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As of 09/25/2026

EQC vs. PSTL, HPP, JBGS, BDN, and ONL

Should you buy Equity Commonwealth stock or one of its competitors? Equity Commonwealth's main competitors and comparable companies include Postal Realty Trust (PSTL), Hudson Pacific Properties (HPP), JBG SMITH Properties (JBGS), Brandywine Realty Trust (BDN), and Orion Office REIT (ONL). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "office reits" industry.

How does Equity Commonwealth compare to Postal Realty Trust?

Postal Realty Trust (NYSE:PSTL) and Equity Commonwealth (NYSE:EQC) are both small-cap real estate companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations and dividends.

57.9% of Postal Realty Trust shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.0% of Equity Commonwealth shares are held by institutional investors. 12.5% of Postal Realty Trust shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of Equity Commonwealth shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Equity Commonwealth has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Postal Realty Trust. Equity Commonwealth is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Postal Realty Trust, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Postal Realty Trust$105.55M6.20$14.15M$0.5443.88
Equity Commonwealth$58.43M2.90$91.16M$0.394.05

In the previous week, Postal Realty Trust had 1 more articles in the media than Equity Commonwealth. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Postal Realty Trust and 0 mentions for Equity Commonwealth. Postal Realty Trust's average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat Equity Commonwealth's score of 0.00 indicating that Postal Realty Trust is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Postal Realty Trust Positive
Equity Commonwealth Neutral

Postal Realty Trust has a beta of 0.79, suggesting that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Equity Commonwealth has a beta of 0.57, suggesting that its stock price is 43% less volatile than the broader market.

Equity Commonwealth has a net margin of 82.00% compared to Postal Realty Trust's net margin of 16.42%. Postal Realty Trust's return on equity of 4.63% beat Equity Commonwealth's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Postal Realty Trust16.42% 4.63% 2.22%
Equity Commonwealth 82.00%2.09%1.96%

Postal Realty Trust presently has a consensus target price of $25.38, suggesting a potential upside of 7.09%. Given Postal Realty Trust's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Postal Realty Trust is more favorable than Equity Commonwealth.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Postal Realty Trust
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
Equity Commonwealth
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Summary

Postal Realty Trust beats Equity Commonwealth on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Equity Commonwealth compare to Hudson Pacific Properties?

Equity Commonwealth (NYSE:EQC) and Hudson Pacific Properties (NYSE:HPP) are both small-cap real estate companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment and earnings.

Equity Commonwealth has a beta of 0.57, suggesting that its share price is 43% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hudson Pacific Properties has a beta of 1.89, suggesting that its share price is 89% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Hudson Pacific Properties had 5 more articles in the media than Equity Commonwealth. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Hudson Pacific Properties and 0 mentions for Equity Commonwealth. Hudson Pacific Properties' average media sentiment score of 0.28 beat Equity Commonwealth's score of 0.00 indicating that Hudson Pacific Properties is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Equity Commonwealth Neutral
Hudson Pacific Properties Neutral

Hudson Pacific Properties has a consensus target price of $15.82, indicating a potential upside of 35.75%. Given Hudson Pacific Properties' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Hudson Pacific Properties is more favorable than Equity Commonwealth.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Equity Commonwealth
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Hudson Pacific Properties
3 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.08

Equity Commonwealth has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Hudson Pacific Properties. Hudson Pacific Properties is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Equity Commonwealth, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Equity Commonwealth$58.43M2.90$91.16M$0.394.05
Hudson Pacific Properties$812.79M0.78-$561.69M-$8.85N/A

96.0% of Equity Commonwealth shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.6% of Hudson Pacific Properties shares are held by institutional investors. 2.1% of Equity Commonwealth shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.5% of Hudson Pacific Properties shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Equity Commonwealth has a net margin of 82.00% compared to Hudson Pacific Properties' net margin of -70.04%. Equity Commonwealth's return on equity of 2.09% beat Hudson Pacific Properties' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Equity Commonwealth82.00% 2.09% 1.96%
Hudson Pacific Properties -70.04%-20.76%-7.73%

Summary

Hudson Pacific Properties beats Equity Commonwealth on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Equity Commonwealth compare to JBG SMITH Properties?

JBG SMITH Properties (NYSE:JBGS) and Equity Commonwealth (NYSE:EQC) are both small-cap real estate companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Equity Commonwealth has a net margin of 82.00% compared to JBG SMITH Properties' net margin of -29.89%. Equity Commonwealth's return on equity of 2.09% beat JBG SMITH Properties' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
JBG SMITH Properties-29.89% -13.31% -3.49%
Equity Commonwealth 82.00%2.09%1.96%

Equity Commonwealth has lower revenue, but higher earnings than JBG SMITH Properties. JBG SMITH Properties is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Equity Commonwealth, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
JBG SMITH Properties$508.41M1.22-$139.06M-$2.61N/A
Equity Commonwealth$58.43M2.90$91.16M$0.394.05

In the previous week, JBG SMITH Properties had 4 more articles in the media than Equity Commonwealth. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for JBG SMITH Properties and 0 mentions for Equity Commonwealth. Equity Commonwealth's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat JBG SMITH Properties' score of -0.36 indicating that Equity Commonwealth is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
JBG SMITH Properties Neutral
Equity Commonwealth Neutral

98.5% of JBG SMITH Properties shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.0% of Equity Commonwealth shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.9% of JBG SMITH Properties shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of Equity Commonwealth shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

JBG SMITH Properties has a beta of 1.07, meaning that its share price is 7% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Equity Commonwealth has a beta of 0.57, meaning that its share price is 43% less volatile than the broader market.

