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AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC (AVB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:AVB - US0534841012 - REIT

172.97 USD
-3.06 (-1.74%)
Last: 1/28/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to AVB. AVB was compared to 20 industry peers in the Residential REITs industry. While AVB has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. AVB does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year AVB was profitable.
  • In the past year AVB had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • AVB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • AVB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
AVB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAVB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of AVB (5.31%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 9.77%, AVB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.46%, AVB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AVB is in line with the industry average of 2.59%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (3.46%) for AVB is above the 3 year average (3.44%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.31%
ROE 9.77%
ROIC 3.46%
ROA(3y)5.06%
ROA(5y)4.9%
ROE(3y)9%
ROE(5y)8.77%
ROIC(3y)3.44%
ROIC(5y)3.18%
AVB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAVB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 38.71%, AVB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • AVB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • AVB has a better Operating Margin (30.35%) than 90.00% of its industry peers.
  • AVB's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • AVB's Gross Margin of 62.81% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AVB outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
  • AVB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 30.35%
PM (TTM) 38.71%
GM 62.81%
OM growth 3Y5.59%
OM growth 5Y-2.68%
PM growth 3Y-5.32%
PM growth 5Y1.91%
GM growth 3Y0.2%
GM growth 5Y-1.16%
AVB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAVB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), AVB is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, AVB has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • The number of shares outstanding for AVB has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, AVB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
AVB Yearly Shares OutstandingAVB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M
AVB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAVB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.73, we must say that AVB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.73, AVB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73 indicates that AVB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • AVB's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.73 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AVB outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.73
ROIC/WACC0.48
WACC7.2%
AVB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAVB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.12 indicates that AVB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.12, AVB is doing worse than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.12 indicates that AVB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • AVB's Quick ratio of 0.12 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AVB is outperformed by 70.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.12
Quick Ratio 0.12
AVB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAVB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.18% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.12% on average over the past years.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.71% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, AVB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.62% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.18%
EPS 3Y17.41%
EPS 5Y6.12%
EPS Q2Q%2.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.71%
Revenue growth 3Y8.28%
Revenue growth 5Y4.62%
Sales Q2Q%4.67%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, AVB will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -4.50% on average per year.
  • AVB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.45% yearly.
EPS Next Y-5.76%
EPS Next 2Y-16.07%
EPS Next 3Y-9.38%
EPS Next 5Y-4.5%
Revenue Next Year4.4%
Revenue Next 2Y4.13%
Revenue Next 3Y4.57%
Revenue Next 5Y5.45%

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.
AVB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAVB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B 4B
AVB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAVB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.09, the valuation of AVB can be described as rather expensive.
  • 85.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AVB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • AVB is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.35, AVB can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AVB is valued cheaper than 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AVB to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.83), we can say AVB is valued slightly more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.09
Fwd PE 32.35
AVB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAVB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of AVB indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: AVB is more expensive than 65.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 18.29
AVB Per share dataAVB EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The excellent profitability rating of AVB may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A cheap valuation may be justified as AVB's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.38% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.45
EPS Next 2Y-16.07%
EPS Next 3Y-9.38%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • AVB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.98%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • AVB's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 32.02.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, AVB pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.98%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of AVB has a limited annual growth rate of 2.45%.
  • 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)2.45%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years26
AVB Yearly Dividends per shareAVB Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

  • 84.41% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AVB. 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.
DP84.41%
EPS Next 2Y-16.07%
EPS Next 3Y-9.38%
AVB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAVB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B
AVB Dividend Payout.AVB Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.AVB Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC / AVB 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 8 / 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 21.09 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.05.


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 -5.76% in the next year.