Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc. (ELS) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$59.03 +0.31% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $58.95

Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc. (ELS) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 60/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C- • HOLD / WATCH Cap $11.46B
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As of 2026-11-02, Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc. (NYSE: ELS) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 60/100 at a spot price of $59.03 (+0.31% 1D, market cap $11.46B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 6/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, ELS ranks #428 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Financials sector (Real Estate Investment Trusts), ELS carries a Roarable C- (60/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 28.5x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 11.4%. By comparison, GLPI (Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc.) holds a C grade (65/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 14.8%, cap $11.49B) and UDR (UDR Inc.) posts a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E 30.1x, ROIC 7.3%, cap $11.38B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ELS leads on earnings multiple (28.5x) while GLPI leads on capital efficiency (14.8% ROIC).

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Per ELS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000895417), Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc. generated $1.53B in revenue (+0.3% YoY), $402.1M in net income, and $502.2M in free cash flow against $5.75B in total assets and $1.77B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $58.95 (-0.13%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 14/20 (B-) • 32.8% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 60/100 (C-) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 53.5% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERHOLD / WATCH • C-
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk C
Cash (14)Whales (6)SEC (15)Macro (10)CEO (15)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+0.9% Base Target
$72 Bull$60 Base$46 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for ELS)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±4.8%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (60/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY ELS SCORES 60/100 (C-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+15/20 pts (25% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 8/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+15/20 pts (25% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 75% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning6/20 pts (-14 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-14 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
52
Grade C-$58.94+5.1% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
55
Grade C$61.97-4% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
57
Grade C$59.49-0.8% Next Q
Current
60
Grade C-$59.03+0.4% Hist 90D α
Trajectory: C- (52) → C- (60)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the ELS Bull Thesis Could Fail

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Even with a 60/100 (C-) score, ELS faces multiple-compression risk if 28.5x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($60.45) or 200D SMA ($63.48) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($59.56) toward Bear Floor ($46.46).

🎲 LIVE PREDICTION MARKET ODDS TIED TO $ELS• $2.4M Crowd Pool • Kalshi / Polymarket Composite
Contract: “ELS Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE
44.730 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)
3.80>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCOREHIGH QUALITY (7–9)
8 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE14% OF RANGE
L: $57$59.03H: $69
1. Money & Cash Health● MIXED
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Decent core business (steady margins), though cash flow growth is moderate rather than explosive right now.

Factor Grade: B-RQD 14 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● TRIMMING
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Insiders and big institutional desks have been trimming shares rather than stepping up to buy.

Factor Grade: D+RQD 21 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WATCH
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

No major SEC filing blowups, though current interest rates and Fed liquidity call for normal position sizing.

Factor Grade: CRQD 25 / 40
MULTI-MODEL JEV QUANT JURY DELIBERATION

2-of-3 JEV AI Jury Bullish on ELS

Cash & Moat Bull AI
ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model
BULLISH (70)

11.4% ROIC with 42.0% gross margin and 4.38% FCF yield.

SEC Forensic Auditor AI
10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
BULLISH (75)

Altman-Z 4.20 and Piotroski 8/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI
Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
NEUTRAL (52)

21/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 10/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like ELS
  • ✓Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.
  • ✓Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
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ELS // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -5.75%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-02O $57.97H $59.03L $57.97C $59.03VOL 1.39M
RES: $62.09SUP: $55.26SMA50: $60.45SMA200: $63.48
$68.50$65.51$62.52$59.52$56.53RES $62.09SUP $55.26$59.032026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-02
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ELS Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
21.9%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +0.3% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

No active Ellis Vennor swing setup published on ELS today. View full Setup Ledger →

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No direct multi-tier Butterfly edges indexed yet for ELS. Explore sector supply chains on /butterfly.

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (ELS)

Financials Rank #428 of 1096 ⚔️ GLPI vs ELS Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (ELS vs. GLPI, UDR, AMH, EGP)

Industry: Real Estate Investment Trusts (172 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1096 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc. (ELS) ranks #428 by composite RQD confidence (60/100, grade C-) and #168 by equity capitalization ($11.46B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ELS leads on earnings valuation at 28.5x trailing P/E, while GLPI leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 14.8% ROIC and — gross margin. EGP currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 66/100 (C+) compared with ELS at 60/100 (C-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
ELS ACTIVE
Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc.
C- 60/100 28.5x — 11.4% +0.31% $11.46B Benchmark Subject
GLPI
Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc.
C 65/100 — — 14.8% -1.29% $11.49B /glpi-vs-els →
UDR
UDR Inc.
C 63/100 30.1x — 7.3% +0.28% $11.38B /udr-vs-els →
AMH
American Homes 4 Rent Common
C 62/100 32.8x — 3.8% +0.13% $11.34B /amh-vs-els →
EGP
EastGroup Properties Inc.
C+ 66/100 41.7x — 5.8% -0.46% $10.74B /egp-vs-els →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000895417

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc. (ELS) reported GAAP revenue of $1.53B (+0.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.53B , and +2.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $402.1M, operating cash flow of $571.1M, and free cash flow of $502.2M (-4.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, ELS closed FY2025 with $5.75B in total assets against $1.77B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $1.53B $402.1M $571.1M $502.2M $5.75B $1.77B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $1.53B $384.8M $596.7M $528.0M $5.65B $1.72B
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $1.49B $329.7M $548.0M $481.0M $6.30B $1.48B

3. ELS Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is ELS stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc. (NYSE: ELS) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 60/100 at a spot price of $59.03 (+0.31% 1D, market cap $11.46B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 6/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, ELS ranks #428 in composite RQD confidence.

