(AHH) Armada Hflr Pr - Ratings and Ratios

Armada Hoffler Properties, Inc. (NYSE:AHH) is a vertically integrated, self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT) with over 40 years of experience in the development, construction, acquisition, and management of high-quality retail, office, and multifamily properties. The Company operates primarily in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States, leveraging its extensive expertise in both property development and construction. Armada Hoffler not only owns and manages its operating portfolio but also engages in joint ventures, real estate financing arrangements, and provides general construction and development services to third-party clients.

The Company’s construction and development portfolio includes a wide range of asset classes, such as mid- and high-rise office buildings, retail strip malls, power centers, multifamily apartment communities, hotels, conference centers, industrial facilities, educational institutions, medical buildings, government projects, parking garages, and mixed-use town centers. This diversification underscores its ability to adapt to evolving market demands. As the sole general partner of Armada Hoffler, L.P., the Company held 75.5% of the economic interest in the Operating Partnership as of March 31, 2024, with 0.1% held as general partnership units.

From a technical perspective, AHH’s stock price is currently trading below its 20-day and 50-day simple moving averages (SMA), suggesting short-term bearish momentum. The stock’s last price of $6.93 is below the SMA 20 ($6.78) and SMA 50 ($7.50), while the SMA 200 ($9.73) indicates a longer-term downtrend. The Average True Range (ATR) of 0.28 reflects relatively low volatility in recent trading sessions.

On the fundamental side, AHH’s market capitalization stands at $706.51 million, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 20.26 and a forward P/E of 39.53, indicating elevated valuations relative to earnings. The price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 1.10 suggests the stock is trading near its book value, while the price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 0.98 points to a reasonable valuation relative to revenue. The return on equity (RoE) of 5.78% highlights moderate profitability compared to industry peers.