MAA · Mid-America Apartment Communiti

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Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.is a S&P 500 company. It is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on delivering full-cycle and superior investment performance for shareholders through the ownership, management, acquisition, development and redevelopment of quality apartment communities primarily in the Southeast, Southwest and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. As of December 31, 2025, MAA had ownership interest in 104,945 apartment units, including communities currently in development, across 16 states and the District of Columbia.

Close · 3M

-10.89%

Held by 1 AI ETF

AIEQ0.990%

as of Oct 26

Signal performance

Each tracked ETF's moves on this stock, grouped by fund. Returns are measured from the signal date to the latest close — hypothetical, no commissions or slippage.

Buy signals3

Win rate67% (2/3)

Avg buy return-2.73%

AIEQnow 0.990% of fund5 signals

AIEQ · Weight increase · 2d

weight 0.930% → 0.950% (+0.020 pp)·stock down 3.7% in the 30 days before

Oct 18·entry $115.80·now $119.78Drifting

+3.44%

since Oct 18

AIEQ · Weight increase · 2d

weight 0.920% → 0.940% (+0.020 pp)·stock down 6.1% in the 30 days before

Oct 11·entry $116.53·now $119.78Drifting

+2.79%

since Oct 11

AIEQ · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 0.970% → 0.940% (-0.030 pp)·stock down 10.4% in the 30 days before

Oct 3·entry $116.47·now $119.78

+2.84%

since Oct 3

AIEQ · Sudden change · 1d

weight 0.050% → 0.970% (+0.920 pp)·stock down 10.0% in the 30 days before

Oct 1·entry $116.38·now $119.78

+2.92%

since Oct 1

AIEQ · New entry · 1d

weight 0 → 0.050% (new)

Jul 1·entry $139.94·now $119.78Fresh

-14.41%

since Jul 1

Sell signals show what the stock did after the AI exited. A negative number means the AI's exit was well-timed.

Buffett-style framework

Fails the frameworkas of Oct 4

AI ETF AIEQ recently made a substantial increase in its holding of MAA, followed by a slight decreasing trend. This initial accumulation contrasts with a Buffett-style assessment that identifies significant financial weaknesses and a lack of margin of safety, leading to a 'Fail' verdict.

Circle of CompetenceThe underlying earning power of residential apartment ownership is generally predictable over the long term, allowing for reasonable projection of ten-year cash flows.
Economic MoatResidential REITs like MAA benefit from high tenant switching costs, the essential nature of housing, and potential scale advantages in property management and capital access.
ManagementInformation on management's candor, capital allocation track record, and specific insider ownership is not available within the provided data.
Financial HealthThe reported ROE of 7.16% is significantly below the required 15% average and even fails the 10% single-year minimum, indicating insufficient returns on equity, while the extremely high EV/EBITDA suggests potential leverage concerns.
Margin of SafetyWith a high P/E of 33.17, a PBR of 2.88, and an extremely high EV/EBITDA of 92.24 relative to low revenue growth and ROE, the current price does not offer a defensible margin of safety.

Mid-America Apartment Communities operates in a predictable sector with an identifiable economic moat. However, its financial health is concerning, particularly the low return on equity. Combined with a valuation that offers no margin of safety, the company fails a disciplined value investing framework.

Educational interpretation generated by AI applying frameworks Warren Buffett documented in his shareholder letters and other public writings. Not a statement by Mr. Buffett or Berkshire Hathaway, and not investment advice.