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American Homes 4 Rent AMH

United StatesReal Estate · REIT - ResidentialUSD
5.6AI score
Rank 1,300 of 2,130
better than 35% of companies
30.00USD
▼ 3.9% in one year
AMH MSCI World +22.1%
Average analyst target
37.11 USD (+23.7%)
22 analysts
52-wk low 27.22High 35.07
📈 Chart on TradingView ↗(affiliate link)Analysis of 08/10/2026

What does it do?

American Homes 4 Rent is a REIT that acquires, develops, and leases single-family homes in the United States, generating recurring income from residential rents.

Key points

from its scores
  • ✕Poor share-price trend4.8
  • !Modest dividend5.0
  • !Average business quality5.2

AI analysis

bottom line, main risk, context and news
Bottom line

Leverage and rate sensitivity make the risk not compensate for the current dividend yield.

American Homes 4 Rent shows acceptable financial health (6.57) but with high leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA of 5.21) which, in a rising long-term rate environment, pressures its valuation (EV/EBITDA of 17.0) and limits its appeal; revenue growth is moderate (2.80%) and the dividend (4.40% net) is fully distributed, leaving no room for positive surprises.

⚠ Main risk

High leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA of 5.21) combined with rising long-term interest rates in the US increases refinancing costs and pressures the value of its real estate assets.

Context and risks

American Homes 4 Rent operates in the US residential real estate sector, where the rise in 10-year Treasury yields increases its cost of debt (Net Debt/EBITDA of 5.21) and pressures asset values. As a REIT, its 100% payout structure limits its ability to reduce leverage, amplifying sensitivity to the rate cycle.

Is American Homes 4 Rent stock cheap or expensive?

at the analysis date
In line with its sector

On P/E and Price / book, it trades in line with the Real Estate median (within 15%).

MultipleCompanySectorDifference
P/E23.821.6+10%
EV / EBITDA17.018.5−8%
Price / book1.61.4+11%
Price / sales6.66.3+4%

Sector: median of the 100 Real Estate companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.

Valuation score: 5.7 out of 10 (median for Real Estate: 4.9).

Average analyst target: 37.11 USD, +23.7% versus the price.

Indicative fair value · USD
Graham10.71▼ −64% vs price
Cash flow (DCF)26.29▼ −12% vs price
Dividends16.50▼ −45% vs price
Price30.00at the analysis date

Classic formulas with standard assumptions (0.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.

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Score by category

0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measures
Financial healthiFair6.0Real Estate median: 5.5
Quality / MoatiFair5.2Real Estate median: 5.2
ValuationiFair5.7Real Estate median: 4.9
GrowthiFair5.5Real Estate median: 5.7
DividendiFair5.0Real Estate median: 3.5
MomentumiWeak4.8Real Estate median: 5.5
Risk & ContextiFair6.8Real Estate median: 6.0
Real Estate median7 or more 5 to 7 under 5

Key metrics

at the analysis date · compared with the Real Estate median
P/Ei
23.8
Real Estate: 21.6above
EV / EBITDAi
17.0
Real Estate: 18.5below
ROEi
7.1%
Real Estate: 8.0%below
Operating margini
25.9%
Real Estate: 41.8%below
Net debt / EBITDAi
5.21
Real Estate: 5.94below
Revenue growthi
+2.8%
Real Estate: +5.4%below

Valuation

P/E
23.8
Forward P/E
44.4
EV / EBITDA
17.0
Price / book
1.6
Price / sales
6.6
PEG
4.19
Market cap
12.3B USD
Enterprise value
16.5B USD

Profitability

ROE
7.1%
ROA
2.2%
ROIC (approx.)
3.8%
Gross margin
56.6%
Operating margin
25.9%
Net margin
25.5%
Free cash flow
822.3M USD
FCF yield
6.7%
Cash conversion
85%

Solvency

Total debt
5.1B USD
Net debt
5.1B USD
Cash
83.7M USD
EBITDA
972.6M USD
Net debt / EBITDA
5.21
Debt / equity
68.85
Current ratio
1.67
Quick ratio
0.26

Growth

Revenue growth
+2.8%
Earnings growth
+10.6%
EPS (TTM)
1.26 USD
EPS (forward)
0.68 USD

Dividend

Dividend yield
4.4%
Payout
100.0%

Risk and market

Beta
0.79
Analyst consensus
Buy (22)
Target price
37.11 USD
52-week range
27.22 – 35.07

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Frequently asked questions about American Homes 4 Rent

Is American Homes 4 Rent stock cheap or expensive?

On P/E and Price / book, it trades in line with the Real Estate median (within 15%). Valuation score: 5.7 out of 10 (median for Real Estate: 4.9). Average analyst target: 37.11 USD, +23.7% versus the price. This is not investment advice.

What score does American Homes 4 Rent get on MeridIAn Screener?

It scores 5.6 out of 10, rank 1,300 of 2,130 (better than 35% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Risk & Context (6.8) and its weakest, Momentum (4.8). Analysis of 08/10/2026.

What is American Homes 4 Rent's P/E ratio?

Its P/E is 23.8: the share price equals 23.8 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Real Estate median is 21.6. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 44.4.

How much is American Homes 4 Rent worth on the stock market?

Its market capitalisation is 12.3B USD.

Does American Homes 4 Rent pay a dividend?

Yes: its dividend yield is 4.40% and it pays out 100% of its earnings.

How has American Homes 4 Rent stock performed over the last year?

It has fallen 3.9% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 27.22 and 35.07 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

What do analysts think of American Homes 4 Rent?

22 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Buy” and their average target is 37.11 USD (+23.7% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.