Elme Communities (ELME) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Elme Communities stock (ELME) is currently trading at $2.03. Elme Communities PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.72. Analyst consensus price target for ELME is $18.00. WallStSmart rates ELME as Sell.
- ELME PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- ELME PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- ELME intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
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- ELME fair value vs current price
- ELME insider transactions and insider buying
- Is ELME undervalued or overvalued?
- Elme Communities financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- ELME Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- ELME analyst price target and Smart Rating
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Smart Analysis
Elme Communities (ELME) · 9 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, price/book, institutional own.. Concerns around market cap and peg ratio. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Elme Communities (ELME) Key Strengths (3)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets
92.82% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Supporting Valuation Data
Elme Communities (ELME) Areas to Watch (6)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Losing money on operations
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Revenue growing slowly at 1.70% annually
Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility
Supporting Valuation Data
Elme Communities (ELME) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 39/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 1.2/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Price/Book, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.72), Price/Book (0.75) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (43.49) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 1.70%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -13.40%, Operating Margin at -3.44%, Profit Margin at -74.70%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -13.40% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 1.70% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and Operating Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
ELME Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
ELME's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.72x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 9.42x (0th percentile). The current valuation is 96% below its historical high of 20.04x set in Nov 2006, and 1% above its historical low of 0.72x in Mar 2026.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Elme Communities (ELME) · REAL ESTATE › REIT - RESIDENTIAL
The Big Picture
Elme Communities is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 248M with 2% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -74.7% profit margin.
Key Findings
Generating 308,000 in free cash flow and 308,000 in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
The company is unprofitable with a -74.7% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
What to Watch Next
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 32.1%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor REIT - RESIDENTIAL industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Elme Communities.
Bottom Line
Elme Communities is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Elme Communities(ELME)
NYSE
REAL ESTATE
REIT - RESIDENTIAL
USA
Elme Communities owns and operates real estate assets in a unique position in the Washington metropolitan area.