EQUITY COMMONWEALTH (EQC)
US2946281027 - REIT
Taking everything into account, EQC scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. EQC was compared to 130 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. EQC is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. EQC has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally EQC also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year EQC was profitable.
In the past year EQC had a positive cash flow from operations.
EQC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years EQC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.72%, EQC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 1.74%, EQC is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.56% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.72% | ||
| ROE | 1.74% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)1.22%
ROA(5y)6.36%
ROE(3y)1.24%
ROE(5y)6.47%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
EQC's Profit Margin of 71.75% is amongst the best of the industry. EQC outperforms 99.22% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EQC has remained more or less at the same level.
EQC has a Gross Margin of 54.38%. This is in the lower half of the industry: EQC underperforms 75.78% of its industry peers.
EQC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 71.75% | ||
| GM | 54.38% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-40.98%
PM growth 5Y0.44%
GM growth 3Y-1.07%
GM growth 5Y-1.68%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
EQC does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for EQC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
EQC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
EQC has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.80 indicates that EQC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.80, EQC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
EQC has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.8 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.04%
2.3 Liquidity
EQC has a Current Ratio of 109.34. This indicates that EQC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
EQC has a better Current ratio (109.34) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
EQC has a Quick Ratio of 109.34. This indicates that EQC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 109.34, EQC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 109.34 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 109.34 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.70% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, EQC shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -18.89% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -4.52% in the past year.
The Revenue for EQC have been decreasing by -21.02% on average. This is quite bad
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.7%
EPS 3Y-34.93%
EPS 5Y-18.89%
EPS Q2Q%-3.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.52%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.99%
Revenue growth 5Y-21.02%
Sales Q2Q%-8.02%
3.2 Future
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
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Revenue Next YearN/A
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Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 1.72, the valuation of EQC can be described as very cheap.
EQC's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. EQC is cheaper than 97.66% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EQC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.83), we can say EQC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
EQC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. EQC is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1124.26%, EQC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
In the last 3 months the price of EQC has falen by -91.30%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
EQC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 15.68. EQC pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.24, EQC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1124.26% |
5.2 History
The dividend of EQC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.61%!
EQC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of EQC decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.61%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
EQC pays out 23.96% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP23.96%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EQUITY COMMONWEALTH
NYSE:EQC (12/18/2024, 6:40:00 PM)
After market: 1.72 0 (0%)1.72
+0.04 (+2.38%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
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Market Cap184.61M
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| Dividend Yield | 1124.26% |
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| PE | 1.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | 1.72% | ||
| ROE | 1.74% | ||
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| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 71.75% | ||
| GM | 54.38% | ||
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Asset Turnover0.02
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 109.34 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 109.34 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)8.7%
EPS 3Y-34.93%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.52%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.99%
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