AVB (AvalonBay Communities) Interest Expense: $-271 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is AvalonBay Communities Interest Expense?

AvalonBay Communities AVB +2.14% 84 Interest Expense is $-271 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates AVB with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $207.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. AvalonBay Communities's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -71 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-271 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. AvalonBay Communities's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 227 Mil. AvalonBay Communities's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -71 Mil. AvalonBay Communities's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.17. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

AvalonBay Communities (NYSE:AVB) Interest Expense Explanation

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

AvalonBay Communities's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-71 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $227 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $8,754 Mil.

AvalonBay Communities's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage	=	-1	*	Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	-1	*	226.57	/	-71.489
	=	3.17

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

AvalonBay Communities Interest Expense Historical Data

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AvalonBay Communities Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 $-271 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of $-271 Mil mean?

AvalonBay Communities (AVB) has a Interest Expense of $-271 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on AvalonBay Communities and its competitors.

Is AvalonBay Communities' Interest Expense too high?

AvalonBay Communities' current Interest Expense is $-271 Mil. 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' Interest Expense compare to EQR and ESS?

AvalonBay Communities' Interest Expense of $-271 Mil 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 Interest Expense for a REITs company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the REITs industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?

A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on AvalonBay Communities and its competitors. AvalonBay Communities's current Interest Expense is $-271 Mil. 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 Interest Expense is $-271 Mil. 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 Interest Expense calculated?

Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AvalonBay Communities (AVB), the current Interest Expense is $-271 Mil 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:

Interest Expense: $-271 Mil
GF Value™: $207.83 vs. price of $190.12 (8.5% below fair value)
GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs

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 Business Description

Industry Real Estate REITs

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Address 4040 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1000, Arlington, VA, USA, 22203

Website https://www.avalonbay.com

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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