AvalonBay CommunitiesLTS:0HJO +0.61%82 OCF Margin % is 54.39% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 55.77. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HJO with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $206.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 936 REITs companies, AvalonBay Communities ranks better than 56.09% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for AvalonBay Communities's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0HJO'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 52.43 Med: 55.77 Max: 58.2
Current: 54.62
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of AvalonBay Communities was 58.20%. The lowest was 52.43%. And the median was 55.77%.
LTS:0HJO's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 56.09% of 936
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 49.535
vs LTS:0HJO: 54.62
AvalonBay Communities OCF Margin % Related Terms
AvalonBay Communities OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AvalonBay Communities's OCF 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.
LTS:0HJO vs EQR, ESS, INVH: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Residential subindustry, AvalonBay Communities's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, AvalonBay Communities's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AvalonBay Communities's OCF 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 (LTS:0HJO) has a OCF Margin % of 54.39% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on AvalonBay Communities and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 55.77. Over the past decade, AvalonBay Communities' OCF Margin % has ranged from 52.43 to 58.20. According to the industry distribution chart, AvalonBay Communities ranks #411 out of 936 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 43.9%.
Is AvalonBay Communities' OCF Margin % too high?
AvalonBay Communities' current OCF Margin % of 54.39% is near median its 10-year median of 55.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 52.43 to a high of 58.20. The REITs industry median OCF Margin % is 49.54. AvalonBay Communities' value of 54.39% is 9.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AvalonBay Communities ranks #411 out of 936 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AvalonBay Communities has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AvalonBay Communities' OCF Margin % compare to EQR and ESS?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, AvalonBay Communities ranks #411 out of 936 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts AvalonBay Communities in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 49.54. AvalonBay Communities' value of 54.39% is 9.8% above this benchmark. Historically, AvalonBay Communities' own OCF Margin % has ranged from 52.43 to 58.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 55.77 vs. the industry median of 49.54, 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 OCF Margin % for a REITs company?
The median OCF Margin % among REITs companies is 49.54, based on 936 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AvalonBay Communities's current OCF Margin % of 54.39% is 9.8% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on AvalonBay Communities and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median OCF Margin % is 49.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AvalonBay Communities's current OCF Margin % is 54.39%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 55.77. 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 (LTS:0HJO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $206.29, compared to a current price of $182.26 — trading 11.6% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 54.39%, which is near median its 10-year median of 55.77 and 9.8% above the REITs industry median of 49.54. AvalonBay Communities' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AvalonBay Communities (LTS:0HJO), the current OCF Margin % is 54.39% 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 (LTS:0HJO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AvalonBay Communities stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $182.26 is trading 11.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $206.29.
GuruFocus considers AvalonBay Communities to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0HJO:
OCF Margin %: 54.39% (near median its 10-year median of 55.77)
GF Value™: $206.29 vs. price of $182.26 (11.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.8% above the REITs median (#411 of 936)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HJO 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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