Elme Communities (ELME)vsMid-America Apartment Communities Inc (MAA)
ELME
Elme Communities
$2.03
+1.00%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $180.38M
MAA
Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc
$121.64
-0.14%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $14.62B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc generates 792% more annual revenue ($2.21B vs $247.63M). MAA leads profitability with a 20.2% profit margin vs -74.7%. MAA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 7.03. MAA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
ELME
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
MAA
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ELME.
Margin of Safety
-429.3%
Fair Value
$25.70
Current Price
$121.64
$95.94 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.4%
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
1.0% revenue growth
ROE of 7.6% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ELME
The strongest argument for ELME centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : MAA
The strongest argument for MAA centers on Profit Margin, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.2% and operating margin at 28.4%.
Bear Case : ELME
The primary concerns for ELME are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Bear Case : MAA
The primary concerns for MAA are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ELME profiles as a turnaround stock while MAA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ELME carries more volatility with a beta of 0.79 — expect wider price swings.
ELME is growing revenue faster at 1.7% — sustainability is the question.
MAA generates stronger free cash flow (159M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MAA scores higher overall (52/100 vs 41/100), backed by strong 20.2% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Elme Communities
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RESIDENTIAL · USA
Elme Communities owns and operates real estate assets in a unique position in the Washington metropolitan area.
Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RESIDENTIAL · USA
Mid-America Apartment Communities (MAA) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust based in Memphis, Tennessee that invests in apartments in the Southeastern United States and the Southwestern United States.
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