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EQR Gross Margin Analysis

61.4%

Updated 273h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue left after subtracting the direct costs of producing a property’s rental services, so 61.4% means EQR retains $0.614 of every revenue dollar before operating expenses.

Sector Performance

71th percentile

EQR

61.4%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

61.3%(Apr 2026)

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Deep Analysis

That figure sits above the sector median of 46.4%, placing EQR at the 72nd percentile among peers, indicating stronger cost efficiency than most comparable firms. The trend direction is N/A, with year-over-year change N/A and quarter-over-quarter change N/A, so no recent momentum can be confirmed from the provided data. The combination of a high gross margin with an unknown trend means the efficiency advantage is real but its trajectory is unverified, leaving no clear basis for expecting improvement or deterioration. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the strong level justifies not being bearish, while the missing trend prevents a bullish case from being made.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about EQR?

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

How is the Gross Margin calculated?

Gross Margin is calculated as: Gross Profit / Revenue.

Who are EQR's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: LVS (46.9%), ORLY (51.4%), MPWR (55.2%), NEM (56.0%), REI (56.0%).

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The Formula

Gross Profit / Revenue

Why It Matters

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.