ELME (Elme Communities) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.10 (As of Aug. 07, 2026) — 94% Below Median

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What is Elme Communities Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Elme Communities ELME -0.31% 23 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.10 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 94% below its 10-year median of 1.58. GuruFocus rates ELME with a GF Score™ of 23/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 554 REITs companies, Elme Communities ranks better than 96.03% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-07), Elme Communities's current share price is $1.625. Elme Communities's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $16.50. Elme Communities's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.10.

The historical rank and industry rank for Elme Communities's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ELME' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09   Med: 1.58   Max: 2.65
Current: 0.1

During the past years, Elme Communities's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.65. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 1.58.

ELME's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
96.03% of 554 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.81 vs ELME: 0.10

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Elme Communities's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.884. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $16.50 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Elme Communities  (NYSE:ELME) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Elme Communities Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Elme Communities Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Elme Communities's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Elme Communities Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Elme Communities Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.69 1.10 0.88 0.92 1.06

Elme Communities Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.95 1.00 1.06 0.00 0.09

ELME vs FREVS, MRTI, CLPR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Elme Communities's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Elme Communities Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Elme Communities's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Elme Communities's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Elme Communities Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Elme Communities's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1.625/16.50
=0.10

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Elme Communities's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Elme Communities's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=1.884/333.9520*333.9520
=1.884

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Elme Communities Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 14.150 241.428 19.573
201612 14.087 241.432 19.485
201703 14.097 243.801 19.310
201706 14.122 244.955 19.253
201709 14.234 246.819 19.259
201712 13.947 246.524 18.893
201803 13.739 249.554 18.385
201806 13.632 251.989 18.066
201809 13.694 252.439 18.116
201812 13.367 251.233 17.768
201903 12.968 254.202 17.036
201906 12.617 256.143 16.450
201909 16.489 256.759 21.446
201912 17.195 256.974 22.346
202003 16.495 258.115 21.341
202006 16.134 257.797 20.900
202009 15.869 260.280 20.361
202012 15.647 260.474 20.061
202103 15.356 264.877 19.361
202106 15.086 271.696 18.543
202109 15.316 274.310 18.646
202112 15.265 278.802 18.285
202203 15.157 287.504 17.606
202206 14.919 296.311 16.814
202209 14.638 296.808 16.470
202212 14.434 296.797 16.241
202303 14.206 301.836 15.718
202306 14.015 305.109 15.340
202309 13.352 307.789 14.487
202312 13.134 306.746 14.299
202403 12.910 312.332 13.804
202406 12.701 314.175 13.501
202409 12.484 315.301 13.222
202412 12.289 315.605 13.003
202503 12.057 319.799 12.591
202506 11.867 322.561 12.286
202509 10.310 324.800 10.601
202512 2.693 324.054 2.775
202603 0.000 330.213 0.000
202606 1.884 333.952 1.884

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.10 mean?
Elme Communities (ELME) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.10 as of Aug. 07, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Elme Communities and its competitors. This is 94% below median its historical median of 1.58. Over the past decade, Elme Communities' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 2.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Elme Communities ranks #22 out of 554 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 4%.
Is Elme Communities' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Elme Communities' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.10 is 94% below median its 10-year median of 1.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 2.65. The REITs industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81. Elme Communities' value of 0.10 is 87.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elme Communities ranks #22 out of 554 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Elme Communities has a GF Score™ of 23/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elme Communities' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to FREVS and MRTI?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Elme Communities ranks #22 out of 554 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Elme Communities in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81. Elme Communities' value of 0.10 is 87.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Elme Communities' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 2.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.58 vs. the industry median of 0.81, Elme Communities has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a REITs company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among REITs companies is 0.81, based on 554 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Elme Communities's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.10 is 87.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Elme Communities and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elme Communities's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.10, which is 94% below median its own 10-year median of 1.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elme Communities stock overvalued right now?
Elme Communities (ELME) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.10. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.10, which is 94% below median its 10-year median of 1.58 and 87.7% below the REITs industry median of 0.81. Elme Communities' overall GF Score™ is 23/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Elme Communities (ELME), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.10 as of Aug. 07, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Elme Communities Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges WRI:Germany
Address 7550 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 900, Bethesda, MD, USA, 20814
Elme Communities is a real estate investment trust engaged in owning and operating properties in the greater Washington DC metropolitan area. The company's real estate portfolio is comprised of office, retail, and multifamily properties located near transportation nodes. It derives nearly all of its income in the form of rental revenue from tenants organized into long-term leases. The company's office assets contribute the majority of this income, while the rest is split fairly evenly between its retail and multifamily locations. Elme Communities' tenants are banking, consulting, law, and financial services firms. The company operates in a single reportable segment which includes the ownership, development, redevelopment and acquisition of apartment communities.
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