Equity Commonwealth(NYSE:EQC) stock Fundamental Analysis

Fundamental Rating

Overall EQC gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated EQC against 129 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 is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year EQC was profitable.

EQC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.

The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: EQC reported negative net income in multiple years.

EQC had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

EQC's Return On Assets of 3.86% is amongst the best of the industry. EQC outperforms 87.69% of its industry peers.

Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 3.92%, EQC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.15% of the companies in the same industry.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
ROA	3.86%
ROE	3.92%
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

The Profit Margin of EQC (156.82%) is better than 100.00% 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 worse Gross Margin (55.85%) than 72.31% 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)	156.82%
GM	55.85%

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%

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ROE

ROIC

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

EQC does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.

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 5.88 indicates that EQC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.

The Altman-Z score of EQC (5.88) is better than 98.46% of its industry peers.

There is no outstanding debt for EQC. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Debt/Equity	0
Debt/FCF	0
Altman-Z	5.88

ROIC/WACCN/A

WACC8.97%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 66.07 indicates that EQC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.

With an excellent Current ratio value of 66.07, EQC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.

A Quick Ratio of 66.07 indicates that EQC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.

EQC has a better Quick ratio (66.07) than 100.00% of its industry peers.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Current Ratio	66.07
Quick Ratio	66.07

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

EQC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 28.91%, which is quite impressive.

EQC shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -18.89% yearly.

Looking at the last year, EQC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.19% in the last year.

EQC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -21.02% yearly.

EPS 1Y (TTM)28.91%

EPS 3Y-40.03%

EPS 5Y-18.89%

EPS Q2Q%33.76%

Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.19%

Revenue growth 3Y-2.99%

Revenue growth 5Y-21.02%

Sales Q2Q%-0.03%

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

EPS Next 2YN/A

EPS Next 3YN/A

EPS Next 5YN/A

Revenue Next YearN/A

Revenue Next 2YN/A

Revenue Next 3YN/A

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.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

EQC is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 1.84.

97.69% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EQC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.

Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 24.21, EQC is valued rather cheaply.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
PE	1.84
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 98.46% of the companies in the same industry.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
P/FCF	1.46
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

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1202.53%, EQC is a good candidate for dividend investing.

Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.71, EQC pays a better dividend. On top of this EQC pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.

Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, EQC pays a better dividend.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Dividend Yield	1202.53%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of EQC grows each year by 11.61%, which is quite nice.

EQC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.

EQC has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.

Dividend Growth(5Y)11.61%

Div Incr Years2

Div Non Decr Years2

5.3 Sustainability

509.21% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EQC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.

EQC's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.

DP509.21%

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Equity Commonwealth

NYSE:EQC (4/21/2025, 8:08:37 PM)

After market: 1.6 +0.02 (+1.27%)

1.58

-0.03 (-1.86%)

Chartmill FA Rating

GICS SectorReal Estate

GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

GICS IndustryDiversified REITs

Earnings (Last)04-30 2025-04-30

Earnings (Next)07-28 2025-07-28

Inst Owners92.02%

Inst Owner Change-2.43%

Ins Owners1.5%

Ins Owner Change8.43%

Market Cap169.72M

Analysts45

Price Target1.68 (6.33%)

