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AvalonBay CommunitiesAVB -1.98%89 EBITDA Margin % is 59.14% as of Jun. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 76.40. GuruFocus rates AVB with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $204.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 736 REITs companies, AvalonBay Communities ranks better than 54.76% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
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AvalonBay Communities EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AvalonBay Communities's EBITDA Margin % 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.
For the REIT - Residential subindustry, AvalonBay Communities's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, AvalonBay Communities's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AvalonBay Communities's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* 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 EBITDA Margin % of 59.14% as of Jun. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on AvalonBay Communities and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 76.40. Over the past decade, AvalonBay Communities' EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 70.87 to 86.68. According to the industry distribution chart, AvalonBay Communities ranks #333 out of 736 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 45.2%.
Is AvalonBay Communities' EBITDA Margin % too high?
AvalonBay Communities' current EBITDA Margin % of 59.14% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 76.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 70.87 to a high of 86.68. The REITs industry median EBITDA Margin % is 69.79. AvalonBay Communities' value of 59.14% is 15.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AvalonBay Communities ranks #333 out of 736 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AvalonBay Communities has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AvalonBay Communities' EBITDA Margin % compare to EQR and ESS?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, AvalonBay Communities ranks #333 out of 736 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts AvalonBay Communities in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 69.79. AvalonBay Communities' value of 59.14% is 15.3% below this benchmark. Historically, AvalonBay Communities' own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 70.87 to 86.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 76.40 vs. the industry median of 69.79, AvalonBay Communities has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a REITs company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among REITs companies is 69.79, based on 736 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AvalonBay Communities's current EBITDA Margin % of 59.14% is 15.3% below 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on AvalonBay Communities and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 69.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AvalonBay Communities's current EBITDA Margin % is 59.14%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 76.40. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $204.64, compared to a current price of $183.84 — trading 10.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 59.14%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 76.40 and 15.3% below the REITs industry median of 69.79. AvalonBay Communities' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AvalonBay Communities (AVB), the current EBITDA Margin % is 59.14% as of Jun. 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 $183.84 is trading 10.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $204.64.
GuruFocus considers AvalonBay Communities to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AVB:
EBITDA Margin %: 59.14% (23% below median its 10-year median of 76.40)
GF Value™: $204.64 vs. price of $183.84 (10.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.3% below the REITs median (#333 of 736)
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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