P/E Ratio
Updated 368h ago
Sector Performance
80th percentileMAA
42.7x
Sector Median
24.7x
Sector Avg
36.0x
Deep Analysis
The current P/E (price-to-earnings) ratio of 42.7x means investors are paying $42.70 for every $1.00 of MAA’s annual earnings, indicating a high valuation relative to profits.
This is substantially above the sector median of 23.8x, placing MAA in the 82nd percentile among its peers—meaning only 18% of similar companies have a higher P/E. The year-over-year change is not available, and the quarter-over-quarter increase is a minimal +0.2%, showing near-flat movement over the most recent period. A high P/E combined with a stagnant trend suggests the stock’s elevated valuation is not being reinforced by rising earnings expectations, which could introduce downside risk if growth disappoints. This combination does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict—the expensive multiple implies caution, while the lack of trend momentum prevents a clearly bullish or bearish signal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about MAA?
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
How is the P/E Ratio calculated?
P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.
Who are MAA's closest peers by P/E Ratio?
The closest peers by P/E Ratio include: VICI (9.1x), OMF (9.0x), JACK (8.5x), GIS (8.4x), FIS (8.4x).
The Formula
Price / EPS
Why It Matters
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
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42.7x
Sector Median
24.7x
Sector Avg
36.0x
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