AlphaStocks
5.1
Consider Buy

ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. (ESS)

Real Estate / Multi-Family Residential REITs

S&P 500

$273.72

Below average on several measures. Research carefully.

Consider Buy

Score based on 5 of 5 models — high confidence

#57out of 105 in Real Estate

Is ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. a Good Investment in 2026?

ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. (ESS) scores 5.1 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Consider Buy rating. The Buffett model rates ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. as Attractive. However, the Greenblatt Magic Formula model rates it Caution — Bottom half (rank 74%). ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. currently trades above its estimated fair value of $173, suggesting limited upside at current prices. ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. ranks #57 out of 105 stocks in the Real Estate sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E26.3ROE12.4Market Cap18BDiv Yield3.8

Estimated Fair Value

$172.9258% above

Trading above estimated fair value. Eps growth of -10% may not justify the premium.

Model-based estimate, not a price target.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Neutral

4/9

Buffett

Attractive

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Attractive

99% above fair value

Lynch

Caution

PEG 2.5 · Stalwart

Greenblatt

Caution

Bottom half (rank 74%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. (ESS) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. (ESS) scores 5.1 out of 10, earning a Consider Buy rating. This score is below average, suggesting caution. Trading above estimated fair value. Eps growth of -10% may not justify the premium.
What is ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC.'s Piotroski F-Score?
ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC.'s Piotroski F-Score status is Neutral. The raw score is 4/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is ESS overvalued or undervalued?
Based on AlphaStocks' model-based fair value estimate of $173, ESS appears overvalued. The stock currently trades 58% above its estimated fair value. Trading above estimated fair value. Eps growth of -10% may not justify the premium.
How does ESS compare to other Real Estate stocks?
ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. ranks #57 out of 105 stocks in the Real Estate sector, placing it in the top 54% of its sector by composite score. There are higher-ranked alternatives in this sector worth exploring.
What do investment models say about ESS?
AlphaStocks evaluates ESS using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Neutral; Buffett: Attractive; Graham: Attractive; Lynch: Caution; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Caution. These models are combined into a single composite score of 5.1/10.

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