The price-to-earnings ratio for Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc (NYSE: ELS) is 35.05x, which is above its average ratio. Moreover, the 36-month beta value for ELS is 0.80. Analysts have varying opinions on the stock, with 5 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 2 as “overweight,” 9 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
The public float for ELS is 185.76M and currently, short sellers hold a 2.15% of that float. On January 10, 2025, ELS’s average trading volume was 1.26M shares.
ELS) stock’s latest price update
The stock price of Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc (NYSE: ELS) has surged by 0.57 when compared to previous closing price of 65.38, but the company has seen a -1.28% decline in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. seekingalpha.com reported 2025-01-08 that In this article, I highlight three dividend stocks I trust for building generational wealth. These stocks offer stability and consistent income growth over time. Each of these picks has a strong, reliable track record, making them excellent choices for long-term investors. They align with my strategy for lasting financial success. By focusing on these stocks, you can establish a foundation for wealth that spans generations, ensuring your portfolio thrives, no matter the market conditions.
ELS’s Market Performance
Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc (ELS) has experienced a -1.28% fall in stock performance for the past week, with a -5.67% drop in the past month, and a -0.56% drop in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 2.32%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 1.99% for ELS. The simple moving average for the past 20 days is -2.09% for ELS’s stock, with a -2.33% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of ELS
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for ELS stocks, with Jefferies repeating the rating for ELS by listing it as a “Buy.” The predicted price for ELS in the upcoming period, according to Jefferies is $80 based on the research report published on January 02, 2025 of the current year 2025.
Jefferies, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see ELS reach a price target of $72. The rating they have provided for ELS stocks is “Hold” according to the report published on October 17th, 2024.
Wells Fargo gave a rating of “Overweight” to ELS, setting the target price at $82 in the report published on September 19th of the previous year.
ELS Trading at -4.99% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought ELS to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -14.16% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 1.99%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 2.32%, as shares sank -6.22% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading -5.25% lower at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, ELS fell by -1.28%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by +1.67% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $67.15. In addition, Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc saw -1.28% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further losses.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at ELS starting from Seavey Paul, who proposed sale 59,985 shares at the price of $71.30 back on Nov 12 ’24. After this action, Seavey Paul now owns shares of Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc, valued at $4,276,930 using the latest closing price.
Seavey Paul, the EVP & Chief Financial Officer of Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc, sale 31,988 shares at $74.83 during a trade that took place back on Sep 17 ’24, which means that Seavey Paul is holding 0 shares at $2,393,662 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for ELS
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.37 for the present operating margin
- 0.41 for the gross margin
The net margin for Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc stands at 0.24. The total capital return value is set at 0.11. Equity return is now at value 25.45, with 6.44 for asset returns.
Based on Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc (ELS), the company’s capital structure generated 0.71 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.18. The debt to equity ratio resting at 2.44. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 3.98.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 669.63 million with net debt to EBITDA at 4.85. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 10.68. The receivables turnover for the company is 27.26for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.27.
Conclusion
To wrap up, the performance of Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc (ELS) has been bad in recent times. The stock has received a mixed of “buy” and “hold” ratings from analysts. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
