Equity Residential (EQR) fair value analysis

S&P 500 · Updated 2026-09-07

Equity Residential is a real estate investment trust that develops, acquires, and manages apartment communities. The company operates residential properties primarily throughout the United States.

Forward Fair Value verdict

Undervalued

Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model, EQR is trading at a 10–25% discount to estimated fair value.

EQR currently ranks #11 of 34 Real Estate stocks by discount to Forward Fair Value. It has screened as Undervalued for 3 consecutive weekly runs.

Last price: $63.66
Sector: Real Estate
12-month range: $59.08–$67.57

Derived indicators

Coarse bands from TickrTrends' weekly models; exact figures are part of the full report.

Quality grade: C
Leverage: Moderate
Margin trend: Stable
Revenue growth: Modest
52-week position: The upper-middle quarter of its range
DCF cross-check: Overvalued

What our data shows for EQR

Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for EQR, built from quarterly earnings records.
Shares are trading in the middle of their 12-month price range of $59.08–$67.57.

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How Forward Fair Value works

TickrTrends computes a Forward Fair Value for every covered stock each week: a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple is applied to the analyst-consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year. Every input window is validated for continuity and every result is screened for plausibility before publication.

Recent EQR news

TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for EQR is currently mixed, computed from recent coverage.

Sector Spotlight: Multifamily REITs - The Wait For Lower Rates Is Over (seekingalpha.com, 2026-09-03)
TickrTrends take: Equity Residential operates in the multifamily housing sector, which has been awaiting a favorable rate environment to support property valuations and financing conditions. With the headline indicating that the period of waiting for lower rates has concluded, the company's valuation metrics deserve attention as market conditions shift to reflect any changes in cap rates and borrowing costs. Given TickrTrends' current undervalued assessment, investors should monitor whether improved rate conditions translate into operational or financial improvements that could validate or adjust this valuation stance.
iShares REET vs FlexShares GQRE: Which REIT Fund Wins? (finance.yahoo.com, 2026-09-03)
TickrTrends take: Equity Residential (EQR) operates in a competitive Real Estate sector where REIT fund performance comparisons highlight the importance of underlying asset valuations and portfolio composition choices. Given TickrTrends' current Undervalued assessment of EQR, investors comparing REIT vehicles should monitor whether EQR's individual valuation metrics justify its position relative to broader REIT index offerings. The divergence in performance between different REIT funds underscores how stock-level valuation discrepancies can create opportunities for those focused on underpriced equities within the sector.
A Look at Equity Residential (EQR) After 3.5% Decline -- GF Value $69.46 vs Price $63.66 (gurufocus.com, 2026-08-31)
TickrTrends take: Equity Residential shares have declined recently, and according to GF Value analysis, the stock is trading below its estimated fair value. TickrTrends currently rates EQR as undervalued in the Real Estate sector, which aligns with this valuation gap that investors focused on price-to-value metrics may find noteworthy. Readers monitoring this multifamily residential real estate operator should track whether this valuation discount persists or narrows as market conditions evolve.

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TickrTrends weekly updates

2026-09-07 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
2026-09-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
2026-08-31 — TickrTrends initiated weekly Forward Fair Value coverage of this stock.

Frequently asked questions

Is EQR stock undervalued?

Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-09-07), EQR is trading at a 10–25% discount to estimated fair value and screens as undervalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.

What is EQR's TickrTrends verdict?

EQR's current verdict is Undervalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.

How does EQR compare to other Real Estate stocks?

EQR ranks #11 of 34 Real Estate stocks in TickrTrends' coverage when sorted by discount to Forward Fair Value.

Is EQR overbought or oversold?

TickrTrends does not currently publish an RSI signal for EQR.

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