AvalonBay Communities's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.84.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $9.95.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of AvalonBay Communities was -2.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 7.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 1.30% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for AvalonBay Communities's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
AVB'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -39.3 Med: 3.8 Max: 58.1
Current: 4.7
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of AvalonBay Communities was 58.10% per year. The lowest was -39.30% per year. And the median was 3.80% per year.
AVB's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked better than 56.86% of 663
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 3.4
vs AVB: 4.70
AvalonBay Communities (NYSE:AVB) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
AvalonBay Communities EBIT per Share Related Terms
AvalonBay Communities EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AvalonBay Communities's EBIT per Share 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $9.95
* 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 EBIT per Share of $9.95 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on AvalonBay Communities and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, AvalonBay Communities ranks #286 out of 663 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 43.1%.
Is AvalonBay Communities' EBIT per Share too high?
AvalonBay Communities' current EBIT per Share is $9.95. The REITs industry median EBIT per Share is 3.40. AvalonBay Communities' value of $9.95 is 192.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AvalonBay Communities ranks #286 out of 663 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' EBIT per Share compare to EQR and ESS?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, AvalonBay Communities ranks #286 out of 663 companies for EBIT per Share. This puts AvalonBay Communities in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 3.40. AvalonBay Communities' value of $9.95 is 192.6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a REITs company?
The median EBIT per Share among REITs companies is 3.40, based on 663 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AvalonBay Communities's current EBIT per Share of $9.95 is 192.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on AvalonBay Communities and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median EBIT per Share is 3.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AvalonBay Communities's current EBIT per Share is $9.95. 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 EBIT per Share is $9.95 and 192.6% above the REITs industry median of 3.40. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AvalonBay Communities (AVB), the current EBIT per Share is $9.95 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:
EBIT per Share: $9.95
GF Value™: $207.83 vs. price of $190.12 (8.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 192.6% above the REITs median (#286 of 663)
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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