AMERICAN HOMES 4 RENT- A (AMH) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:AMH • US02665T3068
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This AMH fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. AMH Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year AMH was profitable.
- In the past year AMH had a positive cash flow from operations.
- AMH had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- AMH had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 3.31%, AMH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 6.22%, AMH is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- AMH has a better Return On Invested Capital (2.86%) than 65.00% of its industry peers.
- AMH had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.64%. This is in line with the industry average of 2.73%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (2.86%) for AMH is above the 3 year average (2.64%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.31% | ||
| ROE | 6.22% | ||
| ROIC | 2.86% |
ROA(3y)3.05%
ROA(5y)2.49%
ROE(3y)5.67%
ROE(5y)4.62%
ROIC(3y)2.64%
ROIC(5y)2.46%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 23.66%, AMH is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- AMH's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- AMH's Operating Margin of 25.08% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AMH outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
- AMH's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- AMH has a worse Gross Margin (56.83%) than 60.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AMH has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 25.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.66% | ||
| GM | 56.83% |
OM growth 3Y4.12%
OM growth 5Y4.1%
PM growth 3Y12.15%
PM growth 5Y26.69%
GM growth 3Y0.85%
GM growth 5Y1.05%
2. AMH Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AMH is destroying value.
- AMH has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for AMH has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, AMH has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.31, we must say that AMH is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- AMH has a better Altman-Z score (1.31) than 65.00% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.72 indicates that AMH is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- AMH has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.72) than 90.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.31 |
ROIC/WACC0.4
WACC7.11%
2.3 Liquidity
- AMH has a Current Ratio of 0.35. This is a bad value and indicates that AMH is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.35, AMH is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.35 indicates that AMH may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- AMH has a Quick ratio of 0.35. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AMH outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.35 |
3. AMH Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- AMH shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.26%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, AMH shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 33.34% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, AMH shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -14.03% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 9.55% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.26%
EPS 3Y18.45%
EPS 5Y33.34%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.03%
Revenue growth 3Y7.47%
Revenue growth 5Y9.55%
Sales Q2Q%4.21%
3.2 Future
- AMH is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -13.74% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, AMH will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -4.14% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-33.24%
EPS Next 2Y-16.96%
EPS Next 3Y-13.74%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.6%
Revenue Next 2Y1.93%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.14%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. AMH Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 27.08 indicates a quite expensive valuation of AMH.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AMH indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AMH is cheaper than 65.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- AMH is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.64, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 40.56, the valuation of AMH can be described as expensive.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AMH is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AMH to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.36), we can say AMH is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 40.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AMH is valued a bit cheaper than 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.15 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of AMH may justify a higher PE ratio.
- AMH's earnings are expected to decrease with -13.74% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.81
EPS Next 2Y-16.96%
EPS Next 3Y-13.74%
5. AMH Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.15%, AMH is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- AMH's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 8.94.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, AMH pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.15% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of AMH is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 27.16%!
- AMH has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- AMH has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)27.16%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years12
5.3 Sustainability
- 105.15% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AMH. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The Dividend Rate of AMH has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP105.15%
EPS Next 2Y-16.96%
EPS Next 3Y-13.74%
AMH Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
31.95
+0.11 (+0.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryResidential REITs
Industry Strength34.78
Industry Growth83.85
Earnings (Last)02-19 2026-02-19/amc
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06/amc
Inst Owners92.73%
Inst Owner Change-0.18%
Ins Owners6.13%
Ins Owner Change1.32%
Market Cap11.62B
Revenue(TTM)1.85B
Net Income(TTM)437.70M
Analysts73.57
Price Target35.16 (10.05%)
Short Float %2.13%
Short Ratio1.86
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.15% |
Yearly Dividend1.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)27.16%
DP105.15%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-Date03-13 2026-03-13 (0.33)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)74.82%
Min EPS beat(2)68.13%
Max EPS beat(2)81.52%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)84.1%
Min EPS beat(4)68.13%
Max EPS beat(4)100.7%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)86.65%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)98.23%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)87.02%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.13%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.26%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.72%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.31%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.35%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.44%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.29%
PT rev (1m)-0.14%
PT rev (3m)-6.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)10.32%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.69%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.26%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 40.56 | ||
| P/S | 6.28 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 13.45 | ||
| P/B | 1.65 | ||
| P/tB | 1.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.15 |
EPS(TTM)1.18
EY3.69%
EPS(NY)0.79
Fwd EY2.47%
FCF(TTM)-0.35
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.38
OCFY7.44%
SpS5.09
BVpS19.33
TBVpS19
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.81
Graham Number22.6566 (-29.09%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.31% | ||
| ROE | 6.22% | ||
| ROCE | 3.62% | ||
| ROIC | 2.86% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.89% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.92% | ||
| OM | 25.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.66% | ||
| GM | 56.83% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)3.05%
ROA(5y)2.49%
ROE(3y)5.67%
ROE(5y)4.62%
ROIC(3y)2.64%
ROIC(5y)2.46%
ROICexc(3y)2.67%
ROICexc(5y)2.48%
ROICexgc(3y)2.71%
ROICexgc(5y)2.52%
ROCE(3y)3.34%
ROCE(5y)3.11%
ROICexgc growth 3Y8.2%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.68%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.65%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.82%
OM growth 3Y4.12%
OM growth 5Y4.1%
PM growth 3Y12.15%
PM growth 5Y26.69%
GM growth 3Y0.85%
GM growth 5Y1.05%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.14
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.26 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 196.88% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 53.67% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.69 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 89.25% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.35 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.31 |
F-Score6
WACC7.11%
ROIC/WACC0.4
Cap/Depr(3y)255.48%
Cap/Depr(5y)337.99%
Cap/Sales(3y)70.72%
Cap/Sales(5y)95.26%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.26%
EPS 3Y18.45%
EPS 5Y33.34%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y-33.24%
EPS Next 2Y-16.96%
EPS Next 3Y-13.74%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.03%
Revenue growth 3Y7.47%
Revenue growth 5Y9.55%
Sales Q2Q%4.21%
Revenue Next Year1.6%
Revenue Next 2Y1.93%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.14%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-9.35%
EBIT growth 3Y11.9%
EBIT growth 5Y14.04%
EBIT Next Year112.48%
EBIT Next 3Y32.66%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y81.25%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y6.51%
OCF growth 3Y9.1%
OCF growth 5Y12.76%
AMERICAN HOMES 4 RENT- A / AMH Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for AMERICAN HOMES 4 RENT- A?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to AMH.
What is the valuation status of AMERICAN HOMES 4 RENT- A (AMH) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to AMERICAN HOMES 4 RENT- A (AMH). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is AMERICAN HOMES 4 RENT- A (AMH) stock?
AMERICAN HOMES 4 RENT- A (AMH) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for AMERICAN HOMES 4 RENT- A (AMH) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AMERICAN HOMES 4 RENT- A (AMH) is expected to decline by -33.24% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for AMH stock?
The dividend rating of AMERICAN HOMES 4 RENT- A (AMH) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 105.15%.