AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) — Stock Score Summary

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) has a MoatMap StockRank of 61/100 based on Quality (60/100), Value (29/100), and Momentum (56/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. AvalonBay is a high-quality US residential REIT. While it possesses excellent assets and solid management, it is a mature, interest-rate-sensitive real estate vehicle rather than an asymmetric macro-driven compounder.

AvalonBay Communities is a leading residential REIT that develops, acquires, owns, and manages high-quality apartment communities, primarily in desirable coastal markets across the United States. Its competitive moat stems from a geographically diversified portfolio in supply-constrained, high-growth urban and suburban areas, ensuring consistent occupancy and rental growth. As one of the largest and most well-regarded residential REITs, it benefits from economies of scale and strong brand recognition.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$186.85
Market Cap$26.2B
P/E (TTM)23.41
P/E (Forward)38.83
Price/Book2.29
Return on Equity9.7%
Return on Invested Capital6.4%
Debt/Equity81.31
Gross Margin62.7%
Operating Margin29.3%
Revenue Growth2.5%
Dividend Yield3.8%
Free Cash Flow$1.4B

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. operates in the REIT - Residential industry, part of the Real Estate sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AvalonBay Communities, Inc.’s (AVB) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) is 61/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (60), Value (29), and Momentum (56) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does AvalonBay Communities, Inc. have an economic moat?
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) has a Quality factor score of 60/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is AvalonBay Communities, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 61/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is AvalonBay Communities, Inc. in?
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) operates in the Real Estate sector, specifically the REIT - Residential industry (United States).
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