Avalonbay Communities Inc. (AVB) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Avalonbay Communities Inc. (AVB) has a Graham intrinsic value of $51.97 per share. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 2.6% a year to $7.0M, with an average return on invested capital of 9.0%.

Graham intrinsic value
$51.97
Revenue (FY2025)
$7.0M
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
2.6%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
9.0%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
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AVB 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $7.0M $1.1B $7.40 — 28698.5% 9.8%
FY2024 $7.1M $1.1B $7.60 — 27883.5% 10.0%
FY2023 $7.7M $928.8M $6.56 — 24433.4% 9.7%
FY2022 $6.3M $1.1B $8.12 — 27882.3% 9.3%
FY2021 $3.1M $1.0B $7.19 — 49114.1% 8.2%
FY2020 $3.8M $827.7M $5.89 — 40513.0% 8.5%
FY2019 $5.0M $786.1M $5.63 $1.3B 32806.7% 8.9%
FY2018 $3.6M $974.5M $7.05 $1.3B 43101.5% 8.7%
FY2017 $4.1M $876.9M $6.35 $1.2B 35931.2% 8.6%
FY2016 $5.6M $1.0B $7.52 $1.1B 25195.5% 8.3%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

AvalonBay Communities has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 2.6% annually over the past decade.

AvalonBay Communities returns on capital have been average, hovering around 9.0% ROIC over the decade.

AvalonBay Communities has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, AvalonBay Communities is modeled at -0.2% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $51.97 per share.

AVB stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Avalonbay Communities Inc. (AVB) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a -0.2% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, AVB's intrinsic value is about $51.97 per share.

How fast has Avalonbay Communities Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $5.6M in fiscal 2016 to $7.0M in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 2.6%. Net income was $1.1B in fiscal 2025.

What is AVB's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 9.0%, and average return on equity was 8.8%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this AVB data come from?

From Avalonbay Communities Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Jul 30, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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