How does ELS compare to GLPI and UDR in the Financials sector?

Within the Financials sector (Real Estate Investment Trusts), ELS carries a Roarable C- (60/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 28.5x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 11.4%. By comparison, GLPI (Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc.) holds a C grade (65/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 14.8%, cap $11.49B) and UDR (UDR Inc.) posts a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E 30.1x, ROIC 7.3%, cap $11.38B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ELS leads on earnings multiple (28.5x) while GLPI leads on capital efficiency (14.8% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for ELS?

Per ELS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000895417), Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc. generated $1.53B in revenue (+0.3% YoY), $402.1M in net income, and $502.2M in free cash flow against $5.75B in total assets and $1.77B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is ELS trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

ELS last traded at $59.03 (+0.31% on volume of 2,091,781 shares), positioning the stock -2.35% below its 50-day simple moving average ($60.45) and -7.01% below its 200-day simple moving average ($63.48). Across its 52-week range of $57.46 to $69.00, ELS sits at the 13.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 44.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.8% ($56.20 to $61.86).

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Should I buy, hold, or sell ELS stock right now?

Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc. (ELS) currently earns a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold — HOLD) with 60/100 RQD Confidence. Solid steady margins (11% return on capital), mixed timing at 29x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

What is ELS's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

ELS's 12-month base price target is $59.56 (range $46.46 to $72.45), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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ELS — Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:15:51Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, ELS carries an RQD Score of 60 and a letter grade of C-, labeled "Roarable Hold — Cautious Neutral." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20 (ROIC 11.4%; FCF yield 4.38%); Whale 13F Flow 6/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning); Insider Conviction 15/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow); Macro Regime Fit 10/20 (Beta 1.12; sector sensitivity); and Forensic Balance Sheet 15/20 (Altman Z 2.5; Piotroski F 8/9; Debt/Equity 0.5). The strongest pillars are the cash engine and balance sheet, which indicate durable cash generation and a comparatively sound financial structure. The weakest pillar is institutional 13F flow at 6/20, and macro regime fit at 10/20 reflects the stock's Beta of 1.12 and its sector sensitivity. For a prospective investor, the rating implies a neutral stance: the financial base supports the thesis, but valuation (P/E TTM 28.5) and weak institutional flow temper upside conviction. This is an analytical summary, not personalized advice.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
$58.85$11.46B28.526.527.62.063.38%1.12$57.46 - $6911.4%

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$1531.4M$391.3M$402.1MN/A$502.2MN/A$1768.8M
FY 2024$1526.2M$380.7M$384.8MN/A$528.0MN/A$1719.8M
FY 2023$1489.4M$320.1M$329.7MN/A$481.0MN/A$1475.3M

Per the SEC financials, revenue rose from $1489.4M (FY 2023) to $1531.4M (FY 2025), and net income moved from $329.7M to $402.1M over the same span. Market data shows an operating margin of 25.6% and a net margin of 26.3%, with ROIC of 11.4%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 2.5, the Piotroski F-Score is 8/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.5. FCF declined from $528.0M in FY 2024 to $502.2M in FY 2025, and debt increased from $1719.8M to $1768.8M over that period.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

  • Positive/Catalyst (GREEN): A Yahoo Finance item reports Q3 results that "steady the story," with the stock described as jumping on the release.
  • Neutral (YELLOW): Multiple items (Yahoo Finance, Seeking Alpha, Stock Titan) cover a valuation-positive "may be undervalued on cash flow" view, a "remains a buy" view, and a results-call scheduling notice for Q3 results released Oct. 20.
  • Risk Watch (RED): A marketscreener.com item reports a leadership change naming Patrick Waite as Chief Executive. A MarketBeat item reports the stock falling 4.3% after an earnings miss.
  • Proprietary signals: Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, none are recorded.

Open Questions

  • What is the revenue and customer composition of ELS's business, and what drives its operating margin of 25.6%?
  • What explains the FCF decline from $528.0M (FY 2024) to $502.2M (FY 2025) alongside rising debt?
  • What were the specific Q3 results and the earnings miss referenced in the news wire?
  • What is the reported cash position and EPS by period, given these fields are N/A in the filings?
  • What are the analyst price targets and institutional holder positions underlying the 6/20 whale pillar score?

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ELS Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $59.03?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is ELS (C- • RQD 60/100) a Buy at $58.85?

Welcome to the ELS (Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 60/100 (Roarable Hold — Cautious Neutral) in Real Estate Investment Trusts. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

MU MultipleCompression Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $48.85 (-17.0%)
Spot @ $58.85

Pump the brakes on ELS — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on ELS, but look at what you are paying: 28.5x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

DE DeltaGamma_99 Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $67.68 (+15.0%)
Spot @ $58.85

ELS cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on ELS, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Real Estate Investment Trusts and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $58.85 (52-wk range $57.46 - $69.00), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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