PLD vs AVB
By Alex · Tickerpine
Prologis, Inc. vs AvalonBay Communities, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | PLD | AVB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $140.73 | $179.79 |
| Market cap | $136.80B | $25.67B |
| P/E ratio | 31.1 | 24.7 |
| ROE | 7.75% | 8.49% |
| Profit margin | 43.58% | 33.32% |
| Revenue growth | 12.30% | 2.30% |
| Dividend yield | 3.04% | 3.92% |
| Beta | 1.32 | 0.77 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
PLD vs AVB in plain English
- PLD is the bigger company — about 5.3× the market cap of AVB.
- AVB is cheaper on earnings (P/E 24.7 vs 31.1).
- AVB earns a higher return on equity (8% vs 8%).
- PLD is growing revenue faster (12% vs 2%).
- AVB has the higher dividend yield (3.92% vs 3.04%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
PLD return calculator
See what $1,000 in Prologis, Inc. would be worth today.
AVB return calculator
See what $1,000 in AvalonBay Communities, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.