AVB (AvalonBay Communities) Growth Rank: 8 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 11% Below Median

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AVB AvalonBay Communities Inc AVB
84 GF Score
Price $190.27
GF Value $208.39
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is AvalonBay Communities Growth Rank?

AvalonBay Communities AVB -0.20% 84 Growth Rank is 8 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates AVB with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $208.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

AvalonBay Communities has the Growth Rank of 8.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

AvalonBay Communities Growth Rank Related Terms

AVB vs EQR, ESS, INVH: Growth Rank Comparison

For the REIT - Residential subindustry, AvalonBay Communities's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, AvalonBay Communities's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AvalonBay Communities's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 8 mean?
AvalonBay Communities (AVB) has a Growth Rank of 8 as of Jul. 23, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on AvalonBay Communities and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, AvalonBay Communities' Growth Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 10.00.
Is AvalonBay Communities' Growth Rank too high?
AvalonBay Communities' current Growth Rank of 8 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 9.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 10.00. 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' Growth Rank compare to EQR and ESS?
AvalonBay Communities' Growth Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. Historically, AvalonBay Communities' own Growth Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Growth Rank for a REITs company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the REITs industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on AvalonBay Communities and its competitors. AvalonBay Communities's current Growth Rank is 8, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 9.00. 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 $208.39, compared to a current price of $190.27 — trading 8.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 8, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 9.00. 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 Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AvalonBay Communities (AVB), the current Growth Rank is 8 as of Jul. 23, 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 $190.27 is trading 8.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $208.39. GuruFocus considers AvalonBay Communities to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for AVB:

  • Growth Rank: 8 (11% below median its 10-year median of 9.00)
  • GF Value™: $208.39 vs. price of $190.27 (8.7% 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 EstateREITs
Address 4040 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1000, Arlington, VA, USA, 22203
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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