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EQR EV/EBITDA Analysis

17.3x

Updated 273h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

EV/EBITDA (enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) measures how many years of operating profit it would take to pay for the whole company, including debt.

Sector Performance

65th percentile

EQR

17.3x

Sector Median

13.6x

Sector Avg

-30.9x

Prior Period

17.6x(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

At 17.3x, EQR is priced above the sector median of 13.6x, placing it in the 65th percentile among peers, so it costs more than most similar companies. The year-over-year change is N/A, meaning no comparison to last year is available, while the quarter-over-quarter change of -1.6% shows a slight decline from the prior quarter's 17.6x. The combination of a high valuation with a small downward move suggests the stock is expensive but slightly cooling, which implies limited upside unless earnings grow faster than the price. This level and trend point to a higher risk of paying too much, but the modest QoQ decline offers a little relief. The metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the premium to peers is not extreme enough to clearly contradict it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about EQR?

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.

How is the EV/EBITDA calculated?

EV/EBITDA is calculated as: Enterprise Value / EBITDA.

Who are EQR's closest peers by EV/EBITDA?

The closest peers by EV/EBITDA include: SMTC (76.6x), SHOP (80.2x), OKTA (83.5x), TEAM (101.4x), STEM (102.7x).

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The Formula

Enterprise Value / EBITDA

Why It Matters

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.