Apartment Investment and Management Co (AIV)vsMid-America Apartment Communities Inc (MAA)
AIV
Apartment Investment and Management Co
$4.06
+0.74%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $816.91M
MAA
Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc
$121.64
-0.14%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $14.62B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc generates 948% more annual revenue ($2.21B vs $210.89M). AIV leads profitability with a 115.5% profit margin vs 20.2%. MAA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 7.03. MAA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
AIV
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
MAA
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for AIV.
Margin of Safety
-429.3%
Fair Value
$25.70
Current Price
$121.64
$95.94 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 116 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.4%
Areas to Watch
Trading at 9.2x book value
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -30.6% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
1.0% revenue growth
ROE of 7.6% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AIV
The strongest argument for AIV centers on Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 115.5% and operating margin at -15.7%.
Bull Case : MAA
The strongest argument for MAA centers on Profit Margin, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.2% and operating margin at 28.4%.
Bear Case : AIV
The primary concerns for AIV are Price/Book, Market Cap, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : MAA
The primary concerns for MAA are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity.
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 1.35 — expect wider price swings.
MAA is growing revenue faster at 1.0% — sustainability is the question.
MAA generates stronger free cash flow (159M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MAA scores higher overall (52/100 vs 38/100), backed by strong 20.2% margins. Both earn "Buy" 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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