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.
- AMH had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years AMH has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years AMH always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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.
- 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 2.73%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (2.64%) for AMH is below the current ROIC(2.86%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
- AMH has a Profit Margin of 23.66%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AMH outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
- AMH's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 25.08%, AMH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AMH has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of AMH (56.83%) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
- AMH's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for AMH has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- AMH has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for AMH is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.26, we must say that AMH is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 1.26, AMH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.72 indicates that AMH is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- AMH has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.72. This is amongst the best in the industry. AMH outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.26 |
ROIC/WACC0.41
WACC6.98%
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's Current ratio of 0.35 is in line compared 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.
- AMH has a Quick ratio (0.35) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, AMH will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -13.74% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -4.14% on average over the next years.
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. AMH Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- AMH is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.68.
- AMH's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AMH is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.35. AMH is around the same levels.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 38.46, which means the current valuation is very expensive for AMH.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AMH indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AMH is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.23. AMH is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 38.46 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of AMH indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AMH is cheaper than 65.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.63 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- AMH has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as AMH's earnings are expected to decrease with -13.74% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.77
EPS Next 2Y-16.96%
EPS Next 3Y-13.74%
5. AMH Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.31%, AMH is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- AMH's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 44.24.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, AMH pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.31% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of AMH is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 27.16%!
- AMH has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
30.3
-0.25 (-0.82%)
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)05-06 2026-05-06/amc
Inst Owners92.73%
Inst Owner Change-0.18%
Ins Owners6.13%
Ins Owner Change1.32%
Market Cap11.02B
Revenue(TTM)1.85B
Net Income(TTM)437.70M
Analysts73.57
Price Target35.22 (16.24%)
Short Float %2.06%
Short Ratio1.68
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.31% |
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)-4.56%
PT rev (3m)-6.76%
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)-0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.99%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.26%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 38.46 | ||
| P/S | 5.96 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 12.75 | ||
| P/B | 1.57 | ||
| P/tB | 1.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.63 |
EPS(TTM)1.18
EY3.89%
EPS(NY)0.79
Fwd EY2.6%
FCF(TTM)-0.35
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.38
OCFY7.84%
SpS5.09
BVpS19.33
TBVpS19
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.77
Graham Number22.6566 (-25.23%)
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 | 1.26 |
F-Score6
WACC6.98%
ROIC/WACC0.41
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%.