Elme CommunitiesELME -32.67%36 Median PS Value is $10.57 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 852% above its 10-year median of 1.11. GuruFocus rates ELME with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.33 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 413 REITs companies, Elme Communities ranks better than 97.82% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Elme Communities's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
ELME'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 1.11 Max: 2.07
Current: 0.13
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Elme Communities was 2.07. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 1.11.
ELME's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked better than 97.82% of 413
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.86
vs ELME: 0.13
Elme Communities (NYSE:ELME) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Elme Communities's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
1.36
/
10.57
=
0.13
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
Elme Communities Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elme Communities's Median PS Value 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, BRT, MRTI: Median PS Value Comparison
For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Elme Communities's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Elme Communities's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elme Communities's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 5.0142.
Elme Communities's Revenue per Share 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 $2.108.
* 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 Median PS Value of $10.57 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Elme Communities and its competitors. This is 852% above median its historical median of 1.11. Over the past decade, Elme Communities' Median PS Value has ranged from 0.12 to 2.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Elme Communities ranks #9 out of 413 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 2.2%.
Is Elme Communities' Median PS Value too high?
Elme Communities' current Median PS Value of $10.57 is 852% above median its 10-year median of 1.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 2.07. The REITs industry median Median PS Value is 0.86. Elme Communities' value of $10.57 is 1129.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elme Communities ranks #9 out of 413 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 36/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elme Communities' Median PS Value compare to FREVS and BRT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Elme Communities ranks #9 out of 413 companies for Median PS Value. This places Elme Communities in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.86. Elme Communities' value of $10.57 is 1129.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Elme Communities' own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.12 to 2.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.11 vs. the industry median of 0.86, 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 Median PS Value for a REITs company?
The median Median PS Value among REITs companies is 0.86, based on 413 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Elme Communities's current Median PS Value of $10.57 is 1129.1% 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Elme Communities and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elme Communities's current Median PS Value is $10.57, which is 852% above median its own 10-year median of 1.11. 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 (ELME) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.33, compared to a current price of $1.36 — trading 83.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is $10.57, which is 852% above median its 10-year median of 1.11 and 1129.1% above the REITs industry median of 0.86. Elme Communities' overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Elme Communities (ELME), the current Median PS Value is $10.57 as of Jun. 25, 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 (ELME) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elme Communities stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.36 is trading 83.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.33.
GuruFocus considers Elme Communities to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ELME:
Median PS Value: $10.57 (852% above median its 10-year median of 1.11)
GF Value™: $8.33 vs. price of $1.36 (83.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1129.1% above the REITs median (#9 of 413)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ELME stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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