Company / Operating Margin
Equity Residential Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2019 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
50.2%
FY2019
5-year range
-
FY2016-FY2019
Trend
+16.1%
vs FY2018
Sector context
#17 of 70
Real Estate
What the data says
Equity Residential's operating margin of 50.2% is higher than 76% of companies in the Real Estate sector (FY2019). Operating Margin has increased for 3 consecutive years, from 35.3% in FY2016 to 50.2% in FY2019.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
50.2% in FY2019 with a 3-year CAGR of +14.9%. Top quartile in the Real Estate sector.
Improved from 40.6% to 50.2% over the past 2 years.
Real Estate sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +14.9pp
- 5-Year Change
- -
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 24% in Real EstateTop 24% of 70This company 50.2% Sector average 27.4%
▼
+83.2% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Equity Residential's operating margin has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2019, operating margin increased 16.1% year-over-year.
- Currently 22.8pp above the Real Estate sector average.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong profit margin: 38.4%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | - | - |
| FY2024 | - | - |
| FY2023 | - | - |
| FY2022 | - | - |
| FY2021 | - | - |
| FY2020 | - | - |
| FY2019 | 50.2% | +16.1% |
| FY2018 | 43.2% | +6.3% |
| FY2017 | 40.6% | +15.2% |
| FY2016 | 35.3% | -4.0% |
As of FY2019 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 28, 2026