Equity Multiple (EM)

Investor Term: 

EM

Definition: 

Equity multiple (EM) is a ratio that measures the amount of return an investor receives on their equity investment in a property. It is calculated by dividing the total cash flow generated by the property by the amount of equity invested.

Formula: 

EM = Total Cash Flow / Equity Invested

EXAMPLE

For example, if a property generates $100,000 in annual cash flow and the investor has invested $50,000 in equity, their EM would be 2.