AVB (AvalonBay Communities) Total Operating Expense: $1,018 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


AVB AvalonBay Communities Inc AVB
84 GF Score
Price $190.12
GF Value $207.83
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is AvalonBay Communities Total Operating Expense?

AvalonBay Communities AVB +2.14% 84 Total Operating Expense is $1,018 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.

AvalonBay Communities's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $255 Mil. AvalonBay Communities's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,018 Mil.

AvalonBay Communities Total Operating Expense Related Terms

AvalonBay Communities Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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AvalonBay Communities Total Operating Expense Chart

AvalonBay Communities Annual Data
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AvalonBay Communities Quarterly Data
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AvalonBay Communities Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating 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 $1,018 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of $1,018 Mil mean?
AvalonBay Communities (AVB) has a Total Operating Expense of $1,018 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on AvalonBay Communities and its competitors.
Is AvalonBay Communities' Total Operating Expense too high?
AvalonBay Communities' current Total Operating Expense is $1,018 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' Total Operating Expense compare to EQR and ESS?
AvalonBay Communities' Total Operating Expense of $1,018 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 Total Operating Expense for a REITs company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the REITs industry context. However, Total Operating 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on AvalonBay Communities and its competitors. AvalonBay Communities's current Total Operating Expense is $1,018 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 Total Operating Expense is $1,018 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AvalonBay Communities (AVB), the current Total Operating Expense is $1,018 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:

  • Total Operating Expense: $1,018 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 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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