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AvalonBay CommunitiesAVB +1.08%86 Equity-to-Asset is 0.53 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 0.56. GuruFocus rates AVB with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $208.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 930 REITs companies, AvalonBay Communities ranks worse than 54.62% on this metric.
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AvalonBay Communities Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AvalonBay Communities's Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, AvalonBay Communities's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AvalonBay Communities's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
AvalonBay Communities's Equity to Asset Ratio 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.53 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on AvalonBay Communities and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.56. Over the past decade, AvalonBay Communities' Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.52 to 0.58. According to the industry distribution chart, AvalonBay Communities ranks #508 out of 930 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 54.6%.
Is AvalonBay Communities' Equity-to-Asset too high?
AvalonBay Communities' current Equity-to-Asset of 0.53 is near median its 10-year median of 0.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 0.58. The REITs industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.58. AvalonBay Communities' value of 0.53 is 8.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AvalonBay Communities ranks #508 out of 930 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AvalonBay Communities has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AvalonBay Communities' Equity-to-Asset compare to EQR and ESS?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, AvalonBay Communities ranks #508 out of 930 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places AvalonBay Communities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.58. AvalonBay Communities' value of 0.53 is 8.6% below this benchmark. Historically, AvalonBay Communities' own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.52 to 0.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.56 vs. the industry median of 0.58, 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 Equity-to-Asset for a REITs company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among REITs companies is 0.58, based on 930 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AvalonBay Communities's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.53 is 8.6% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on AvalonBay Communities and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AvalonBay Communities's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.53, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.56. 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 $208.31, compared to a current price of $192.45 — trading 7.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.53, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.56 and 8.6% below the REITs industry median of 0.58. AvalonBay Communities' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AvalonBay Communities (AVB), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.53 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 $192.45 is trading 7.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $208.31.
GuruFocus considers AvalonBay Communities to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AVB:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.53 (near median its 10-year median of 0.56)
GF Value™: $208.31 vs. price of $192.45 (7.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.6% below the REITs median (#508 of 930)
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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