Elme CommunitiesELME +3.25%36 PS Ratio is 0.75 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 90% below its 10-year median of 7.55. 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 915 REITs companies, Elme Communities ranks better than 97.6% on this metric.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, Elme Communities's share price is $1.59.
Elme Communities's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.11. Hence, Elme Communities's PS Ratio for today is 0.75.
The historical rank and industry rank for Elme Communities's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ELME'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.73 Med: 7.55 Max: 17.66
Current: 0.77
During the past 13 years, Elme Communities's highest PS Ratio was 17.66. The lowest was 0.73. And the median was 7.55.
ELME's PS Ratio is ranked better than 97.6% of 915
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 6.67
vs ELME: 0.77
During the past 13 years, Elme Communities's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 17.80% per year. The lowest was -20.20% per year. And the median was 4.05% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
Elme Communities (NYSE:ELME) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
Elme Communities PS Ratio Related Terms
Elme Communities PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elme Communities's PS Ratio 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 PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS Ratio 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 PS Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Elme Communities's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elme Communities's PS Ratio falls into.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
Elme Communities's Share Price of today is $1.59. 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 $2.11.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
Elme Communities (ELME) has a PS Ratio of 0.75 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Elme Communities and its competitors. This is 90% below median its historical median of 7.55. Over the past decade, Elme Communities' PS Ratio has ranged from 0.73 to 17.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Elme Communities ranks #22 out of 915 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 2.4%.
Is Elme Communities' PS Ratio too high?
Elme Communities' current PS Ratio of 0.75 is 90% below median its 10-year median of 7.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.73 to a high of 17.66. The REITs industry median PS Ratio is 6.67. Elme Communities' value of 0.75 is 88.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elme Communities ranks #22 out of 915 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' PS Ratio compare to FREVS and MRTI?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Elme Communities ranks #22 out of 915 companies for PS Ratio. This places Elme Communities in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PS Ratio is 6.67. Elme Communities' value of 0.75 is 88.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Elme Communities' own PS Ratio has ranged from 0.73 to 17.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.55 vs. the industry median of 6.67, 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 PS Ratio for a REITs company?
The median PS Ratio among REITs companies is 6.67, based on 915 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Elme Communities's current PS Ratio of 0.75 is 88.8% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Elme Communities and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median PS Ratio is 6.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elme Communities's current PS Ratio is 0.75, which is 90% below median its own 10-year median of 7.55. 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 $1.59 — trading 80.9% below its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 0.75, which is 90% below median its 10-year median of 7.55 and 88.8% below the REITs industry median of 6.67. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Elme Communities (ELME), the current PS Ratio is 0.75 as of Jul. 02, 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 $1.59 is trading 80.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.33.
GuruFocus considers Elme Communities to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ELME:
PS Ratio: 0.75 (90% below median its 10-year median of 7.55)
GF Value™: $8.33 vs. price of $1.59 (80.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 88.8% below the REITs median (#22 of 915)
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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