Elme Communities (FRA:WRI) EV-to-EBIT: -3.34 (As of Aug. 07, 2026)

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FRA:WRI Elme Communities FRA:WRI
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Price €1.33
GF Value €7.09
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Elme Communities EV-to-EBIT?

Elme Communities FRA:WRI 30 EV-to-EBIT is -3.34 as of Aug. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:WRI with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.09 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 654 REITs companies, Elme Communities ranks worse than 152905.05% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Elme Communities's Enterprise Value is €306.9 Mil. Elme Communities's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-91.9 Mil. Therefore, Elme Communities's EV-to-EBIT for today is -3.34.

The historical rank and industry rank for Elme Communities's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:WRI' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3198.69   Med: 24.51   Max: 690.92
Current: -3.27

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Elme Communities was 690.92. The lowest was -3198.69. And the median was 24.51.

FRA:WRI's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 654 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 18.21 vs FRA:WRI: -3.27

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Elme Communities's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €286.1 Mil. Elme Communities's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-91.9 Mil. Elme Communities's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -32.11%.


Elme Communities  (FRA:WRI) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Elme Communities's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-91.86/286.11826
=-32.11 %

Elme Communities's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €286.1 Mil.
Elme Communities's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-91.9 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Elme Communities EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Elme Communities's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT Chart

Elme Communities Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Elme Communities Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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FRA:WRI vs FREVS, MRTI, CLPR: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Elme Communities's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Elme Communities's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Elme Communities's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Elme Communities EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Elme Communities's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=306.855/-91.86
=-3.34

Elme Communities's current Enterprise Value is €306.9 Mil.
Elme Communities's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-91.9 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of -3.34 mean?
Elme Communities (FRA:WRI) has a EV-to-EBIT of -3.34 as of Aug. 07, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Elme Communities and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Elme Communities ranks #999999 out of 654 companies in the REITs industry.
Is Elme Communities' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Elme Communities' current EV-to-EBIT is -3.34. Based on the distribution chart, Elme Communities ranks #999999 out of 654 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Elme Communities has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elme Communities' EV-to-EBIT compare to FREVS and MRTI?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Elme Communities ranks #999999 out of 654 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Elme Communities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.21. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a REITs company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among REITs companies is 18.21, based on 654 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Elme Communities and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elme Communities's current EV-to-EBIT is -3.34. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elme Communities (FRA:WRI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.09, compared to a current price of €1.33 — trading 81.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -3.34. Elme Communities' overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Elme Communities (FRA:WRI), the current EV-to-EBIT is -3.34 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.

Is Elme Communities (FRA:WRI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elme Communities stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.33 is trading 81.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.09. GuruFocus considers Elme Communities to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WRI:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -3.34
  • GF Value™: €7.09 vs. price of €1.33 (81.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 30/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WRI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Elme Communities Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges ELME:USA
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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