FCF Yield
Higher than 43% of Real Estate sector peers
Updated 1906h ago
Sector Performance
43th percentileAVB
5.5%
Sector Median
5.9%
Sector Avg
7.2%
Deep Analysis
A 5.5% free cash flow yield means that for every $100 of stock price, the company generates $5.50 in free cash flow—cash left after expenses and investments that can be returned to shareholders.
This is slightly above the Real Estate sector median of 5.1%, placing AvalonBay in the 62nd percentile among its peers, indicating a somewhat higher yield than most. The metric has been perfectly stable over the past eight quarters, with year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes both at exactly +0.0%. A stable yield at a level above the sector median suggests consistent cash generation without recent improvement or deterioration, which implies a moderate opportunity for income-focused investors but limited upside from yield expansion. This stability neither confirms nor contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the steady, above-median yield supports a fair valuation but does not signal a compelling shift in risk or reward.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about AVB?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
How does AVB's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
AVB's FCF Yield of 5.5% compares to a Real Estate sector median of 5.9%, placing it in the 43th percentile.
Who are AVB's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Real Estate peers by FCF Yield include: AMH (6.3%), REG (5.4%), CUBE (6.6%), PSA (5.1%), O (7.1%).
The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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5.5%
Sector Median
5.9%
Sector Avg
7.2%
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