AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC (AVB) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:AVB • US0534841012
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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.
- AVB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years AVB has always been profitable.
- AVB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- AVB has a better Return On Assets (4.73%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
- AVB has a Return On Equity of 9.04%. This is in the better half of the industry: AVB outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
- AVB has a better Return On Invested Capital (3.43%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AVB is in line with the industry average of 2.74%.
| 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
- The Profit Margin of AVB (34.51%) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AVB has remained more or less at the same level.
- AVB's Operating Margin of 30.25% is amongst the best of the industry. AVB outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
- AVB's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- AVB's Gross Margin of 63.14% is amongst the best of the industry. AVB outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, AVB has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- AVB has an Altman-Z score of 1.57. 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 (1.57) 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.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of AVB (0.81) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.57 |
ROIC/WACC0.49
WACC7.05%
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.19, AVB is doing worse than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.19 indicates that AVB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- AVB's Quick ratio of 0.19 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AVB is outperformed by 65.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.19 |
3. AVB Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- AVB shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -2.64%.
- 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.
- AVB shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.36%.
- 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, AVB will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -3.07% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, AVB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.64% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-31.18%
EPS Next 2Y-14.56%
EPS Next 3Y-8.66%
EPS Next 5Y-3.07%
Revenue Next Year4.02%
Revenue Next 2Y4.62%
Revenue Next 3Y2.59%
Revenue Next 5Y5.64%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- 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 22.36 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.
- AVB is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.73, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.49, the valuation of AVB can be described as expensive.
- 90.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AVB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- AVB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 23.72.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.49 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of AVB is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.62 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- AVB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- AVB's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.66% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.82
EPS Next 2Y-14.56%
EPS Next 3Y-8.66%
5. AVB Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- AVB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.16%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 46.07, AVB is paying slightly less dividend.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, AVB pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.16% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of AVB has a limited annual growth rate of 2.26%.
- AVB has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- AVB has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.26%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years26
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-14.56%
EPS Next 3Y-8.66%
AVB Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
165.24
-0.87 (-0.52%)
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)04-28 2026-04-28/amc
Inst Owners99.5%
Inst Owner Change12.2%
Ins Owners0.35%
Ins Owner Change8.43%
Market Cap23.15B
Revenue(TTM)3.04B
Net Income(TTM)1.05B
Analysts69.63
Price Target199.72 (20.87%)
Short Float %3.36%
Short Ratio4.08
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.16% |
Yearly Dividend7.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.26%
DP94.57%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years26
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)-1.01%
PT rev (3m)-3.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.62%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.75%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.49 | ||
| P/S | 7.61 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 13.85 | ||
| P/B | 1.99 | ||
| P/tB | 1.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.62 |
EPS(TTM)7.39
EY4.47%
EPS(NY)5.09
Fwd EY3.08%
FCF(TTM)-3.47
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)11.93
OCFY7.22%
SpS21.71
BVpS82.89
TBVpS82.89
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.82
Graham Number117.4
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 | 1.57 |
F-Score5
WACC7.05%
ROIC/WACC0.49
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-31.18%
EPS Next 2Y-14.56%
EPS Next 3Y-8.66%
EPS Next 5Y-3.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.36%
Revenue growth 3Y5.45%
Revenue growth 5Y5.73%
Sales Q2Q%3.93%
Revenue Next Year4.02%
Revenue Next 2Y4.62%
Revenue Next 3Y2.59%
Revenue Next 5Y5.64%
EBIT growth 1Y0.44%
EBIT growth 3Y5.41%
EBIT growth 5Y5.3%
EBIT Next Year89.25%
EBIT Next 3Y28.56%
EBIT Next 5Y18.72%
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.
Can you provide the profitability details for AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC?
AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC (AVB) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC (AVB) is 22.36 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.99.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for AVB stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC (AVB) is expected to decline by -31.18% in the next year.