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Elme CommunitiesELME 23 EV-to-OCF is 7.73 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 24.82. GuruFocus rates ELME with a GF Score™ of 23/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 928 REITs companies, Elme Communities ranks better than 76.4% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Elme Communities's Enterprise Value is $353.7 Mil.
Elme Communities's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $45.8 Mil. Therefore, Elme Communities's EV-to-OCF for today is 7.73.
The historical rank and industry rank for Elme Communities's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
ELME'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.23 Med: 24.82 Max: 43.2
Current: 7.73
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Elme Communities was 43.20. The lowest was -10.23. And the median was 24.82.
ELME's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 76.4% of 928
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 18.15
vs ELME: 7.73
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $1.62.
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 $-1.440.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Elme Communities EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Elme Communities EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elme Communities's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Elme Communities's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Elme Communities's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elme Communities's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Elme Communities's current Enterprise Value is $353.7 Mil.
Elme Communities's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $45.8 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-OCF of 7.73 as of Aug. 16, 2026. This is 69% below median its historical median of 24.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Elme Communities ranks #219 out of 928 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is Elme Communities' EV-to-OCF too high?
Elme Communities' current EV-to-OCF of 7.73 is 69% below median its 10-year median of 24.82. The REITs industry median EV-to-OCF is 18.15. Elme Communities' value of 7.73 is 57.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elme Communities ranks #219 out of 928 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' EV-to-OCF compare to FREVS and MRTI?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Elme Communities ranks #219 out of 928 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Elme Communities in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 18.15. Elme Communities' value of 7.73 is 57.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 24.82 vs. the industry median of 18.15, 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 EV-to-OCF for a REITs company?
The median EV-to-OCF among REITs companies is 18.15, based on 928 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Elme Communities's current EV-to-OCF of 7.73 is 57.4% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 18.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elme Communities's current EV-to-OCF is 7.73, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 24.82. 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-OCF of 7.73. The current EV-to-OCF is 7.73, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 24.82 and 57.4% below the REITs industry median of 18.15. 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 EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Elme Communities (ELME), the current EV-to-OCF is 7.73 as of Aug. 16, 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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