Equity Commonwealth

NYSE:EQC USA REIT - Office
Market Cap
$169.73 Million
Market Cap Rank
#17248 Global
#6559 in USA
Share Price
$1.58
Change (1 day)
+0.00%
52-Week Range
$1.58 - $1.63
All Time High
$24.54
About

Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) is a Chicago based, internally managed and self-advised real estate investment trust (REIT) with commercial office properties in the United States. EQC's portfolio is comprised of four properties totaling 1.5 million square feet.

Equity Commonwealth (EQC) - Net Assets

Latest net assets as of March 2025: $176.50 Million USD

Based on the latest financial reports, Equity Commonwealth (EQC) has net assets worth $176.50 Million USD as of March 2025.

Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($227.66 Million) and total liabilities ($51.16 Million). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.

Key Net Assets Metrics

Metric Value
Current Net Assets $176.50 Million
% of Total Assets 77.53%
Annual Growth Rate 0.79%
5-Year Change -94.49%
10-Year Change -94.69%
Growth Volatility 28.74

Equity Commonwealth - Net Assets Trend (1989–2024)

This chart illustrates how Equity Commonwealth's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.

Annual Net Assets for Equity Commonwealth (1989–2024)

The table below shows the annual net assets of Equity Commonwealth from 1989 to 2024.

Year Net Assets Change
2024-12-31 $178.85 Million -92.52%
2023-12-31 $2.39 Billion -15.36%
2022-12-31 $2.82 Billion -7.58%
2021-12-31 $3.06 Billion -5.79%
2020-12-31 $3.24 Billion -0.08%
2019-12-31 $3.25 Billion +1.94%
2018-12-31 $3.18 Billion -3.53%
2017-12-31 $3.30 Billion +1.23%
2016-12-31 $3.26 Billion -3.21%
2015-12-31 $3.37 Billion +1.47%
2014-12-31 $3.32 Billion -1.31%
2013-12-31 $3.36 Billion -3.94%
2012-12-31 $3.50 Billion -1.88%
2011-12-31 $3.57 Billion +13.95%
2010-12-31 $3.13 Billion +8.40%
2009-12-31 $2.89 Billion -1.10%
2008-12-31 $2.92 Billion +0.63%
2007-12-31 $2.90 Billion -1.62%
2006-12-31 $2.95 Billion +11.54%
2005-12-31 $2.65 Billion +14.66%
2004-12-31 $2.31 Billion +14.69%
2003-12-31 $2.01 Billion +4.43%
2002-12-31 $1.93 Billion +16.29%
2001-12-31 $1.66 Billion +8.32%
2000-12-31 $1.53 Billion +0.44%
1999-12-31 $1.52 Billion -16.70%
1998-12-31 $1.83 Billion +44.35%
1997-12-31 $1.27 Billion +78.84%
1996-12-31 $708.05 Million +3.28%
1995-12-31 $685.59 Million +13.88%
1994-12-31 $602.04 Million +34.87%
1993-12-31 $446.40 Million +92.83%
1992-12-31 $231.50 Million -2.61%
1991-12-31 $237.70 Million +44.41%
1990-12-31 $164.60 Million +21.39%
1989-12-31 $135.60 Million --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to Equity Commonwealth's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.

Equity Composition Insights

  • Retained earnings have decreased by 100.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)

Component Amount Percentage
Other Components $178.60 Million 100.00%
Total Equity $178.60 Million 100.00%

Equity Commonwealth Competitors by Market Cap

The table below lists competitors of Equity Commonwealth ranked by their market capitalization.

Equity Growth Attribution

This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Equity Commonwealth's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 2,385,067,000 to 178,605,000, a change of -2,206,462,000 (-92.5%).
  • Net income of 23,664,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Dividend payments of 9,632,400 reduced retained earnings.
  • Share repurchases of 3,667,200 reduced equity.
  • Other comprehensive income increased equity by 937,461,000.
  • Other factors decreased equity by 3,154,287,400.

Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income $23.66 Million +13.25%
Dividends Paid $9.63 Million -5.39%
Share Repurchases $3.67 Million -2.05%
Other Comprehensive Income $937.46 Million +524.88%
Other Changes $-3.15 Billion -1766.07%
Total Change $- -92.51%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares Equity Commonwealth's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.

Valuation Insights

  • Current price-to-book ratio: 0.96x
  • The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
  • The price-to-book ratio has increased from 0.04x to 0.96x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.

Historical Price-to-Book Ratios

Date Book Value per Share Market Price P/B Ratio
1986-12-31 $38.10 $1.58 x
1987-12-31 $46.65 $1.58 x
1988-12-31 $33.20 $1.58 x
1989-12-31 $52.76 $1.58 x
1990-12-31 $36.79 $1.58 x
1991-12-31 $42.85 $1.58 x
1992-12-31 $34.24 $1.58 x
1993-12-31 $51.24 $1.58 x
1994-12-31 $45.66 $1.58 x
1995-12-31 $57.67 $1.58 x
1996-12-31 $42.75 $1.58 x
1997-12-31 $54.95 $1.58 x
1998-12-31 $60.99 $1.58 x
1999-12-31 $46.19 $1.58 x
2000-12-31 $46.36 $1.58 x
2001-12-31 $50.87 $1.58 x
2002-12-31 $59.39 $1.58 x
2003-12-31 $59.05 $1.58 x
2004-12-31 $52.39 $1.58 x
2005-12-31 $53.49 $1.58 x
2006-12-31 $54.51 $1.58 x
2007-12-31 $47.68 $1.58 x
2008-12-31 $45.70 $1.58 x
2009-12-31 $45.60 $1.58 x
2010-12-31 $48.40 $1.58 x
2011-12-31 $46.09 $1.58 x
2012-12-31 $37.08 $1.58 x
2013-12-31 $29.93 $1.58 x
2014-12-31 $26.52 $1.58 x
2015-12-31 $26.02 $1.58 x
2016-12-31 $25.72 $1.58 x
2017-12-31 $26.37 $1.58 x
2018-12-31 $25.80 $1.58 x
2019-12-31 $25.70 $1.58 x
2020-12-31 $25.56 $1.58 x
2021-12-31 $25.11 $1.58 x
2022-12-31 $24.96 $1.58 x
2023-12-31 $21.65 $1.58 x
2024-12-31 $1.65 $1.58 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently Equity Commonwealth utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.

