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Apartment Investment and Management Co(AIV)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$1.53
11/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for AIV

11/09/2026: AIV (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Apartment Investment and Management Co is a real estate investment trust that now focuses on the development and redevelopment of apartment communities following the 2020 separation of its stabilized assets. Its primary strength lies in an experienced team capable of managing complex real estate projects, providing a path to value creation beyond simple ownership. The main investment story centers on its ability to source and execute profitable developments. However, investors face significant risks, including high sensitivity to construction costs, interest rate volatility, and execution challenges. This stock may suit investors seeking development-driven growth, provided they are prepared for the higher risk profile inherent in this specialized model.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitAIV offers growth potential through real estate development but carries execution and market risks.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock has historically lacked the consistent upward momentum often sought by this style.
Value investorMixed fitValue investors may be attracted to the underlying asset value, though the stock requires careful assessment of development risks.
Dividend investorWeak fitAIV's dividend yield is currently not the primary feature compared to more traditional stabilized REITs.
Low-risk investorWeak fitDevelopment-focused REITs carry higher operational and interest-rate sensitivity than conservative, income-oriented peers.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock price can fluctuate significantly based on development project status and broader market interest rate trends.
Valuation riskMediumAccurately pricing a development-heavy pipeline remains complex compared to valuing stabilized income-producing properties.
Competition risk (multi-family)Medium / highLarger REITs with scale advantages compete for the same prime development sites and rental tenants.
Business qualityMediumThe company has narrowed its focus, which creates concentration risk regarding development project execution.
Dividend incomeLowDividend income is not the primary driver for this investment, as capital is prioritized for development projects.
Execution riskHighSuccess is highly dependent on the ability to entitle, build, and lease up new projects on time and within budget.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -5.31%
Avg. Invested days 51
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
AIV receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
AIV has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+633.5%) and strong profitability (net margin 394.8%) are partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -66.1%), negative revenue growth (-33.6%), modest insider ownership of 2.39%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
AIV's financial health is supported by moderate profitability, including gross margin of -33.5% and operating margin of -21.1%. Overall financial-health metrics support a 3-star score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is AIV's strongest growth driver at +633.5% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, free-cash-flow growth (+19.0%, solid) is also solid, while revenue growth (-33.6%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 77.9% and approximately 72.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 2.39% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

PineBridge Investments LLC 0.00%
Commonwealth Bank of Australia 0.00%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
AIV generates approximately $-335 of gross profit, $-211 of operating income, and $-661 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and soft capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 363.42%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
AIV has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 239.12M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 8.16
1Y Target Price 7
Price to earnings Ratio 8.16
1Y Target Price 7
Volume (30-day avg) 2.4M shares
Beta 1.27
52 Weeks Range 1.52 - 3.15
Updated Date 11/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 1.52 - 3.15
Updated Date 11/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.19

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
DevelopmentRevenue and value creation from constructing and stabilizing new apartment communities.Profit comes from building new apartments and realizing value as they become fully occupied.
Property ManagementFees and operating income from managing real estate assets.The company collects revenue from rents and management fees on the properties it oversees.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE 8.16
Forward PE 714.29
Enterprise Value 587.27M
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.73
Enterprise Value 587.27M
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.73
Enterprise Value to Revenue 7.87
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.7
Shares Outstanding 145.24M
Shares Floating 104.75M
Shares Outstanding 145.24M
Shares Floating 104.75M
Percent Insiders 2.39
Percent Institutions 77.87

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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