Apartment Investment and Management Co (AIV)vsMid-America Apartment Communities Inc (MAA)
AIV
Apartment Investment and Management Co
$3.03
-0.98%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $615.70M
MAA
Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc
$137.54
+0.49%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $16.58B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc generates 1498% more annual revenue ($2.21B vs $138.49M). AIV leads profitability with a 400.0% profit margin vs 17.6%. MAA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 7.03. MAA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (D+).
AIV
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
MAA
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-57.2%
Fair Value
$3.76
Current Price
$3.03
$0.73 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MAA.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 78 in profit
Keeps 400 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 26.6%
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 3.9%
Earnings declined 63.2%
0.8% revenue growth
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AIV
The strongest argument for AIV centers on Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 400.0% and operating margin at -84.6%.
Bull Case : MAA
The strongest argument for MAA centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.6% and operating margin at 26.6%.
Bear Case : AIV
The primary concerns for AIV are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : MAA
The primary concerns for MAA are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 42.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AIV profiles as a declining stock while MAA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
AIV carries more volatility with a beta of 1.20 — expect wider price swings.
MAA is growing revenue faster at 0.8% — sustainability is the question.
MAA generates stronger free cash flow (16M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MAA scores higher overall (50/100 vs 41/100), backed by strong 17.6% margins. Both earn "Hold" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Apartment Investment and Management Co
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RESIDENTIAL · USA
Aimco is a Real Estate Investment Trust focused on property development, redevelopment, and various other value-creating investment strategies targeting the US multi-family market.
Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RESIDENTIAL · USA
Mid-America Apartment Communities (MAA) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust based in Memphis, Tennessee that invests in apartments in the Southeastern United States and the Southwestern United States.
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