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Elme CommunitiesELME -0.62%23 EV-to-EBITDA is 20.54 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 20.94. GuruFocus rates ELME with a GF Score™ of 23/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 673 REITs companies, Elme Communities ranks worse than 70.58% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Elme Communities's enterprise value is $-668.8 Mil.
Elme Communities's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-32.6 Mil. Therefore, Elme Communities's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 20.54.
The historical rank and industry rank for Elme Communities's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ELME'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -879.14 Med: 20.94 Max: 40.81
Current: 20.54
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Elme Communities was 40.81. The lowest was -879.14. And the median was 20.94.
ELME's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 70.58% of 673
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 15.5
vs ELME: 20.54
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Elme Communities's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Elme Communities's share price for today is $1.61.
Elme Communities's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1.490.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Elme Communities's EV-to-EBITDA 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 vs FREVS, MRTI, CLPR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Elme Communities's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Elme Communities's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elme Communities's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Elme Communities's current Enterprise Value is $-668.8 Mil.
Elme Communities's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-32.6 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 (ELME) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 20.54 as of Aug. 01, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Elme Communities. This is near median its historical median of 20.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Elme Communities ranks #475 out of 673 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 70.6%.
Is Elme Communities' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Elme Communities' current EV-to-EBITDA of 20.54 is near median its 10-year median of 20.94. The REITs industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.50. Elme Communities' value of 20.54 is 32.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elme Communities ranks #475 out of 673 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Elme Communities has a GF Score™ of 23/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elme Communities' EV-to-EBITDA compare to FREVS and MRTI?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Elme Communities ranks #475 out of 673 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Elme Communities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.50. Elme Communities' value of 20.54 is 32.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 20.94 vs. the industry median of 15.50, Elme Communities has consistently been above 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a REITs company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among REITs companies is 15.50, based on 673 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Elme Communities's current EV-to-EBITDA of 20.54 is 32.5% above 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Elme Communities. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elme Communities's current EV-to-EBITDA is 20.54, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.94. 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 20.54. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 20.54, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.94 and 32.5% above the REITs industry median of 15.50. Elme Communities' overall GF Score™ is 23/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Elme Communities (ELME), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 20.54 as of Aug. 01, 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 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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