Logo image of EQC

Equity Commonwealth (EQC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:EQC - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US2946281027 - REIT - Currency: USD

1.58  -0.03 (-1.86%)

After market: 1.6 +0.02 (+1.27%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, EQC scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. EQC was compared to 129 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. EQC has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. EQC has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

Quickly go to:

4

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

EQC had positive earnings in the past year.
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.
EQC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFEQC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.86%, EQC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.69% of the companies in the same industry.
EQC has a better Return On Equity (3.92%) than 66.15% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector 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
EQC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICEQC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10

1.3 Margins

EQC has a Profit Margin of 156.82%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EQC outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
EQC's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
EQC's Gross Margin of 55.85% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. EQC is outperformed by 72.31% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EQC has declined.
Industry RankSector 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%
EQC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsEQC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200 400 600

More info and screens

8

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.
EQC Yearly Shares OutstandingEQC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
EQC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsEQC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

EQC has an Altman-Z score of 5.88. This indicates that EQC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
EQC's Altman-Z score of 5.88 is amongst the best of the industry. EQC outperforms 98.46% of its industry peers.
EQC has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 5.88
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.97%
EQC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFEQC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

EQC has a Current Ratio of 66.07. This indicates that EQC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of EQC (66.07) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 66.07
Quick Ratio 66.07
EQC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesEQC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

More info and screens

1

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.
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.
Looking at the last year, EQC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.19% in the last year.
The Revenue for EQC have been decreasing by -21.02% on average. This is quite bad
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.
EQC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesEQC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
EQC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesEQC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2023 0 1 2 3

More info and screens

4

4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 1.84 indicates a rather cheap valuation of EQC.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of EQC indicates a rather cheap valuation: EQC is cheaper than 97.69% of the companies listed in the same industry.
EQC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.69.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 1.84
Fwd PE N/A
EQC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEQC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EQC is valued cheaper than 98.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 1.46
EV/EBITDA N/A
EQC Per share dataEQC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

More info and screens

6

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 6.66, EQC pays a better dividend. On top of this EQC pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
EQC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
Industry RankSector 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
EQC Yearly Dividends per shareEQC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

5.3 Sustainability

509.21% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EQC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of EQC has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP509.21%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EQC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendEQC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M
EQC Dividend Payout.EQC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.EQC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

More info and screens

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-0.23%
Ins Owners1.5%
Ins Owner Change8.43%
Market Cap169.72M
Analysts45
Price Target1.68 (6.33%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 RankSector 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 RankSector 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%