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AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC (AVB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:AVB - US0534841012 - REIT

177.38 USD
+2.14 (+1.22%)
Last: 11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM
177.38 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 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 is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

AVB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year AVB had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years AVB has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years AVB had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.30%, AVB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 9.69%, AVB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
AVB has a better Return On Invested Capital (3.49%) than 85.00% 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 2.61%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.49%) for AVB is above the 3 year average (3.44%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.3%
ROE 9.69%
ROIC 3.49%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

AVB's Profit Margin of 38.84% is amongst the best of the industry. AVB outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
AVB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 30.87%, AVB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
AVB's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
AVB's Gross Margin of 63.00% is amongst the best of the industry. AVB outperforms 85.00% 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 RankSector Rank
OM 30.87%
PM (TTM) 38.84%
GM 63%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AVB is destroying value.
AVB has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
AVB has more shares outstanding than it did 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 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

AVB has an Altman-Z score of 1.78. This is a bad value and indicates that AVB is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
AVB has a better Altman-Z score (1.78) than 90.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73 indicates that AVB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.73, AVB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.78
ROIC/WACC0.49
WACC7.14%
AVB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAVB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.10 indicates that AVB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.10, AVB is doing worse than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
AVB has a Quick Ratio of 0.10. This is a bad value and indicates that AVB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
AVB has a Quick ratio of 0.10. This is in the lower half of the industry: AVB underperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.1
Quick Ratio 0.1
AVB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAVB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 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.
Measured over the past 5 years, AVB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.12% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, AVB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.27% in the last year.
AVB shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.62% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.18%
EPS 3Y17.41%
EPS 5Y6.12%
EPS Q2Q%2.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.27%
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.12% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-18.52%
EPS Next 2Y-14.5%
EPS Next 3Y-7.93%
EPS Next 5Y-4.5%
Revenue Next Year4.71%
Revenue Next 2Y4.83%
Revenue Next 3Y5.02%
Revenue Next 5Y6.12%

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 accelerating.
AVB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAVB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.63 indicates a rather expensive valuation of AVB.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AVB is valued cheaper than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AVB to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.83), we can say AVB is valued inline with the index average.
AVB is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 31.97.
95.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AVB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.68, AVB is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.63
Fwd PE 31.97
AVB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAVB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AVB is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 65.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 18.65
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

AVB has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as AVB's earnings are expected to decrease with -7.93% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.54
EPS Next 2Y-14.5%
EPS Next 3Y-7.93%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

AVB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.99%.
AVB's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 7.38.
AVB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.37.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.99%

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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.45%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years26
AVB Yearly Dividends per shareAVB Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

AVB pays out 84.31% 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.
DP84.31%
EPS Next 2Y-14.5%
EPS Next 3Y-7.93%
AVB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAVB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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

NYSE:AVB (11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 177.38 0 (0%)

177.38

+2.14 (+1.22%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryResidential REITs
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)02-03 2026-02-03/amc
Inst Owners95.39%
Inst Owner Change-0.27%
Ins Owners0.37%
Ins Owner Change-0.22%
Market Cap25.26B
Revenue(TTM)2.91B
Net Income(TTM)1.16B
Analysts71.85
Price Target219.78 (23.9%)
Short Float %2.92%
Short Ratio5.13
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.99%
Yearly Dividend6.77
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.45%
DP84.31%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years26
Ex-Date09-30 2025-09-30 (1.75)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)35.39%
Min EPS beat(2)23.58%
Max EPS beat(2)47.2%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)47.51%
Min EPS beat(4)23.58%
Max EPS beat(4)78.32%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)31.65%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)34.92%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)33.04%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.96%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.07%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.86%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.98%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.14%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.85%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.84%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.72%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.97%
PT rev (1m)-0.7%
PT rev (3m)-6.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.75%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.6%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.03%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.63
Fwd PE 31.97
P/S 8.47
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 15.7
P/B 2.11
P/tB 2.11
EV/EBITDA 18.65
EPS(TTM)8.2
EY4.62%
EPS(NY)5.55
Fwd EY3.13%
FCF(TTM)-3.23
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)11.3
OCFY6.37%
SpS20.94
BVpS83.91
TBVpS83.91
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.54
Graham Number124.43
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.3%
ROE 9.69%
ROCE 4.41%
ROIC 3.49%
ROICexc 3.5%
ROICexgc 3.5%
OM 30.87%
PM (TTM) 38.84%
GM 63%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)5.06%
ROA(5y)4.9%
ROE(3y)9%
ROE(5y)8.77%
ROIC(3y)3.44%
ROIC(5y)3.18%
ROICexc(3y)3.5%
ROICexc(5y)3.24%
ROICexgc(3y)3.51%
ROICexgc(5y)3.24%
ROCE(3y)4.35%
ROCE(5y)4.03%
ROICexgc growth 3Y11.75%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.03%
ROICexc growth 3Y11.82%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.06%
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%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.14
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 4.83
Cap/Depr 235.87%
Cap/Sales 69.41%
Interest Coverage 3.81
Cash Conversion 89.5%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.1
Quick Ratio 0.1
Altman-Z 1.78
F-Score6
WACC7.14%
ROIC/WACC0.49
Cap/Depr(3y)183.94%
Cap/Depr(5y)179.75%
Cap/Sales(3y)55.28%
Cap/Sales(5y)55.46%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.18%
EPS 3Y17.41%
EPS 5Y6.12%
EPS Q2Q%2.68%
EPS Next Y-18.52%
EPS Next 2Y-14.5%
EPS Next 3Y-7.93%
EPS Next 5Y-4.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.27%
Revenue growth 3Y8.28%
Revenue growth 5Y4.62%
Sales Q2Q%4.67%
Revenue Next Year4.71%
Revenue Next 2Y4.83%
Revenue Next 3Y5.02%
Revenue Next 5Y6.12%
EBIT growth 1Y0.93%
EBIT growth 3Y14.34%
EBIT growth 5Y1.82%
EBIT Next Year80.15%
EBIT Next 3Y26.5%
EBIT Next 5Y17.18%
FCF growth 1Y-7774.93%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y5.52%
OCF growth 3Y10.15%
OCF growth 5Y4%

AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC / AVB FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to AVB.


What is the valuation status for AVB stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC (AVB). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of AVB stock?

AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC (AVB) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for AVB stock?

The financial health rating of AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC (AVB) is 2 / 10.


Is the dividend of AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC (AVB) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 84.31%.