Elme Communities (FRA:WRI) EV-to-FCF: 7.73 (As of Aug. 18, 2026) — 69% Below Median

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What is Elme Communities EV-to-FCF?

Elme Communities FRA:WRI +12.78% 30 EV-to-FCF is 7.73 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 24.80. GuruFocus rates FRA:WRI with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 731 REITs companies, Elme Communities ranks better than 90.15% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Elme Communities's Enterprise Value is €304.9 Mil. Elme Communities's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €39.4 Mil. Therefore, Elme Communities's EV-to-FCF for today is 7.73.

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

FRA:WRI' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.23   Med: 24.8   Max: 43.2
Current: 7.71

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Elme Communities was 43.20. The lowest was -10.23. And the median was 24.80.

FRA:WRI's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than
90.15% of 731 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 22.35 vs FRA:WRI: 7.71

EV-to-FCF 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.

As of today (2026-08-18), Elme Communities's stock price is €1.50. 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.


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

EV-to-FCF 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:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1.50/-1.228
=At Loss

Elme Communities's share price for today is €1.50.
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.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


Elme Communities EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Elme Communities EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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

Elme Communities Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
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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-FCF 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 22.98 25.32 0.00 3.01 21.45

FRA:WRI vs FREVS, MRTI, CLPR: EV-to-FCF Comparison

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

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

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


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Elme Communities EV-to-FCF Calculation

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

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=304.877/39.435
=7.73

Elme Communities's current Enterprise Value is €304.9 Mil.
Elme Communities's Free Cash Flow 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 €39.4 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-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of 7.73 mean?
Elme Communities (FRA:WRI) has a EV-to-FCF of 7.73 as of Aug. 18, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Elme Communities and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 24.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Elme Communities ranks #72 out of 731 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 9.8%.
Is Elme Communities' EV-to-FCF too high?
Elme Communities' current EV-to-FCF of 7.73 is 69% below median its 10-year median of 24.80. The REITs industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.35. Elme Communities' value of 7.73 is 65.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elme Communities ranks #72 out of 731 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 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elme Communities' EV-to-FCF compare to FREVS and MRTI?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Elme Communities ranks #72 out of 731 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Elme Communities in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.35. Elme Communities' value of 7.73 is 65.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 24.80 vs. the industry median of 22.35, 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-FCF for a REITs company?
The median EV-to-FCF among REITs companies is 22.35, based on 731 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Elme Communities's current EV-to-FCF of 7.73 is 65.4% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Elme Communities and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 22.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elme Communities's current EV-to-FCF is 7.73, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 24.80. 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 (FRA:WRI) has a current EV-to-FCF of 7.73. The current EV-to-FCF is 7.73, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 24.80 and 65.4% below the REITs industry median of 22.35. 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Elme Communities (FRA:WRI), the current EV-to-FCF is 7.73 as of Aug. 18, 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 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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