ELS
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Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (ELS) closed at $62.82 as of 2026-05-01, trading 0.9% above its 200-week moving average of $62.28. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 1.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 48, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 0.9x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.79 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1683 weeks of data, ELS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 16 times. On average, these episodes lasted 14 weeks. Historically, investors who bought ELS at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +2.1%.
With a market cap of $12.6 billion, ELS is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.8%. Return on equity stands at 21.9%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 6.9x book value.
Share count has increased 4.1% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 32.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ELS would have grown to $4298, compared to $2642 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 12.3% vs 10.7% for the index — confirming ELS as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 13.8% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: ELS vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ELS Crosses Below the Line?
Across 15 historical episodes, buying ELS when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +2.0% after 12 months (median -1.0%), compared to +13.9% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 40% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +20.2% vs +35.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ELS crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
ELS has crossed below its 200-week MA 16 times with an average 1-year return of +2.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1994 | Dec 1994 | 9 | 11.4% | -9.2% | +4659.2% |
| Jan 1995 | Nov 1995 | 44 | 19.8% | +3.7% | +4747.2% |
| Dec 1995 | Dec 1995 | 1 | 2.6% | +41.5% | +4943.1% |
| Dec 2007 | Jan 2008 | 3 | 4.2% | -11.5% | +828.1% |
| Jun 2008 | Jul 2008 | 4 | 2.7% | -15.6% | +787.3% |
| Sep 2008 | Oct 2009 | 53 | 40.7% | -5.2% | +767.5% |
| Sep 2022 | Jan 2023 | 15 | 11.1% | +4.1% | +11.6% |
| Mar 2023 | Mar 2023 | 3 | 4.9% | +7.8% | +9.0% |
| Apr 2023 | Apr 2023 | 1 | 4.3% | -1.6% | +7.9% |
| May 2023 | Jul 2023 | 8 | 4.6% | +2.1% | +5.7% |
| Aug 2023 | Nov 2023 | 13 | 4.8% | +8.4% | +2.3% |
| Feb 2024 | Feb 2024 | 1 | 0.7% | +1.7% | +1.9% |
| Mar 2024 | Jul 2024 | 18 | 9.0% | +5.9% | +1.2% |
| Dec 2024 | Feb 2025 | 10 | 3.9% | -5.0% | -1.0% |
| Mar 2025 | Jan 2026 | 44 | 9.0% | +4.7% | -2.3% |
| Mar 2026 | Mar 2026 | 1 | 1.1% | N/A | +2.0% |
| Average | 14 | — | +2.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ELS below its 200-week moving average?
No. Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (ELS) is currently 0.9% above its 200-week moving average of $62.28. It would need to fall to $62.28 to cross below the line.
What is ELS's 200-week moving average price?
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $62.28 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when ELS drops below its 200-week moving average?
ELS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 16 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +2.1%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 14 weeks on average.
Is ELS a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about ELS as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 48. Free cash flow yield is 3.8%. Return on equity is 21.9%. Price-to-book is 6.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does ELS compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 32.3 years, $100 invested in ELS would have grown to $4298, compared to $2642 for the S&P 500. That's 12.3% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. ELS has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does ELS pay a dividend?
Yes. Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 345.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01