AMERICAN HOMES 4 RENT- A (AMH) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:AMH • US02665T3068
30 USD
-0.35 (-1.15%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
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After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:04:00 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to AMH. AMH was compared to 20 industry peers in the Residential REITs industry. There are concerns on the financial health of AMH while its profitability can be described as average. While showing a medium growth rate, AMH is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- AMH had positive earnings in the past year.
- AMH had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years AMH has been profitable.
- AMH had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of AMH (3.31%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Return On Equity of AMH (6.22%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- AMH's Return On Invested Capital of 2.86% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AMH outperforms 65.00% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AMH is in line with the industry average of 2.59%.
- 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 the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AMH has grown nicely.
- AMH has a Operating Margin of 25.08%. This is in the better half of the industry: AMH outperforms 65.00% of its industry peers.
- AMH's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- AMH has a Gross Margin of 56.83%. This is in the lower half of the industry: AMH underperforms 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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), AMH is destroying value.
- AMH has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, AMH has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for AMH is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- AMH has an Altman-Z score of 1.26. This is a bad value and indicates that AMH is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of AMH (1.26) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.72 indicates that AMH is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.72, AMH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.26 |
ROIC/WACC0.42
WACC6.76%
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.
- AMH has a Current ratio of 0.35. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AMH outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.35 indicates that AMH may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.35, AMH is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.35 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 9.26% over the past year.
- 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.
- AMH shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -14.03%.
- Measured over the past years, AMH shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.55% on average per year.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, AMH will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -15.71% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, AMH will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.14% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-35.81%
EPS Next 2Y-15.71%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.96%
Revenue Next 2Y4.14%
Revenue Next 3Y7.14%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 25.42, which means the current valuation is very expensive for AMH.
- AMH's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AMH is cheaper than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- AMH is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.07, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- AMH is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 39.60.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AMH is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 80.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- AMH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 28.05.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 39.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AMH is valued a bit cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.65 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- AMH has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- AMH's earnings are expected to decrease with -15.71% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.76
EPS Next 2Y-15.71%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- AMH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.35%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 44.03, AMH has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, AMH pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.35% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of AMH grows each year by 27.16%, which is quite nice.
- 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 Years4
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
- AMH pays out 105.15% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- AMH's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP105.15%
EPS Next 2Y-15.71%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryResidential REITs
Earnings (Last)02-19 2026-02-19/amc
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29/amc
Inst Owners90.26%
Inst Owner Change2.42%
Ins Owners5.99%
Ins Owner Change1.39%
Market Cap11.13B
Revenue(TTM)1.85B
Net Income(TTM)437.70M
Analysts73.57
Price Target36.9 (23%)
Short Float %3.13%
Short Ratio2.78
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.35% |
Yearly Dividend1.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)27.16%
DP105.15%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years11
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)-2.3%
PT rev (3m)-6.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.79%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.67%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.58%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.36%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 39.6 | ||
| P/S | 6.02 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 12.88 | ||
| P/B | 1.58 | ||
| P/tB | 1.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.65 |
EPS(TTM)1.18
EY3.93%
EPS(NY)0.76
Fwd EY2.53%
FCF(TTM)-0.43
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.33
OCFY7.76%
SpS4.99
BVpS18.95
TBVpS18.63
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.76
Graham Number22.43
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 | 203.01% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 55.34% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.69 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 89.25% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.35 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.26 |
F-Score6
WACC6.76%
ROIC/WACC0.42
Cap/Depr(3y)262.39%
Cap/Depr(5y)342.14%
Cap/Sales(3y)72.64%
Cap/Sales(5y)96.41%
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-35.81%
EPS Next 2Y-15.71%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.03%
Revenue growth 3Y7.47%
Revenue growth 5Y9.55%
Sales Q2Q%4.21%
Revenue Next Year3.96%
Revenue Next 2Y4.14%
Revenue Next 3Y7.14%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-9.35%
EBIT growth 3Y11.9%
EBIT growth 5Y14.04%
EBIT Next Year118.56%
EBIT Next 3Y35.42%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y77.69%
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 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.
What is the profitability of AMH stock?
AMERICAN HOMES 4 RENT- A (AMH) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of AMERICAN HOMES 4 RENT- A (AMH) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for AMERICAN HOMES 4 RENT- A (AMH) is 25.42 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.58.
Can you provide the financial health for AMH stock?
The financial health rating of AMERICAN HOMES 4 RENT- A (AMH) is 2 / 10.