(AVB) AvalonBay Communities - Ratings and Ratios
Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US0534841012
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AVB: Apartment Communities, Apartment Homes, Multi-Family Housing
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is a prominent equity Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) specializing in the development, redevelopment, acquisition, and management of upscale apartment communities across key metropolitan areas in the United States. With a strong presence in regions such as New England, the New York/New Jersey Metro area, and various Californian markets, the company has established itself as a major player in the multi-family residential REIT sector. As of December 31, 2024, AvalonBays portfolio comprises 306 apartment communities, encompassing 93,518 apartment homes across 12 states and the District of Columbia, with 17 communities under development. This extensive portfolio underscores the companys commitment to providing high-quality residential living options in highly sought-after locations.
AvalonBays operational footprint spans across key U.S. markets, including established regions like the Pacific Northwest and Northern and Southern California, as well as expansion regions such as Raleigh-Durham, Charlotte, North Carolina, Southeast Florida, Dallas, Austin, Texas, and Denver, Colorado. The companys strategic focus on these areas is driven by demographic trends favoring urbanization and the demand for premium apartment living. AvalonBays business model is designed to capitalize on these trends through the development of new communities, the redevelopment of existing properties, and the acquisition of additional assets that fit within its investment criteria.
From a technical analysis perspective, AvalonBays stock (AVB) is currently trading at $203.96, slightly below its short-term moving averages (SMA20 at $204.92 and SMA50 at $205.02), indicating a potential for stabilization or slight recovery in the near term. The stocks ATR of 4.01, or 1.97%, suggests moderate volatility. Given its 52-week high of $234.04 and low of $187.23, the stock is positioned closer to its lower end, potentially indicating a buying opportunity for investors looking for entry points. The SMA200 at $215.83 is significantly higher, suggesting a longer-term uptrend, albeit with a current deviation.
Fundamentally, AvalonBay boasts a market capitalization of $29.7 billion, with a P/E ratio of 25.98 and a forward P/E of 38.76, indicating a premium valuation likely driven by growth expectations. The companys Return on Equity (RoE) stands at 9.65%, reflecting its ability to generate returns for shareholders. Considering the technical and fundamental data, a potential forecast could involve a short-term consolidation or slight pullback due to the current deviation from its longer-term trend, followed by a potential upswing driven by the companys strong market presence, ongoing development projects, and the overall demand for multi-family residential properties. Investors may look for the stock to stabilize above its current SMA20 and SMA50 levels before resuming an upward trajectory, potentially targeting the $215.83 SMA200 level in the longer term.
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AVB Stock Overview
Market Cap in USD | 29,402m |
Sector | Real Estate |
Industry | REIT - Residential |
GiC Sub-Industry | Multi-Family Residential REITs |
IPO / Inception | 1994-03-10 |
AVB Stock Ratings
Growth Rating | 29.0 |
Fundamental | 28.7 |
Dividend Rating | 61.0 |
Rel. Strength | -8.32 |
Analysts | 3.63 of 5 |
Fair Price Momentum | 195.03 USD |
Fair Price DCF | 162.54 USD |
AVB Dividends
Dividend Yield 12m | 3.29% |
Yield on Cost 5y | 5.30% |
Annual Growth 5y | 1.35% |
Payout Consistency | 97.9% |
Payout Ratio | 83.7% |
AVB Growth Ratios
Growth Correlation 3m | 4.7% |
Growth Correlation 12m | -19.5% |
Growth Correlation 5y | 48.8% |
CAGR 5y | 9.44% |
CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.25 |
Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.54 |
Alpha | -9.49 |
Beta | 0.776 |
Volatility | 25.14% |
Current Volume | 1401.5k |
Average Volume 20d | 959.6k |
As of July 01, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 204.38 with a total of 1,401,467 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -1.58%, over one month by -0.80%, over three months by -4.77% and over the past year by +2.41%.
Neither. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, AvalonBay Communities is currently (July 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 28.71 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of AVB is around 195.03 USD . This means that AVB is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -4.57%.
AvalonBay Communities has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.63. Therefor, it is recommend to hold AVB.
- Strong Buy: 5
- Buy: 5
- Hold: 14
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
According to our own proprietary Forecast Model, AVB AvalonBay Communities will be worth about 218.7 in July 2026. The stock is currently trading at 204.38. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +7%.
Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
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Wallstreet Target Price | 231.7 | 13.4% |
Analysts Target Price | 235.1 | 15% |
ValueRay Target Price | 218.7 | 7% |