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AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) Stock Grade

AVB · Real Estate

C+
Grade updated: July 18, 2026
Computed by the GradeMyInvestments scoring model from revenue growth, profitability, balance-sheet strength, and analyst targets.
Market Cap
$25.5B
P/E Ratio
24.3
Revenue Growth (YoY)
+4.3%
Net Margin
34.6%
Return on Equity
9.1%
Dividend Yield
3.9%

About AvalonBay Communities, Inc.'s fundamentals

AvalonBay Communities is a large-cap residential REIT with a market capitalization of $25.5 billion that generated 4.3% year-over-year revenue growth and maintains an impressive net margin of 34.6%, reflecting strong operational efficiency in its apartment portfolio. The company trades at a P/E ratio of 23.4, while delivering a 3.9% dividend yield to shareholders. However, return on equity stands at 9.1%, which is relatively modest for a real estate operator and suggests moderate efficiency in deploying shareholder capital.

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