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AvalonBay CommunitiesAVB +0.61%83 EV-to-EBITDA is 16.01 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 18.46. GuruFocus rates AVB with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $208.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 684 REITs companies, AvalonBay Communities ranks worse than 52.92% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, AvalonBay Communities's enterprise value is $37,569 Mil.
AvalonBay Communities's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,346 Mil. Therefore, AvalonBay Communities's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 16.01.
The historical rank and industry rank for AvalonBay Communities's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
AVB'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.44 Med: 18.46 Max: 23.62
Current: 16.01
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of AvalonBay Communities was 23.62. The lowest was 13.44. And the median was 18.46.
AVB's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 52.92% of 684
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 15.52
vs AVB: 16.01
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
AvalonBay Communities's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
AvalonBay Communities's share price for today is $196.69.
AvalonBay Communities's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $8.060.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
AvalonBay Communities EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AvalonBay Communities's EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, AvalonBay Communities's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AvalonBay Communities's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
AvalonBay Communities's current Enterprise Value is $37,569 Mil.
AvalonBay Communities's EBITDA 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 $2,346 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 16.01 as of Jul. 17, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on AvalonBay Communities. This is 13% below median its historical median of 18.46. Over the past decade, AvalonBay Communities' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 13.44 to 23.62. According to the industry distribution chart, AvalonBay Communities ranks #362 out of 684 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 52.9%.
Is AvalonBay Communities' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
AvalonBay Communities' current EV-to-EBITDA of 16.01 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 18.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.44 to a high of 23.62. The REITs industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.52. AvalonBay Communities' value of 16.01 is 3.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AvalonBay Communities ranks #362 out of 684 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AvalonBay Communities has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AvalonBay Communities' EV-to-EBITDA compare to EQR and ESS?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, AvalonBay Communities ranks #362 out of 684 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places AvalonBay Communities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.52. AvalonBay Communities' value of 16.01 is 3.2% above this benchmark. Historically, AvalonBay Communities' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 13.44 to 23.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.46 vs. the industry median of 15.52, AvalonBay Communities has consistently been above 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a REITs company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among REITs companies is 15.52, based on 684 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AvalonBay Communities's current EV-to-EBITDA of 16.01 is 3.2% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on AvalonBay Communities. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AvalonBay Communities's current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.01, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 18.46. 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 $208.26, compared to a current price of $196.69 — trading 5.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.01, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 18.46 and 3.2% above the REITs industry median of 15.52. AvalonBay Communities' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AvalonBay Communities (AVB), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.01 as of Jul. 17, 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 $196.69 is trading 5.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $208.26.
GuruFocus considers AvalonBay Communities to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AVB:
EV-to-EBITDA: 16.01 (13% below median its 10-year median of 18.46)
GF Value™: $208.26 vs. price of $196.69 (5.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.2% above the REITs median (#362 of 684)
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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