ACC:NYE-American Campus Communities Inc (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) | NYE

Last Closing Price

USD 64.53

Change

-0.23 (-0.36)%

Market Cap

USD 17.88B

Volume

5.53M

Avg Analyst Target

USD 62.19 (-3.62%)

Avg User Target

USD
Average Analyst Rating

Verdict

Fundamental Analysis

Verdict

American Campus Communities Inc (ACC) Stock Analysis:
Based on the American Campus Communities Inc stock forecasts from 5 analysts, the average analyst target price for American Campus Communities Inc is USD 62.19 over the next 12 months. American Campus Communities Inc’s average analyst rating is Hold . Stock Target Advisor’s own stock analysis of American Campus Communities Inc is Bearish, which is based on 4 positive signals and 11 negative signals. At the last closing, American Campus Communities Inc’s stock price was USD 64.53. American Campus Communities Inc’s stock price has changed by +0.23% over the past week, +12.07% over the past month and +38.18% over the last year.

About

American Campus Communities, Inc. is the largest owner, manager and developer of high-quality student housing communities in the United States. The company is a fully integrated, self-managed and self-administered equity real estate investment trust (REIT) with expertise in the d ...Read More

Company Website : https://www.americancampus.com

Address : 12700 Hill Country Boulevard, Austin, TX, United States, 78738

Employees : 3,006

Fiscal Year End : December

Currency: USD

Country : USA

Technical Indicators

Beta : 0.82

52 Week High : 65.02

Short Ratio : 0.86

52 Week Low : 44.51

Shorted Shares : 4,268,582

200 Day Moving Average : 54.12

Shorted Shares Previous Month : 2,274,411

50 Day Moving Average : 59.79

Shares Held By Insiders : 0.90%

Short Percentage : 4.19%

Shares Held by Institutions : 96.25%

Dividend Yield : 2.91%

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Symbol Name Price(Change) Market Cap Price / Earning Ratio EV/EBITDA
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ETFs Containing ACC

Symbol Name Weight Mer Price(Change) Market Cap
ZBK:CA BMO Equal Weight US Banks.. 5.54 % 0.38 %

-0.84 (-2.80%)

 USD0.78B
ZWK:CA BMO Covered Call US Banks.. 5.48 % 0.65 %

-0.71 (-2.61%)

 USD0.24B
PFI Invesco DWA Financial Mom.. 4.93 % 0.60 %

-1.51 (-3.54%)

 USD0.08B
DVP Roundhill Acquirers Deep .. 4.77 % 0.59 %

N/A

 USD0.02B
FBU:CA CI First Asset U.S. Buyba.. 2.72 % 0.60 %

N/A

 USD0.02B
ZPAY:CA BMO Premium Yield ETF 0.88 % 0.65 %

-0.89 (-3.12%)

 N/A
ZPAY-F:CA BMO Premium Yield ETF 0.88 % 0.65 %

-1.07 (-3.74%)

 N/A
ZPAY-U:CA BMO Premium Yield ETF 0.88 % 0.65 %

-0.23 (-0.80%)

 N/A
JHMM John Hancock Multifactor .. 0.43 % 0.41 %

-1.91 (-3.94%)

 USD2.41B
KCE SPDR S&P Capital Markets .. 0.00 % 0.35 %

-2.84 (-3.60%)

 USD0.14B
VOE Vanguard Mid-Cap Value In.. 0.00 % 0.07 %

-5.24 (-3.65%)

 USD28.82B
IG Principal Exchange-Traded.. 0.00 % 0.19 %

+0.04 (+0.17%)

 USD0.38B
DDIV First Trust Dorsey Wright.. 0.00 % 0.60 %

-0.80 (-2.42%)

 USD0.07B
5XYE:XETRA Hanetf Icav - Hanetf Clou.. 0.00 % 0.59 %

-0.20 (-2.25%)

 USD0.02B
AGOX Adaptive Growth Opportuni.. 0.00 % 1.69 %

-0.63 (-2.88%)

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs.
Industry/Classification (Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs))		 Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 12.64% 100% A+ 90% A-
Dividend Return 0.82% 50% F 45% F
Total Return 13.46% 100% A+ 90% A-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 40.47% 100% A+ 94% A
Dividend Return 3.07% 100% A+ 54% F
Total Return 43.54% 100% A+ 94% A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 37.04% 50% F 67% D+
Dividend Return 18.69% 100% A+ 69% D+
Total Return 55.72% 50% F 71% C-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 8.32% 42% F 58% F
Dividend Return 4.45% 81% B- 80% B-
Total Return 12.78% 42% F 63% D
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 25.59% 58% F 45% F
Risk Adjusted Return 49.93% 19% F 61% D-
Market Capitalization 17.88B 50% F 87% B+
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 87%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification
(Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs))		 Ratio vs. Market
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 160.92 50% F 4% F
Price/Book Ratio 2.91 50% F 28% F
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 53.41 50% F 6% F
EV/EBITDA 28.22 50% F 11% F
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 1.87% 50% F 25% F
Return on Invested Capital 2.26% 50% F 34% F
Return on Assets 1.56% 50% F 37% F
Debt to Equity Ratio 112.58% 50% F 32% F
Technical Ratios  
Dividend Yield 2.91% 100% A+ 48% F
Short Ratio 0.86 100% A+ 72% C-
Short Percent 4.19% 50% F 46% F
Beta 0.82 100% A+ 68% D+
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 97%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

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Fundamental Analysis Breakdown

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.