Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 71.5x · EV/EBITDA 17.2x · ROE 1.6%. (2010–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $4.0B | $4.1B | $4.5B | $3.4B | $3.8B | $2.8B | $1.3B | $1.3B | $802M | $743M | $465M |
| Enterprise Value | $6.3B | $6.3B | $6.8B | $6.0B | $6.4B | $5.5B | $2.2B | $2.2B | $1.8B | $1.5B | $1.2B |
| P/E Ratio → | 71.46 | 72.83 | 116.71 | — | 112.40 | 346.25 | — | 190.79 | 30.60 | 24.61 | — |
| P/S Ratio | 6.14 | 6.24 | 6.99 | 5.19 | 5.99 | 11.34 | 6.00 | 6.26 | 4.19 | 4.61 | 3.03 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.12 | 1.14 | 1.25 | 0.96 | 1.01 | 0.78 | 1.78 | 2.05 | 1.27 | 1.15 | 0.88 |
| P/FCF | 27.58 | 28.01 | 52.85 | 29.72 | 36.24 | 305.57 | 33.86 | 43.34 | 28.54 | 18.59 | — |
| P/OCF | 14.32 | 14.54 | 17.23 | 13.10 | 15.08 | 54.29 | 16.96 | 16.97 | 11.70 | 13.67 | — |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 9.64 | 10.61 | 9.02 | 10.15 | 22.00 | 10.58 | 11.07 | 9.30 | 9.37 | 7.75 |
| EV / EBITDA | 17.22 | 17.39 | 19.38 | 16.25 | 18.43 | 42.73 | 20.00 | 14.42 | 9.30 | 9.24 | 7.64 |
| EV / EBIT | 51.76 | 46.36 | 52.31 | 82.65 | 30.72 | 67.21 | 43.64 | 44.65 | 28.40 | 25.12 | 45.74 |
| EV / FCF | — | 43.25 | 80.15 | 51.58 | 61.44 | 593.10 | 59.68 | 76.55 | 63.28 | 37.82 | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | -14.9% | -14.9% | 58.5% | 58.9% | 59.2% | 58.9% | 56.8% | 57.0% | 56.4% | 56.1% | 55.7% |
| Operating Margin | 18.4% | 18.4% | 20.2% | 22.4% | 14.8% | 20.8% | — | 50.8% | 27.1% | 28.2% | 25.9% |
| Net Profit Margin | 8.6% | 8.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% | 18.7% | 17.8% | 7.0% | 22.6% | 13.7% | 18.7% | -6.4% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 7.3% | 4.1% | 5.1% | -2.1% |
| ROA | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| ROIC | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.0% | — | 4.8% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% |
| ROCE | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.5% | — | 6.8% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.65 | 0.71 | 0.70 | 0.74 | 1.37 | 1.59 | 1.56 | 1.20 | 1.41 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 6.26 | 6.26 | 6.66 | 6.95 | 7.61 | 21.00 | 8.73 | 6.32 | 5.15 | 4.76 | 4.78 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.62 | 0.65 | 0.71 | 0.70 | 0.73 | 1.36 | 1.57 | 1.55 | 1.19 | 1.37 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 6.13 | 6.13 | 6.60 | 6.89 | 7.56 | 20.72 | 8.65 | 6.25 | 5.11 | 4.70 | 4.65 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 15.25 | 27.31 | 21.87 | 25.20 | 287.52 | 25.82 | 33.21 | 34.73 | 19.23 | — |
| Interest Coverage | 1.73 | 1.73 | 1.70 | 0.80 | 2.39 | 2.25 | 1.41 | 1.28 | 1.74 | 2.10 | 0.73 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.16 | 0.35 | 0.08 | 0.12 | 0.34 | 0.06 | 2.57 | 0.98 | 4.91 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.16 | 0.35 | 0.08 | 0.12 | 0.34 | 0.06 | 2.57 | 1.30 | 5.12 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.22 | 0.04 | 0.23 | 0.44 | 1.11 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.10 | 0.04 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 4.4% | 5.1% | 6.5% | 7.0% | 7.9% |
| Payout Ratio | 273.0% | 273.0% | 366.5% | — | 90.3% | 111.8% | 380.2% | 141.1% | 199.6% | 173.2% | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | — | 0.9% | 0.3% | — | 0.5% | 3.3% | 4.1% | — |
| FCF Yield | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 3.0% | 2.3% | 3.5% | 5.4% | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 13.4% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 4.6% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 1.9% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 6.6% | 7.1% | 21.2% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $235M | $226M | $224M | $223M | $110M | $95M | $90M | $87M | $74M | $52M |
Volatile Property-Level Operating Margins
As reported in recent financial data, IRT's P/FFO multiple has hovered near 15x, a valuation level that appears to discount the company's aggressive value-add strategy while simultaneously reflecting investor caution regarding the sustainability of earnings growth following the integration of the Steadfast Apartment REIT portfolio.
The current P/FFO multiple suggests that the market is pricing in a significant risk premium due to the volatility in FFO per share. Investors should monitor whether this valuation gap relative to larger, more stable peers like MAA or CPT narrows as the company demonstrates consistent organic NOI growth.
Based on quarterly filings, IRT's NOI margin experienced a sharp contraction to -20.7% in 2026Q1, a stark departure from the 60% range observed in previous periods, which warrants further investigation into whether this represents a structural shift in operating costs or temporary integration-related expense spikes.
The erratic nature of these margins suggests that the company's property-level profitability is highly sensitive to operational overhead and potential cost inflation in its Sunbelt markets. This instability complicates the assessment of whether the value-add program is truly accretive to long-term shareholder value.
According to historical financial statements, the FFO payout ratio has exhibited extreme fluctuations, ranging from near-zero levels to over 100% in 2025Q4, indicating that the dividend policy is currently tethered to inconsistent cash flow generation rather than a stable, predictable payout framework.
The wide variance in payout ratios suggests that dividend coverage is not currently supported by a consistent margin of safety. Investors should remain cautious, as the company's heavy reliance on capital-intensive renovations may continue to compete with dividend distributions for available cash flow.
As reported in recent balance sheet disclosures, IRT maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69 as of 2026Q1, which appears to reflect a capital structure heavily reliant on debt to fund its ongoing portfolio renovation and value-add initiatives across its secondary market footprint.
The interest coverage ratio, which dipped to 0.99 in 2026Q1, suggests that the company's ability to service its debt obligations is currently under pressure. This warrants close monitoring, as any further deterioration in interest coverage could limit the company's financial flexibility in a higher-rate environment.
The most commonly misapplied metric for IRT is the standard P/E ratio, which, as evidenced by the 70.46x TTM figure, is fundamentally distorted by non-cash depreciation charges that obscure the true cash-generating capacity of the underlying multifamily portfolio.
Investors should instead focus on P/FFO or P/AFFO, which adjust for these non-cash accounting items to provide a more accurate picture of operational performance. Relying on P/E in a REIT context leads to a significant overestimation of valuation and a misunderstanding of the company's actual earnings power.
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Independence Realty Trust, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 71.5x. The historical average is 77.1x. This places it at the 56th percentile of its historical range.
Independence Realty Trust, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 17.2x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 19.3x.
Independence Realty Trust, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 1.6%. The historical average is 2.3%.
Based on historical data, Independence Realty Trust, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 71.5x. This is at the 56th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Independence Realty Trust, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 3.83% with a payout ratio of 273.0%.
Independence Realty Trust, Inc. has -14.9% gross margin and 18.4% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
Independence Realty Trust, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 6.3x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.