ELS vs SPG
ELS: Equity LifeStyle Properties is a specialized REIT focused on the ownership and management of manufactured home communities and premium RV resorts across North America. SPG: Simon Property Group is a global leader in retail real estate, operating a premier portfolio of shopping, dining, and mixed-use destinations under iconic brands like Premium Outlets and The Mills.
Side-by-side fundamentals
| Metric | ELS | SPG | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price as of 2026-07-27 close | $65.05 | $231.67 | |
| Market cap as of 2026-07-31 | $12.7B | $74.6B | |
| P/E as of 2026-07-31 | 31.58 | 15.89 | SPG lower |
| PEG as of 2026-07-31 | 2.89 | n/a | |
| Net margin as of 2026-07-31 | +25.9% | +70.6% | SPG higher |
| Gross margin as of 2026-07-31 | +53.1% | +81.6% | SPG higher |
| Operating margin as of 2026-07-31 | +34.3% | +48.3% | SPG higher |
| ROE as of 2026-07-31 | +22.9% | +126.3% | SPG higher |
| ROA as of 2026-07-31 | +7.0% | +12.8% | SPG higher |
| Debt / equity as of 2026-07-31 | 1.88 | 5.81 | ELS lower |
| Revenue growth (YoY) as of 2026-07-31 | +2.3% | +10.9% | SPG higher |
| Revenue CAGR (3y) SEC XBRL | +1.9% | +6.3% | SPG higher |
| Dividend yield as of 2026-07-31 | +3.3% | +3.9% | SPG higher |
| Dividend streak (yrs) SEC XBRL | 2 | 5 | SPG higher |
| Beta as of 2026-07-31 | 0.65 | 1.32 | |
| 1-year return as of 2026-07-27 close | +9.1% | +38.6% | SPG higher |
Fundamentals: market data, as of 2026-07-31. Filings: SEC EDGAR. Prices are delayed daily-close data.
Last updated 2026-07-27.
Informational only — NOT financial advice. All figures are delayed daily-close data from SEC EDGAR & market data, shown with their as-of date; "Edge" cells are a pure numeric comparison, not a recommendation.