AvalonBay Communities's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.
AvalonBay Communities's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.
AvalonBay Communities's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 31.6.
Therefore, AvalonBay Communities's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was -31.60.
Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.
Be Aware
CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.
The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.
AvalonBay Communities Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
AvalonBay Communities Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AvalonBay Communities's Cash Conversion Cycle can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
AVB vs EQR, ESS, INVH: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the REIT - Residential subindustry, AvalonBay Communities's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
AvalonBay Communities Cash Conversion Cycle vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, AvalonBay Communities's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AvalonBay Communities's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.
Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.
AvalonBay Communities's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
AvalonBay Communities (AVB) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of -31.60 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on AvalonBay Communities and its competitors.
Is AvalonBay Communities' Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
AvalonBay Communities' current Cash Conversion Cycle is -31.60. Overall, AvalonBay Communities has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AvalonBay Communities' Cash Conversion Cycle compare to EQR and ESS?
AvalonBay Communities' Cash Conversion Cycle of -31.60 can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Conversion Cycle for a REITs company?
A good Cash Conversion Cycle depends on the REITs industry context. However, Cash Conversion Cycle should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on AvalonBay Communities and its competitors. AvalonBay Communities's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -31.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AvalonBay Communities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AvalonBay Communities (AVB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $207.83, compared to a current price of $190.12 — trading 8.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is -31.60. AvalonBay Communities' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AvalonBay Communities (AVB), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is -31.60 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is AvalonBay Communities (AVB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AvalonBay Communities stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $190.12 is trading 8.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $207.83.
GuruFocus considers AvalonBay Communities to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AVB:
Cash Conversion Cycle: -31.60
GF Value™: $207.83 vs. price of $190.12 (8.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AVB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AvalonBay Communities owns a portfolio of 296 apartment communities with more than 90,000 units and is developing 24 additional properties with approximately 8,600 units. The company focuses on owning large, high-quality properties in major metropolitan areas of New England, New York/New Jersey, Washington, D.C., California, and the Pacific Northwest.
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