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AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) Stock Grade

AVB · Real Estate

C+
Grade updated: September 29, 2026
Computed by the GradeMyInvestments scoring model from revenue growth, profitability, balance-sheet strength, and analyst targets.
Market Cap
$26.3B
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 $26.3 billion market capitalization that generated 4.3% year-over-year revenue growth and maintains a strong net margin of 34.6%. The company carries a P/E ratio of 24.3 and offers shareholders a 3.9% dividend yield. However, its return on equity of 9.1% is relatively modest, suggesting the company is generating limited profits relative to shareholder capital deployed in the business.

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