Short Float %0.83%

Short Ratio0.64

Dividend

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Dividend Yield	1202.53%

Yearly Dividend4.4

Dividend Growth(5Y)11.61%

DP509.21%

Div Incr Years2

Div Non Decr Years2

Ex-DateN/A

Surprises & Revisions

EPS beat(2)N/A

Avg EPS beat(2)N/A

Min EPS beat(2)N/A

Max EPS beat(2)N/A

EPS beat(4)N/A

Avg EPS beat(4)N/A

Min EPS beat(4)N/A

Max EPS beat(4)N/A

EPS beat(8)N/A

Avg EPS beat(8)N/A

EPS beat(12)N/A

Avg EPS beat(12)N/A

EPS beat(16)N/A

Avg EPS beat(16)N/A

Revenue beat(2)N/A

Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A

Min Revenue beat(2)N/A

Max Revenue beat(2)N/A

Revenue beat(4)N/A

Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A

Min Revenue beat(4)N/A

Max Revenue beat(4)N/A

Revenue beat(8)N/A

Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A

Revenue beat(12)N/A

Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A

Revenue beat(16)N/A

Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A

PT rev (1m)-5.71%

PT rev (3m)-5.71%

EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A

EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A

EPS NY rev (1m)N/A

EPS NY rev (3m)N/A

Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A

Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A

Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A

Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A

Valuation

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
PE	1.84
Fwd PE	N/A
P/S	2.85
P/FCF	1.46
P/OCF	1.39
P/B	0.07
P/tB	0.07
EV/EBITDA	N/A

EPS(TTM)0.86

EY54.43%

EPS(NY)N/A

Fwd EYN/A

FCF(TTM)1.09

FCFY68.69%

OCF(TTM)1.14

OCFY72.04%

SpS0.56

BVpS22.2

TBVpS22.2

PEG (NY)N/A

PEG (5Y)N/A

Profitability

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
ROA	3.86%
ROE	3.92%
ROCE	N/A
ROIC	N/A
ROICexc	N/A
ROICexgc	N/A
OM	N/A
PM (TTM)	156.82%
GM	55.85%
FCFM	195.48%

ROA(3y)1.22%

ROA(5y)6.36%

ROE(3y)1.24%

ROE(5y)6.47%

ROIC(3y)N/A

ROIC(5y)N/A

ROICexc(3y)N/A

ROICexc(5y)N/A

ROICexgc(3y)N/A

ROICexgc(5y)N/A

ROCE(3y)N/A

ROCE(5y)N/A

ROICexcg growth 3YN/A

ROICexcg growth 5YN/A

ROICexc growth 3YN/A

ROICexc growth 5YN/A

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%

F-Score8

Asset Turnover0.02

Health

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Debt/Equity	0
Debt/FCF	0
Debt/EBITDA	N/A
Cap/Depr	38.16%
Cap/Sales	9.54%
Interest Coverage	N/A
Cash Conversion	N/A
Profit Quality	124.65%
Current Ratio	66.07
Quick Ratio	66.07
Altman-Z	5.88

F-Score8

WACC8.97%

ROIC/WACCN/A

Cap/Depr(3y)35.53%

Cap/Depr(5y)46.13%

Cap/Sales(3y)8.94%

Cap/Sales(5y)10.86%

Profit Quality(3y)N/A

Profit Quality(5y)N/A

High Growth Momentum

Growth

EPS 1Y (TTM)28.91%

EPS 3Y-40.03%

EPS 5Y-18.89%

EPS Q2Q%33.76%

EPS Next YN/A

EPS Next 2YN/A

EPS Next 3YN/A

EPS Next 5YN/A

Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.19%

Revenue growth 3Y-2.99%

Revenue growth 5Y-21.02%

Sales Q2Q%-0.03%

Revenue Next YearN/A

Revenue Next 2YN/A

Revenue Next 3YN/A

Revenue Next 5YN/A

EBIT growth 1Y28.27%

EBIT growth 3YN/A

EBIT growth 5YN/A

EBIT Next YearN/A

EBIT Next 3YN/A

EBIT Next 5YN/A

FCF growth 1Y89.86%

FCF growth 3Y76.23%

FCF growth 5Y5.43%

OCF growth 1Y88.1%

OCF growth 3Y54.27%

OCF growth 5Y6.44%

Equity Commonwealth (EQC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

1.2 Ratios

1.3 Margins

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

2.2 Solvency

2.3 Liquidity

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

3.2 Future

3.3 Evolution

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

4.2 Price Multiples

4.3 Compensation for Growth

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

5.2 History

5.3 Sustainability

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