(AVB) AvalonBay Communities - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US0534841012

Apartment Homes, Residential Communities, Rental Properties

AVB EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of AVB over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-03": 1.1901299848911, "2020-06": 1.2107344905678, "2020-09": 1.0480591904765, "2020-12": 2.4373354608243, "2021-03": 1.016400041831, "2021-06": 3.2011075857595, "2021-09": 0.56358448722142, "2021-12": 2.3908730725912, "2022-03": 1.872062444946, "2022-06": 0.98934858808943, "2022-09": 3.5343615607721, "2022-12": 1.7234254091558, "2023-03": 1.0491216493196, "2023-06": 2.5887446252958, "2023-09": 1.2097981618601, "2023-12": 1.7012622592704, "2024-03": 1.2195583267943, "2024-06": 1.7833708711081, "2024-09": 2.6138565925469, "2024-12": 1.9767492379384, "2025-03": 1.6604813070666, "2025-06": 1.8749437338922,

AVB Revenue

Revenue of AVB over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-03: 602.267, 2020-06: 576.405, 2020-09: 567.404, 2020-12: 555.802, 2021-03: 551.135, 2021-06: 561.743, 2021-09: 580.774, 2021-12: 601.197, 2022-03: 613.927, 2022-06: 644.559, 2022-09: 665.288, 2022-12: 669.671, 2023-03: 674.708, 2023-06: 690.86, 2023-09: 697.635, 2023-12: 704.705, 2024-03: 712.859, 2024-06: 726.041, 2024-09: 734.307, 2024-12: 740.549, 2025-03: 745.88, 2025-06: 760.195,

Description: AVB AvalonBay Communities

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE:AVB) is a prominent equity REIT specializing in the development, redevelopment, acquisition, and management of apartment communities across key metropolitan areas in the United States. With a presence in 12 states and the District of Columbia, the company owns or has an interest in 306 apartment communities, comprising 93,518 apartment homes as of December 31, 2024. Its strategic locations span from New England and the New York/New Jersey Metro area to the Pacific Northwest, Northern and Southern California, and expanding regions such as Raleigh-Durham, Charlotte, Southeast Florida, Dallas, Austin, and Denver.

To further analyze AVBs performance, we can examine key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Funds From Operations (FFO) per share, Net Operating Income (NOI) growth, and occupancy rates. A strong FFO per share indicates the companys ability to generate cash from its operations, while NOI growth reflects the increase in revenue from its properties. Occupancy rates are also crucial, as high occupancy is a sign of effective property management and demand for the companys apartments. As a Multi-Family Residential REIT, AVBs financial health can also be assessed through its debt-to-equity ratio and interest coverage ratio, which provide insights into its leverage and ability to meet interest payments.

AVBs membership in the S&P 500 and its classification as a Multi-Family Residential REIT under the GICS sub-industry classification underscore its significance in the real estate investment trust sector. The companys commitment to developing and managing high-quality apartment communities in strategic locations positions it for potential long-term growth and stability. By focusing on key markets and maintaining a robust portfolio, AVB is well-placed to capitalize on trends in the multifamily housing market.

From a valuation perspective, AVBs price-to-earnings ratio and forward P/E ratio can be used to assess its relative valuation compared to peers. Additionally, its return on equity (RoE) of 9.65% indicates the companys ability to generate returns for its shareholders. To gain a deeper understanding of AVBs investment potential, it is essential to monitor its dividend yield, payout ratio, and the consistency of its dividend payments, as these factors are critical for income-focused investors.

AVB Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 27,429m
Sub-Industry Multi-Family Residential REITs
IPO / Inception 1994-03-10

AVB Stock Ratings

Growth Rating -17.8%
Fundamental 61.6%
Dividend Rating 61.3%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 -26.8%
Analyst Rating 3.63 of 5

AVB Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 3.41%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.29%
Annual Growth 5y 1.35%
Payout Consistency 97.9%
Payout Ratio 83.8%

AVB Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -72.1%
Growth Correlation 12m -88.2%
Growth Correlation 5y 42.2%
CAGR 5y 2.43%
CAGR/Max DD 3y 0.11
CAGR/Mean DD 3y 0.28
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.29
Alpha -28.60
Beta 0.718
Volatility 22.40%
Current Volume 545.8k
Average Volume 20d 699.5k
Stop Loss 189.2 (-3%)
Signal -0.79