JBG SMITH Properties presently has a consensus price target of $14.67, suggesting a potential upside of 38.84%. Given JBG SMITH Properties' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe JBG SMITH Properties is more favorable than Equity Commonwealth.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
JBG SMITH Properties
3 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Equity Commonwealth
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Summary

Equity Commonwealth beats JBG SMITH Properties on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Equity Commonwealth compare to Brandywine Realty Trust?

Brandywine Realty Trust (NYSE:BDN) and Equity Commonwealth (NYSE:EQC) are both small-cap real estate companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, risk, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Brandywine Realty Trust has a beta of 1.29, suggesting that its stock price is 29% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Equity Commonwealth has a beta of 0.57, suggesting that its stock price is 43% less volatile than the broader market.

Brandywine Realty Trust presently has a consensus price target of $3.50, suggesting a potential upside of 22.16%. Given Brandywine Realty Trust's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Brandywine Realty Trust is more favorable than Equity Commonwealth.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Brandywine Realty Trust
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Equity Commonwealth
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Equity Commonwealth has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Brandywine Realty Trust. Brandywine Realty Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Equity Commonwealth, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Brandywine Realty Trust$498.29M1.00-$178.25M-$0.82N/A
Equity Commonwealth$58.43M2.90$91.16M$0.394.05

Equity Commonwealth has a net margin of 82.00% compared to Brandywine Realty Trust's net margin of -28.62%. Equity Commonwealth's return on equity of 2.09% beat Brandywine Realty Trust's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Brandywine Realty Trust-28.62% -18.52% -4.07%
Equity Commonwealth 82.00%2.09%1.96%

87.3% of Brandywine Realty Trust shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.0% of Equity Commonwealth shares are held by institutional investors. 4.5% of Brandywine Realty Trust shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of Equity Commonwealth shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Brandywine Realty Trust had 1 more articles in the media than Equity Commonwealth. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Brandywine Realty Trust and 0 mentions for Equity Commonwealth. Brandywine Realty Trust's average media sentiment score of 1.55 beat Equity Commonwealth's score of 0.00 indicating that Brandywine Realty Trust is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Brandywine Realty Trust Very Positive
Equity Commonwealth Neutral

Summary

Equity Commonwealth beats Brandywine Realty Trust on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Equity Commonwealth compare to Orion Office REIT?

Orion Office REIT (NYSE:ONL) and Equity Commonwealth (NYSE:EQC) are both small-cap real estate companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, profitability, valuation and institutional ownership.

79.9% of Orion Office REIT shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.0% of Equity Commonwealth shares are held by institutional investors. 1.6% of Orion Office REIT shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of Equity Commonwealth shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Equity Commonwealth has a net margin of 82.00% compared to Orion Office REIT's net margin of -65.66%. Equity Commonwealth's return on equity of 2.09% beat Orion Office REIT's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Orion Office REIT-65.66% -14.85% -7.95%
Equity Commonwealth 82.00%2.09%1.96%

Equity Commonwealth has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Orion Office REIT. Orion Office REIT is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Equity Commonwealth, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Orion Office REIT$142.92M1.00-$139.31M-$1.69N/A
Equity Commonwealth$58.43M2.90$91.16M$0.394.05

In the previous week, Orion Office REIT had 2 more articles in the media than Equity Commonwealth. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Orion Office REIT and 0 mentions for Equity Commonwealth. Orion Office REIT's average media sentiment score of 0.37 beat Equity Commonwealth's score of 0.00 indicating that Orion Office REIT is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Orion Office REIT Neutral
Equity Commonwealth Neutral

Orion Office REIT presently has a consensus target price of $3.50, indicating a potential upside of 39.11%. Given Orion Office REIT's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Orion Office REIT is more favorable than Equity Commonwealth.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Orion Office REIT
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Equity Commonwealth
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Orion Office REIT has a beta of 1.58, suggesting that its stock price is 58% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Equity Commonwealth has a beta of 0.57, suggesting that its stock price is 43% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Equity Commonwealth beats Orion Office REIT on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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EQC vs. The Competition

MetricEquity CommonwealthOffice REITs IndustryReal Estate SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$169.73M$1.58B$5.22B$22.98B
Dividend YieldN/A7.64%6.50%3.68%
P/E Ratio4.0591.5227.7328.00
Price / Sales2.9070.97125.7191.73
Price / Cash1.6933.7934.1541.27
Price / Book0.070.641.774.66
Net Income$91.16M-$44.97M-$69.65M$1.07B
7 Day PerformanceN/A-1.10%-0.52%-1.12%
1 Month PerformanceN/A-7.06%-4.80%-5.10%
1 Year PerformanceN/A62.80%0.38%7.73%

Equity Commonwealth Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
EQC
Equity Commonwealth
N/A$1.58
flat
N/AN/A$169.73M$58.43M4.0520
PSTL
Postal Realty Trust
3.3152 of 5 stars
$23.61
+0.7%
$25.38
+7.5%
+49.7%$652.94M$95.82M43.7842
HPP
Hudson Pacific Properties
4.3658 of 5 stars
$11.64
-0.6%
$15.82
+35.8%
-35.6%$633.33M$831.10MN/A607
JBGS
JBG SMITH Properties
1.6091 of 5 stars
$10.57
+1.5%
$14.67
+38.8%
-51.7%$619.48M$498.60MN/A596
BDN
Brandywine Realty Trust
3.912 of 5 stars
$2.88
-0.5%
$3.50
+21.7%
-34.3%$501.92M$484.45MN/A278

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This page (NYSE:EQC) was last updated on 9/27/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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