Elme Communities (FRA:WRI) EV-to-EBITDA: -6.00 (As of Aug. 08, 2026)

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FRA:WRI Elme Communities FRA:WRI
30 GF Score
Price €1.33
GF Value €7.09
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Elme Communities EV-to-EBITDA?

Elme Communities FRA:WRI 30 EV-to-EBITDA is -6.00 as of Aug. 08, 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 671 REITs companies, Elme Communities ranks worse than 149031.15% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Elme Communities's enterprise value is €307.0 Mil. Elme Communities's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-51.2 Mil. Therefore, Elme Communities's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -6.00.

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

FRA:WRI' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -879.14   Med: 20.94   Max: 40.81
Current: -5.85

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.

FRA:WRI's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 671 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 15.53 vs FRA:WRI: -5.85

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.

As of today (2026-08-08), Elme Communities's stock price is €1.33. Elme Communities's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-1.228. Therefore, Elme Communities's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


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

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:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1.33/-1.228
=At Loss

Elme Communities's share price for today is €1.33.
Elme Communities's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 €-1.228.

* 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).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Elme Communities EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Elme Communities EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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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 Communities EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Elme Communities Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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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
EV-to-EBITDA 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 17.82 -855.71 0.00 -2.28 -3.79

FRA:WRI 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.


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Elme Communities EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=306.963/-51.18
=-6.00

Elme Communities's current Enterprise Value is €307.0 Mil.
Elme Communities's EBITDA 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 €-51.2 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-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of -6.00 mean?
Elme Communities (FRA:WRI) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -6.00 as of Aug. 08, 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. According to the industry distribution chart, Elme Communities ranks #999999 out of 671 companies in the REITs industry.
Is Elme Communities' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Elme Communities' current EV-to-EBITDA is -6.00. Based on the distribution chart, Elme Communities ranks #999999 out of 671 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-EBITDA compare to FREVS and MRTI?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Elme Communities ranks #999999 out of 671 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Elme Communities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.53. 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 15.53, based on 671 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. 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 15.53 — 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 -6.00. 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-EBITDA is -6.00. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Elme Communities (FRA:WRI), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -6.00 as of Aug. 08, 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-EBITDA: -6.00
  • 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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