Capital Efficiency Insights

  • Current Return on Equity (ROE): 13.25%
  • The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 49.33%
  • • Asset Turnover: 0.16x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 1.64x
  • Recent ROE (13.25%) is above the historical average (6.30%), indicating improving capital efficiency.

Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics

Year Return on Equity Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover Equity Multiplier Economic Value Added
1986 0.31% 100.00% 0.00x 1.02x $-6.15 Million
1987 7.29% 56.48% 0.07x 1.85x $-2.27 Million
1988 9.28% 40.74% 0.12x 1.87x $-600.00K
1989 5.99% 34.05% 0.11x 1.56x $-5.29 Million
1990 9.68% 43.47% 0.11x 1.96x $-480.00K
1991 9.43% 50.46% 0.13x 1.45x $-1.34 Million
1992 11.91% 55.85% 0.13x 1.64x $4.37 Million
1993 7.57% 59.12% 0.11x 1.20x $-10.71 Million
1994 8.29% 57.59% 0.10x 1.40x $-10.28 Million
1995 9.37% 57.01% 0.11x 1.46x $-4.32 Million
1996 10.35% 60.95% 0.10x 1.74x $2.45 Million
1997 9.00% 54.58% 0.10x 1.69x $-12.63 Million
1998 7.91% 40.53% 0.12x 1.68x $-38.26 Million
1999 7.48% 26.63% 0.14x 1.94x $-38.38 Million
2000 9.30% 35.13% 0.14x 1.90x $-10.65 Million
2001 5.00% 21.01% 0.14x 1.69x $-82.85 Million
2002 5.54% 25.60% 0.13x 1.66x $-85.86 Million
2003 5.69% 22.86% 0.12x 2.00x $-86.72 Million
2004 7.06% 26.99% 0.13x 2.09x $-67.89 Million
2005 6.24% 23.21% 0.13x 2.01x $-99.56 Million
2006 8.49% 31.49% 0.14x 1.89x $-44.50 Million
2007 4.28% 14.79% 0.14x 2.02x $-166.03 Million
2008 8.38% 29.28% 0.14x 2.06x $-47.47 Million
2009 5.70% 19.38% 0.14x 2.12x $-124.23 Million
2010 4.32% 17.07% 0.12x 2.10x $-177.76 Million
2011 3.08% 12.06% 0.12x 2.09x $-246.87 Million
2012 -3.07% -9.42% 0.12x 2.64x $-405.96 Million
2013 -5.26% -19.99% 0.13x 1.98x $-513.42 Million
2014 0.72% 2.79% 0.15x 1.74x $-307.95 Million
2015 2.96% 13.97% 0.14x 1.56x $-236.99 Million
2016 7.14% 46.52% 0.11x 1.39x $-93.15 Million
2017 0.90% 8.71% 0.08x 1.28x $-300.28 Million
2018 8.57% 138.47% 0.06x 1.11x $-45.47 Million
2019 15.18% 385.36% 0.04x 1.02x $168.22 Million
2020 13.94% 680.91% 0.02x 1.01x $127.63 Million
2021 -0.54% -28.32% 0.02x 1.01x $-321.30 Million
2022 1.32% 59.02% 0.02x 1.01x $-244.39 Million
2023 3.82% 150.62% 0.02x 1.02x $-147.34 Million
2024 13.25% 49.33% 0.16x 1.64x $5.80 Million

Industry Comparison

This section compares Equity Commonwealth's net assets metrics with peer companies in the REIT - Office industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: REIT - Office
  • Average net assets among peers: $1,287,555,700
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 2.47%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
Equity Commonwealth (EQC) $176.50 Million 0.31% 0.29x $125.93 Million
Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (APYRF) $215.70 Million 3.58% 1.33x $973.59 Million
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc (ARE) $1.58 Billion 5.93% 1.94x $7.61 Billion
Brandywine Realty Trust (BDN) $1.69 Billion 2.03% 1.41x $496.31 Million
BTB Real Estate Investment Trust (BTBIF) $248.95 Million 11.32% 2.06x $199.14 Million
Boston Properties Inc (BXP) $3.00 Billion 14.79% 1.81x $7.87 Billion
COPT Defense Properties (CDP) $1.68 Billion 4.55% 1.53x $3.58 Billion
City Office (CIO) $772.63 Million -0.35% 0.96x $2.76 Million
CLS Holdings plc (CLIHF) $929.20 Million -26.88% 1.33x $263.93 Million
Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation (CMCT) $42.90 Million 0.00% 0.01x $114.98K
Cromwell Property Group (CMWCF) $2.71 Billion 9.71% 0.86x $445.64 Million