AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC (AVB) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:AVB • US0534841012
Current stock price
173.89 USD
+4.26 (+2.51%)
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174.021 USD
+0.13 (+0.08%)
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This AVB fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. AVB Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- AVB had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year AVB had a positive cash flow from operations.
- AVB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years AVB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of AVB (4.73%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
- AVB has a better Return On Equity (9.04%) than 70.00% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 3.43%, AVB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- AVB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.53%. This is in line with the industry average of 2.73%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.73% | ||
| ROE | 9.04% | ||
| ROIC | 3.43% |
ROA(3y)4.78%
ROA(5y)4.99%
ROE(3y)8.65%
ROE(5y)9.04%
ROIC(3y)3.53%
ROIC(5y)3.26%
1.3 Margins
- AVB has a better Profit Margin (34.51%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
- AVB's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- AVB has a better Operating Margin (30.25%) than 90.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AVB has remained more or less at the same level.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 63.14%, AVB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AVB has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 30.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 34.51% | ||
| GM | 63.14% |
OM growth 3Y-0.04%
OM growth 5Y-0.41%
PM growth 3Y-7.61%
PM growth 5Y-0.78%
GM growth 3Y-0.74%
GM growth 5Y-0.34%
2. AVB Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AVB is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for AVB has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for AVB remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for AVB is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- AVB has an Altman-Z score of 1.60. This is a bad value and indicates that AVB is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of AVB (1.60) is better than 85.00% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.81 indicates that AVB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.81, AVB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.6 |
ROIC/WACC0.48
WACC7.16%
2.3 Liquidity
- AVB has a Current Ratio of 0.19. This is a bad value and indicates that AVB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of AVB (0.19) is worse than 70.00% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.19 indicates that AVB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.19, AVB is not doing good in the industry: 65.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.19 |
3. AVB Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for AVB have decreased by -2.64% in the last year.
- Measured over the past 5 years, AVB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.64% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, AVB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.36% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, AVB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.73% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.64%
EPS 3Y1.53%
EPS 5Y4.64%
EPS Q2Q%-40.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.36%
Revenue growth 3Y5.45%
Revenue growth 5Y5.73%
Sales Q2Q%3.93%
3.2 Future
- AVB is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -3.07% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.64% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-32.26%
EPS Next 2Y-16.13%
EPS Next 3Y-8.88%
EPS Next 5Y-3.07%
Revenue Next Year3.47%
Revenue Next 2Y4.24%
Revenue Next 3Y2.58%
Revenue Next 5Y5.64%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. AVB Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 23.53 indicates a rather expensive valuation of AVB.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AVB is valued cheaper than 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.87, AVB is valued at the same level.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 34.74, which means the current valuation is very expensive for AVB.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AVB indicates a rather cheap valuation: AVB is cheaper than 95.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AVB to the average of the S&P500 Index (38.51), we can say AVB is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.74 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- AVB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.96 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- AVB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as AVB's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.88% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.07
EPS Next 2Y-16.13%
EPS Next 3Y-8.88%
5. AVB Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- AVB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.23%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 44.66, AVB is paying slightly less dividend.
- AVB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.23% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of AVB has a limited annual growth rate of 2.26%.
- AVB has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- AVB has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.26%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years27
5.3 Sustainability
- AVB pays out 94.57% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The Dividend Rate of AVB has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP94.57%
EPS Next 2Y-16.13%
EPS Next 3Y-8.88%
AVB Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
173.89
+4.26 (+2.51%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryResidential REITs
Earnings (Last)02-05 2026-02-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-27 2026-04-27/amc
Inst Owners100.43%
Inst Owner Change-7.86%
Ins Owners0.41%
Ins Owner Change10.3%
Market Cap24.36B
Revenue(TTM)3.04B
Net Income(TTM)1.05B
Analysts68.89
Price Target197.31 (13.47%)
Short Float %3.27%
Short Ratio4.17
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.23% |
Yearly Dividend7.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.26%
DP94.57%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years27
Ex-Date03-31 2026-03-31 (1.78)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)34.89%
Min EPS beat(2)-14.25%
Max EPS beat(2)84.04%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)35.14%
Min EPS beat(4)-14.25%
Max EPS beat(4)84.04%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)37.91%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)24.98%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)30.51%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.31%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.76%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.31%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.76%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.79%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.75%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.13%
PT rev (1m)-1.21%
PT rev (3m)-4.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.69%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.57%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.53%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.88%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.74 | ||
| P/S | 8.01 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 14.58 | ||
| P/B | 2.1 | ||
| P/tB | 2.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.96 |
EPS(TTM)7.39
EY4.25%
EPS(NY)5.01
Fwd EY2.88%
FCF(TTM)-3.47
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)11.93
OCFY6.86%
SpS21.71
BVpS82.89
TBVpS82.89
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.07
Graham Number117.4 (-32.49%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.73% | ||
| ROE | 9.04% | ||
| ROCE | 4.34% | ||
| ROIC | 3.43% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.46% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.46% | ||
| OM | 30.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 34.51% | ||
| GM | 63.14% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)4.78%
ROA(5y)4.99%
ROE(3y)8.65%
ROE(5y)9.04%
ROIC(3y)3.53%
ROIC(5y)3.26%
ROICexc(3y)3.57%
ROICexc(5y)3.31%
ROICexgc(3y)3.57%
ROICexgc(5y)3.32%
ROCE(3y)4.46%
ROCE(5y)4.12%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.85%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.21%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.92%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.24%
OM growth 3Y-0.04%
OM growth 5Y-0.41%
PM growth 3Y-7.61%
PM growth 5Y-0.78%
GM growth 3Y-0.74%
GM growth 5Y-0.34%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.14
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.1 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 236.11% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 70.92% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.89 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 91.16% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.6 |
F-Score5
WACC7.16%
ROIC/WACC0.48
Cap/Depr(3y)195.87%
Cap/Depr(5y)199.24%
Cap/Sales(3y)57.94%
Cap/Sales(5y)61.12%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.64%
EPS 3Y1.53%
EPS 5Y4.64%
EPS Q2Q%-40.91%
EPS Next Y-32.26%
EPS Next 2Y-16.13%
EPS Next 3Y-8.88%
EPS Next 5Y-3.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.36%
Revenue growth 3Y5.45%
Revenue growth 5Y5.73%
Sales Q2Q%3.93%
Revenue Next Year3.47%
Revenue Next 2Y4.24%
Revenue Next 3Y2.58%
Revenue Next 5Y5.64%
EBIT growth 1Y0.44%
EBIT growth 3Y5.41%
EBIT growth 5Y5.3%
EBIT Next Year86.26%
EBIT Next 3Y27.45%
EBIT Next 5Y18.53%
FCF growth 1Y-8464.82%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y3.93%
OCF growth 3Y5.53%
OCF growth 5Y6.5%
AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC / AVB Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to AVB.
What is the valuation status of AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC (AVB) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC (AVB). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC (AVB) stock?
AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC (AVB) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for AVB stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC (AVB) is 23.53 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.1.
How sustainable is the dividend of AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC (AVB) stock?
The dividend rating of AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC (AVB) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 94.57%.