Equity Residential (EQR) Return on Assets (ROA): 4.65%
Is Equity Residential’s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
Equity Residential's return on assets (ROA) of 4.65% is in line with its 5-year average of 4.86%, around the middle of its 5-year range (3.84%–6.30%).
As of Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 10.32% below its 12-month average of 5.19%.
EQR Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
Reported annual fiscal-period values; no daily interpolation.
EQR Average Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
EQR Current vs Average Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
EQR Return on Assets (ROA) Metrics
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA)
4.65%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG TTM
5.19%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 3Y
4.60%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 5Y
4.86%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 10Y
5.85%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 15Y
4.17%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 20Y
4.54%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-10.32%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+1.20%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-4.39%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-20.57%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+11.43%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+2.34%
EQR Competitors' Return on Assets (ROA)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Residential (EQR) | $24.81B | 4.65% | 5.19% | 4.60% | 4.86% |
| AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB)vs › | $26.05B | 5.16% | 4.95% | 4.99% | 4.88% |
| VICI Properties Inc. (VICI)vs › | $28.78B | 6.59% | 5.92% | 5.13% | 5.25% |
| SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC)vs › | $19.73B | 8.68% | 7.83% | 6.24% | 4.60% |
| Extra Space Storage Inc. (EXR)vs › | $30.81B | 3.24% | 3.15% | 4.07% | 4.89% |
| Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)vs › | $18.10B | 4.40% | 5.43% | 4.36% | 4.26% |
| Kimco Realty Corporation (KIM)vs › | $17.07B | 3.15% | 2.50% | 2.32% | 3.74% |
| Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST)vs › | $16.83B | 7.69% | 5.60% | 5.60% | 2.77% |
| Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (MAA)vs › | $15.64B | 3.25% | 4.10% | 4.67% | 4.28% |
| Regency Centers Corporation (REG)vs › | $14.62B | 4.97% | 3.64% | 3.67% | 3.07% |
Asset Efficiency
ROA
4.7%
ROE
8.9%
Equity Residential Return on Assets (ROA) Formula & Definition
ROA = Net Income / Total Assets
Return on assets measures how efficiently a company generates profit from its total assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Equity Residential Return on Assets (ROA) FAQ
- What is the return on assets (ROA) for Equity Residential (EQR)?
- The return on assets (ROA) for EQR stock is 4.65%.
- Is Equity Residential's return on assets (ROA) high or low?
- Equity Residential's return on assets (ROA) of 4.65% is in line with its 5-year average of 4.86%, around the middle of its 5-year range (3.84%–6.30%).
- What is the TTM average return on assets (ROA) for Equity Residential (EQR)?
- The TTM average return on assets (ROA) for EQR stock is 5.19%.
- What is the 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for Equity Residential (EQR)?
- The 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for EQR stock is 4.60%.
- What is the 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for Equity Residential (EQR)?
- The 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for EQR stock is 4.86%.
- What is the 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for Equity Residential (EQR)?
- The 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for EQR stock is 5.85%.
- What is the 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for Equity Residential (EQR)?
- The 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for EQR stock is 4.17%.
- What is the 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for Equity Residential (EQR)?
- The 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for EQR stock is 4.54%.
Equity Residential Return on Assets (ROA) History
| DATE | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 5.40% |
| 2024-12-31 | 4.97% |
| 2023-12-31 | 4.17% |
| 2022-12-31 | 3.84% |
| 2021-12-31 | 6.30% |
| 2020-12-31 | 4.50% |
| 2019-12-31 | 4.58% |
| 2018-12-31 | 3.22% |
| 2017-12-31 | 2.93% |
| 2016-12-31 | 20.73% |
| 2015-12-31 | 3.76% |
| 2014-12-31 | 2.75% |
| 2013-12-31 | 8.02% |
| 2012-12-31 | 4.89% |
| 2011-12-31 | 5.36% |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.75% |
| 2009-12-31 | 2.35% |
| 2008-12-31 | 2.54% |
| 2007-12-31 | 6.31% |
| 2006-12-31 | 7.12% |
| 2005-12-31 | 6.11% |
| 2004-12-31 | 3.74% |
| 2003-12-31 | 4.74% |
| 2002-12-31 | 3.57% |
| 2001-12-31 | 3.87% |
| 2000-12-31 | 4.48% |
| 1999-12-31 | 3.36% |
| 1998-12-31 | 2.41% |
| 1997-12-31 | 2.49% |
| 1996-12-31 | 3.40% |
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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