Equity Residential (EQR) Net Profit Margin: 30.56%
Is Equity Residential’s net profit margin high or low?
Equity Residential's net profit margin of 30.56% is 16% below its 5-year average of 36.33%, near the low end of its 5-year range (28.40%–54.09%).
As of Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 13.77% below its 12-month average of 35.44%.
EQR Net Profit Margin Chart
Reported annual fiscal-period values; no daily interpolation.
EQR Average Net Profit Margin Chart
EQR Current vs Average Net Profit Margin Chart
EQR Net Profit Margin Metrics
NET PROFIT MARGIN
30.56%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM
35.44%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y
32.09%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y
36.33%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y
46.59%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y
33.36%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y
36.45%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-13.77%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-4.76%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-15.88%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-34.40%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-8.40%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-16.15%
EQR Competitors' Net Profit Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | NET PROFIT MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Residential (EQR) | $24.81B | 30.56% | 35.44% | 32.09% | 36.33% |
| AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB)vs › | $26.05B | 37.27% | 35.89% | 37.29% | 38.15% |
| VICI Properties Inc. (VICI)vs › | $28.78B | 76.69% | 69.44% | 62.86% | 65.23% |
| SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC)vs › | $19.73B | 35.66% | 32.70% | 25.36% | 18.81% |
| Extra Space Storage Inc. (EXR)vs › | $30.81B | 27.82% | 27.23% | 32.24% | 35.89% |
| Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)vs › | $18.10B | 30.17% | 38.59% | 31.72% | 33.14% |
| Kimco Realty Corporation (KIM)vs › | $17.07B | 28.51% | 23.73% | 22.86% | 41.32% |
| Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST)vs › | $16.83B | 16.40% | 12.38% | 12.90% | 1.00% |
| Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (MAA)vs › | $15.64B | 17.60% | 22.16% | 25.40% | 24.46% |
| Regency Centers Corporation (REG)vs › | $14.62B | 38.12% | 30.28% | 31.29% | 26.58% |
Margin Comparison
Operating Margin
28.5%
Net Profit Margin
30.6%
Equity Residential Net Profit Margin Formula & Definition
Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue
Net profit margin is the percentage of revenue that becomes net income after all expenses, taxes, and interest.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Equity Residential Net Profit Margin FAQ
- What is the net profit margin for Equity Residential (EQR)?
- The net profit margin for EQR stock is 30.56%.
- Is Equity Residential's net profit margin high or low?
- Equity Residential's net profit margin of 30.56% is 16% below its 5-year average of 36.33%, near the low end of its 5-year range (28.40%–54.09%).
- What is the TTM average net profit margin for Equity Residential (EQR)?
- The TTM average net profit margin for EQR stock is 35.44%.
- What is the 3Y average net profit margin for Equity Residential (EQR)?
- The 3Y average net profit margin for EQR stock is 32.09%.
- What is the 5Y average net profit margin for Equity Residential (EQR)?
- The 5Y average net profit margin for EQR stock is 36.33%.
- What is the 10Y average net profit margin for Equity Residential (EQR)?
- The 10Y average net profit margin for EQR stock is 46.59%.
- What is the 15Y average net profit margin for Equity Residential (EQR)?
- The 15Y average net profit margin for EQR stock is 33.36%.
- What is the 20Y average net profit margin for Equity Residential (EQR)?
- The 20Y average net profit margin for EQR stock is 36.45%.
Equity Residential Net Profit Margin History
| DATE | NET PROFIT MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 36.12% |
| 2024-12-31 | 34.76% |
| 2023-12-31 | 29.07% |
| 2022-12-31 | 28.40% |
| 2021-12-31 | 54.09% |
| 2020-12-31 | 35.53% |
| 2019-12-31 | 35.93% |
| 2018-12-31 | 25.51% |
| 2017-12-31 | 24.42% |
| 2016-12-31 | 176.94% |
| 2015-12-31 | 31.70% |
| 2014-12-31 | 24.14% |
| 2013-12-31 | 76.67% |
| 2012-12-31 | 48.17% |
| 2011-12-31 | 45.01% |
| 2010-12-31 | 14.24% |
| 2009-12-31 | 18.63% |
| 2008-12-31 | 19.97% |
| 2007-12-31 | 48.56% |
| 2006-12-31 | 53.90% |
| 2005-12-31 | 44.08% |
| 2004-12-31 | 26.93% |
| 2003-12-31 | 29.83% |
| 2002-12-31 | 21.13% |
| 2001-12-31 | 21.82% |
| 2000-12-31 | 27.06% |
| 1999-12-31 | 26.11% |
| 1998-12-31 | 19.31% |
| 1997-12-31 | 23.63% |
| 1996-12-31 | 21.24% |
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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.
- Sector
- Real Estate
- Industry
- REIT - Residential
- CEO
- Mark J. Parrell