Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (ELS)

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Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (ELS) is up 3.2% since the beginning of the year. At $62 per share, ELS is trading 10.1% below its 52-week high of $69. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ELS shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $937.

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (ELS) has returned 3.20% so far this year and 2.15% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ELS has returned 7.73% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 25, 1993, ELS's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.24%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.7 years.

Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Mar 1993 with a return of +29.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -20.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, ELS closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 24, 2008 with a return of +20.9%, while the worst single day was Dec 1, 2008 at -20.5%.

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 9.33%, beta of 0.75, and R2 of 0.25 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 25, 1993.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (72.74%) than losses (42.58%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• R2 of 0.25 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

ELS ranks 43 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. provided a 3.37% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.09 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 20 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. was 58.96%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 343 trading sessions.

The current Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. drawdown is 20.14%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the REIT - Residential industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.