(AVB) AvalonBay Communities - Ratings and Ratios
Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US0534841012
AVB: Real Estate, Apartments, Properties, Communities
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE: AVB), a component of the S&P 500, is a leading equity REIT specializing in the development, redevelopment, acquisition, and management of high-quality apartment communities. Strategically focused on premium metropolitan areas, the company operates in key regions including New England, the New York/New Jersey Metro, the Mid-Atlantic, Pacific Northwest, Northern and Southern California, and expanding markets such as Raleigh-Durham, Charlotte, Southeast Florida, Dallas, Austin, and Denver. As of December 31, 2024, AvalonBays portfolio encompassed 306 apartment communities, comprising 93,518 apartment homes across 12 states and Washington, D.C., with 17 communities under active development. The companys strategic focus is on urban and high-growth suburban areas with strong job markets and limited housing supply, positioning it to capitalize on demographic trends favoring rental housing. AvalonBays properties are known for modern design, amenities, and services tailored to meet the preferences of a diverse tenant base.
Based on the provided data, the 3-month forecast for AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE: AVB) suggests the following outlook: The stock is expected to face short-term headwinds as it currently trades below its 20-day, 50-day, and 200-day moving averages (SMA 20: 203.99, SMA 50: 211.60, SMA 200: 215.39), indicating a bearish trend in the near term. The last price of 201.79 further supports this outlook. However, the forward P/E ratio of 35.09 suggests market expectations for earnings growth, which could provide upside potential. The price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 2.29 indicates that the stock may be trading at a premium relative to its book value, which could present a challenge for near-term appreciation. The return on equity (RoE) of 9.06% reflects moderate profitability. Considering the average true range (ATR) of 6.26, the stock is expected to experience volatility within a range of approximately 3-5% over the next three months. Overall, the stock may underperform in the short term but could find support from its high valuation multiples and growth expectations.
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AVB Stock Overview
Market Cap in USD | 30,211m |
Sector | Real Estate |
Industry | REIT - Residential |
GiC Sub-Industry | Multi-Family Residential REITs |
IPO / Inception | 1994-03-10 |
AVB Stock Ratings
Growth Rating | 39.5 |
Fundamental | 43.2 |
Dividend Rating | 60.4 |
Rel. Strength | -6.19 |
Analysts | 3.63/5 |
Fair Price Momentum | 190.89 USD |
Fair Price DCF | 233.69 USD |
AVB Dividends
Dividend Yield 12m | 3.27% |
Yield on Cost 5y | 5.18% |
Annual Growth 5y | 1.35% |
Payout Consistency | 97.9% |
AVB Growth Ratios
Growth Correlation 3m | -76.8% |
Growth Correlation 12m | 33.7% |
Growth Correlation 5y | 51.6% |
CAGR 5y | 9.08% |
CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.24 |
Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.46 |
Alpha | -0.90 |
Beta | 0.776 |
Volatility | 19.35% |
Current Volume | 528.1k |
Average Volume 20d | 747.3k |
As of May 09, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 204.46 with a total of 528,102 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -2.17%, over one month by +9.20%, over three months by -5.98% and over the past year by +8.30%.
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, AvalonBay Communities (NYSE:AVB) is currently (May 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 43.15 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of AVB as of May 2025 is 190.89. This means that AVB is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -6.64%.
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 ValueRays Forecast Model, AVB AvalonBay Communities will be worth about 209.6 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 204.46. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +2.53%.
Issuer | Forecast | Upside |
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Wallstreet Target Price | 233.5 | 14.2% |
Analysts Target Price | 235.1 | 15% |
ValueRay Target Price | 209.6 | 2.5% |