ELME (Elme Communities) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


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Price $1.46
GF Value $8.33
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Elme Communities Moat Score?

Elme Communities ELME +0.34% 36 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 30, 2026. 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 993 REITs companies, Elme Communities ranks better than 77.14% on this metric.

Elme Communities has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Elme Communities has No Moat: Elme Communities operates in a highly competitive real estate market with limited differentiation. It lacks significant cost advantages, brand strength, or regulatory barriers, resulting in a weak competitive position.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Elme Communities might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Elme Communities  (NYSE:ELME) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Elme Communities Moat Score Related Terms

ELME vs FREVS, MRTI, CLPR: Moat Score Comparison

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

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Elme Communities's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Elme Communities's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Elme Communities (ELME) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Elme Communities ranks #227 out of 993 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 22.9%.
Is Elme Communities' Moat Score too high?
Elme Communities' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Elme Communities ranks #227 out of 993 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' Moat Score compare to FREVS and MRTI?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Elme Communities ranks #227 out of 993 companies for Moat Score. This places Elme Communities in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a REITs company?
A good Moat Score depends on the REITs industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Elme Communities's current Moat Score is 3. 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 $1.46 — trading 82.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Elme Communities (ELME), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 30, 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 $1.46 is trading 82.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.33. GuruFocus considers Elme Communities to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ELME:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $8.33 vs. price of $1.46 (82.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges WRI:Germany
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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