The stock of American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE: AMH) has decreased by -1.79 when compared to last closing price of 38.60.Despite this, the company has seen a gain of 1.28% in its stock price over the last five trading days. seekingalpha.com reported 2025-05-17 that The article provides a methodology for selecting high-growth dividend-paying stocks, focusing on dividend growth and sustainability rather than high current yield. We use our proprietary models to rate quantitatively and qualitatively, and select the top ten names from an initial list of nearly 400 dividend stocks. The final list of ten stocks is chosen based on sector diversity, high-growth quality scores, and positive momentum, suitable for investors in the accumulation phase.
Is It Worth Investing in American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE: AMH) Right Now?
American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE: AMH) has a higher price-to-earnings ratio of 35.17x compared to its average ratio, The 36-month beta value for AMH is at 0.78. Analysts have varying views on the stock, with 7 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 7 rating it as “overweight,” 9 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
The public float for AMH is 340.16M, and currently, shorts hold a 3.19% of that float. The average trading volume for AMH on May 22, 2025 was 2.29M shares.
AMH’s Market Performance
The stock of American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) has seen a 1.28% increase in the past week, with a 1.72% rise in the past month, and a 6.16% gain in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 1.69%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 2.08% for AMH.. The simple moving average for the past 20 days is -0.42% for AMH’s stock, with a 2.10% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of AMH
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for AMH stocks, with Morgan Stanley repeating the rating for AMH by listing it as a “Overweight.” The predicted price for AMH in the upcoming period, according to Morgan Stanley is $40 based on the research report published on January 24, 2025 of the current year 2025.
Scotiabank, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see AMH reach a price target of $38. The rating they have provided for AMH stocks is “Sector Perform” according to the report published on January 23rd, 2025.
Deutsche Bank gave a rating of “Hold” to AMH, setting the target price at $37 in the report published on January 21st of the current year.
AMH Trading at 2.61% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought AMH to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -8.18% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 2.08%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 1.69%, as shares surge +2.49% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +6.49% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, AMH rose by +1.28%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by +0.42% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $38.07. In addition, American Homes 4 Rent saw 1.31% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at AMH starting from BENHAM DOUGLAS N, who sale 1,700 shares at the price of $38.37 back on May 08 ’25. After this action, BENHAM DOUGLAS N now owns 22,227 shares of American Homes 4 Rent, valued at $65,230 using the latest closing price.
BENHAM DOUGLAS N, the Director of American Homes 4 Rent, proposed sale 1,700 shares at $38.37 during a trade that took place back on May 08 ’25, which means that BENHAM DOUGLAS N is holding shares at $65,230 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for AMH
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.24 for the present operating margin
- 0.56 for the gross margin
The net margin for American Homes 4 Rent stands at 0.23. The total capital return value is set at 0.05. Equity return is now at value 5.81, with 3.16 for asset returns.
Based on American Homes 4 Rent (AMH), the company’s capital structure generated 0.41 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.17. The debt to equity ratio resting at 0.69. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 2.47.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 877.71 million with net debt to EBITDA at 5.59. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 10.67.
Conclusion
In conclusion, American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) has had a better performance lately. Opinion on the stock among analysts is mixed, with some giving it a “buy” rating and others a “hold”. It is worth mentioning that the stock is currently trading in close proximity to its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
