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12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-06), Independence Realty Trust's 12-1 Month Momentum % is 0.52%.
The industry rank for Independence Realty Trust's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
IRT's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 50.63% of 952
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.22
vs IRT: 0.52
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Independence Realty Trust 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
IRT vs MRP, UMH, JAN: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Independence Realty Trust's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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.
Independence Realty Trust 12-1 Month Momentum % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Independence Realty Trust's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Independence Realty Trust's 12-1 Month Momentum % 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.
Independence Realty Trust (IRT) has a 12-1 Month Momentum % of 0.52% as of Aug. 06, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Independence Realty Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Independence Realty Trust ranks #470 out of 952 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 49.4%.
Is Independence Realty Trust's 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Independence Realty Trust's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 0.52%. The REITs industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 0.22. Independence Realty Trust's value of 0.52% is 136.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Independence Realty Trust ranks #470 out of 952 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Independence Realty Trust has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Independence Realty Trust's 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to MRP and UMH?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Independence Realty Trust ranks #470 out of 952 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This puts Independence Realty Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 0.22. Independence Realty Trust's value of 0.52% is 136.4% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 12-1 Month Momentum % for a REITs company?
The median 12-1 Month Momentum % among REITs companies is 0.22, based on 952 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 12-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Independence Realty Trust's current 12-1 Month Momentum % of 0.52% is 136.4% 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 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Independence Realty Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 0.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Independence Realty Trust's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 0.52%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Independence Realty Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Independence Realty Trust (IRT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.94, compared to a current price of $17.09 — trading 0.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 0.52% and 136.4% above the REITs industry median of 0.22. Independence Realty Trust's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Independence Realty Trust (IRT), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 0.52% as of Aug. 06, 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 Independence Realty Trust (IRT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Independence Realty Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $17.09 is trading 0.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.94.
GuruFocus considers Independence Realty Trust to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for IRT:
12-1 Month Momentum %: 0.52%
GF Value™: $16.94 vs. price of $17.09 (0.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 136.4% above the REITs median (#470 of 952)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IRT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Independence Realty Trust Inc is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires, owns, operates, improves and manages multifamily apartment communities across non-gateway U.S. markets. It owns and operates multifamily apartment properties, across non-gateway U.S markets, including Atlanta, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Indianapolis, Nashville, Oklahoma City, Raleigh-Durham, and Tampa. The company is focused on gaining scale within key amenity-rich submarkets that offer school districts, retail, and various employment centers.
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