Elme CommunitiesELME +9.63%36 OCF Yield % is 47.10 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 681% above its 10-year median of 6.03. 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 942 REITs companies, Elme Communities ranks better than 98.51% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Elme Communities OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elme Communities's OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Elme Communities's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elme Communities's OCF Yield % falls into.
* 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 OCF Yield % of 47.10 as of Jun. 27, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Elme Communities and its competitors. This is 681% above median its historical median of 6.03. Over the past decade, Elme Communities' OCF Yield % has ranged from 2.68 to 47.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Elme Communities ranks #14 out of 942 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 1.5%.
Is Elme Communities' OCF Yield % too high?
Elme Communities' current OCF Yield % of 47.10 is 681% above median its 10-year median of 6.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.68 to a high of 47.10. The REITs industry median OCF Yield % is 7.32. Elme Communities' value of 47.10 is 543.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elme Communities ranks #14 out of 942 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' OCF Yield % compare to FREVS and BRT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Elme Communities ranks #14 out of 942 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Elme Communities in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 7.32. Elme Communities' value of 47.10 is 543.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Elme Communities' own OCF Yield % has ranged from 2.68 to 47.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.03 vs. the industry median of 7.32, 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 OCF Yield % for a REITs company?
The median OCF Yield % among REITs companies is 7.32, based on 942 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Elme Communities's current OCF Yield % of 47.10 is 543.4% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Elme Communities and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median OCF Yield % is 7.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elme Communities's current OCF Yield % is 47.10, which is 681% above median its own 10-year median of 6.03. 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 $1.48 — trading 82.2% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 47.10, which is 681% above median its 10-year median of 6.03 and 543.4% above the REITs industry median of 7.32. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Elme Communities (ELME), the current OCF Yield % is 47.10 as of Jun. 27, 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 $1.48 is trading 82.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.33.
GuruFocus considers Elme Communities to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ELME:
OCF Yield %: 47.10 (681% above median its 10-year median of 6.03)
GF Value™: $8.33 vs. price of $1.48 (82.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 543.4% above the REITs median (#14 of 942)
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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