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 3.5

Net Income (1.16b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 178.9m TTM)
FCFTA 0.06 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -0.57pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue -38.37% (prev 2.13%; Δ -40.51pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.07 (>3.0%) and CFO 1.61b > Net Income 1.16b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (8.73b) to EBITDA (2.28b) ratio: 3.83 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 0.21 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (143.3m) change vs 12m ago 0.63% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 63.00% (prev 64.09%; Δ -1.09pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 13.91% (prev 13.51%; Δ 0.40pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 5.85 (EBITDA TTM 2.28b / Interest Expense TTM 239.4m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 0.25

(A) -0.05 = (Total Current Assets 295.4m - Total Current Liabilities 1.44b) / Total Assets 21.84b
(B) 0.03 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 595.5m / Total Assets 21.84b
(C) 0.07 = EBIT TTM 1.40b / Avg Total Assets 21.44b
(D) 0.06 = Book Value of Equity 624.6m / Total Liabilities 9.67b
Total Rating: 0.25 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 61.61

1. Piotroski 3.50pt = -1.50
2. FCF Yield 3.85% = 1.93
3. FCF Margin 46.52% = 7.50
4. Debt/Equity 0.72 = 2.25
5. Debt/Ebitda 3.80 = -2.47
6. ROIC - WACC 0.14% = 0.18
7. RoE 9.73% = 0.81
8. Rev. Trend 99.64% = 4.98
9. Rev. CAGR 4.97% = 0.62
10. EPS Trend -7.18% = -0.18
11. EPS CAGR -20.59% = -2.50

What is the price of AVB shares?

As of September 16, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 195.15 with a total of 545,767 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.35%, over one month by +3.08%, over three months by -5.01% and over the past year by -13.45%.

Is AvalonBay Communities a good stock to buy?

Neither. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, AvalonBay Communities is currently (September 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 61.61 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 173.14 USD . This means that AVB is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -11.28%.

Is AVB a buy, sell or hold?

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

What are the forecasts/targets for the AVB price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 219.7 12.6%
Analysts Target Price 219.7 12.6%
ValueRay Target Price 190 -2.6%

Last update: 2025-09-12 04:31

AVB Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 27.43b (27.43b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 102.8m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 23.6368
P/E Forward = 34.4828
P/S = 9.0794
P/B = 2.2957
P/EG = 6.4907
Beta = 0.88
Revenue TTM = 2.98b USD
EBIT TTM = 1.40b USD
EBITDA TTM = 2.28b USD
Long Term Debt = 8.00b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 664.6m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 8.66b USD (Calculated: Short Term 664.6m + Long Term 8.00b)
Net Debt = 8.73b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 35.99b USD (27.43b + Debt 8.66b - CCE 102.8m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 5.85 (Ebit TTM 1.40b / Interest Expense TTM 239.4m)
FCF Yield = 3.85% (FCF TTM 1.39b / Enterprise Value 35.99b)
FCF Margin = 46.52% (FCF TTM 1.39b / Revenue TTM 2.98b)
Net Margin = 38.91% (Net Income TTM 1.16b / Revenue TTM 2.98b)
Gross Margin = 63.00% ((Revenue TTM 2.98b - Cost of Revenue TTM 1.10b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 57.62 (Enterprise Value 35.99b / Book Value Of Equity 624.6m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.75% (Interest Expense 64.8m / Debt 8.66b)
Taxrate = 0.04% (445.0k / 1.08b)
NOPAT = 1.40b (EBIT 1.40b * (1 - 0.04%))
Current Ratio = 0.21 (Total Current Assets 295.4m / Total Current Liabilities 1.44b)
Debt / Equity = 0.72 (Debt 8.66b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 11.95b)
Debt / EBITDA = 3.80 (Net Debt 8.73b / EBITDA 2.28b)
Debt / FCF = 6.24 (Debt 8.66b / FCF TTM 1.39b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 11.92b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 5.31% (Net Income 1.16b, Total Assets 21.84b )
RoE = 9.73% (Net Income TTM 1.16b / Total Stockholder Equity 11.92b)
RoCE = 7.03% (Ebit 1.40b / (Equity 11.92b + L.T.Debt 8.00b))
RoIC = 6.90% (NOPAT 1.40b / Invested Capital 20.28b)
WACC = 6.76% (E(27.43b)/V(36.09b) * Re(8.66%)) + (D(8.66b)/V(36.09b) * Rd(0.75%) * (1-Tc(0.00)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 90.91 | Cagr: 0.21%
Discount Rate = 8.66% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 77.50% ; FCFE base≈1.41b ; Y1≈1.56b ; Y5≈2.00b
Fair Price DCF = 217.3 (DCF Value 30.93b / Shares Outstanding 142.4m; 5y FCF grow 11.42% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 99.64 | Revenue CAGR: 4.97%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: -0.26
EPS Correlation: -7.18 | EPS CAGR: -20.59%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: 47.18

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