%
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST)vs ›$16.83B27.80%27.99%41.22%41.10%
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (MAA)vs ›$15.58B39.58%32.19%33.30%31.77%
Regency Centers Corporation (REG)vs ›$14.62B47.88%57.92%64.95%67.13%

Gross Margin Analysis

Gross Margin

46.3%

(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue

Equity Residential Gross Margin Formula & Definition

Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Equity Residential Gross Margin FAQ

What is the gross margin for Equity Residential (EQR)?
The gross margin for EQR stock is 46.32%.
Is Equity Residential's gross margin high or low?
Equity Residential's gross margin of 46.32% is 23% below its 5-year average of 60.52%, near the low end of its 5-year range (46.32%–64.37%).
What is the TTM average gross margin for Equity Residential (EQR)?
The TTM average gross margin for EQR stock is 54.80%.
What is the 3Y average gross margin for Equity Residential (EQR)?
The 3Y average gross margin for EQR stock is 59.31%.
What is the 5Y average gross margin for Equity Residential (EQR)?
The 5Y average gross margin for EQR stock is 60.52%.
What is the 10Y average gross margin for Equity Residential (EQR)?
The 10Y average gross margin for EQR stock is 63.25%.
What is the 15Y average gross margin for Equity Residential (EQR)?
The 15Y average gross margin for EQR stock is 64.99%.
What is the 20Y average gross margin for Equity Residential (EQR)?
The 20Y average gross margin for EQR stock is 52.40%.

Equity Residential Gross Margin History

DATEGROSS MARGIN
2025-12-3146.32%
2024-12-3163.27%
2023-12-3163.59%
2022-12-3164.08%
2021-12-3161.49%
2020-12-3164.37%
2019-12-3166.37%
2018-12-3165.87%
2017-12-3166.57%
2016-12-3166.76%
2015-12-3167.02%
2014-12-3166.21%
2013-12-3165.06%
2012-12-3164.21%
2011-12-3130.86%
2010-12-3126.58%
2009-12-3129.94%
2008-12-3131.76%
2007-12-3130.25%
2006-12-3129.92%
2005-12-3129.86%
2004-12-3142.48%
2003-12-3189.20%
2002-12-3190.00%
2001-12-3166.68%
2000-12-31100.00%
1999-12-31116.20%
1998-12-31100.00%
1997-12-31100.00%
1996-12-31100.00%

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
Real Estate / REIT - Residential
Sector
Real Estate
Industry
REIT - Residential
CEO
Mark J. Parrell