AvalonBay Communities Inc (AVB)vsUMH Properties Inc (UMH)
AVB
AvalonBay Communities Inc
$184.06
0.00%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $26.28B
UMH
UMH Properties Inc
$15.51
-0.19%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.33B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
AvalonBay Communities Inc generates 1038% more annual revenue ($3.08B vs $271.05M). AVB leads profitability with a 33.3% profit margin vs 11.6%. UMH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.72. UMH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
AVB
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
UMH
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+10.4%
Fair Value
$200.74
Current Price
$184.06
$16.68 discount
Margin of Safety
+62.6%
Fair Value
$43.18
Current Price
$15.51
$27.67 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 30.6%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 66.7% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
2.3% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 3.3% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AVB
The strongest argument for AVB centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.3% and operating margin at 30.6%.
Bull Case : UMH
The strongest argument for UMH centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.72 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AVB
The primary concerns for AVB are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : UMH
The primary concerns for UMH are Market Cap, Return on Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 130.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
UMH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.95 — expect wider price swings.
UMH is growing revenue faster at 7.7% — sustainability is the question.
AVB generates stronger free cash flow (304M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor REIT - RESIDENTIAL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
UMH scores higher overall (61/100 vs 51/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
AvalonBay Communities Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RESIDENTIAL · USA
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that invests in apartments.
UMH Properties Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RESIDENTIAL · USA
UMH Properties, Inc., which was organized in 1968, is a publicly owned REIT that owns and operates 124 manufactured home communities containing approximately 23,400 developed lots.
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