ELLH (Elah Holdings) Profitability Rank: 1 (As of Sep. 2025) — 50% Below Median

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ELLH Elah Holdings Inc ELLH
61 GF Score
Price $14.75
GF Value $19.60
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Elah Holdings Profitability Rank?

Elah Holdings ELLH +13.46% 61 Profitability Rank is 1 as of Sep. 2025, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates ELLH with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.60 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Elah Holdings has the Profitability Rank of 1. It has had trouble to make a profit.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Elah Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -15,050.00%. As of today, Elah Holdings's Piotroski F-Score is 3.


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ELLH vs XITO, PCMC, NIMU: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Shell Companies subindustry, Elah Holdings's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Elah Holdings Profitability Rank vs Diversified Financial Services Industry

For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Elah Holdings's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Elah Holdings's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Elah Holdings Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Elah Holdings has the Profitability Rank of 1. It has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Elah Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Sep. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=-0.301 / 0.002
=-15,050.00 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 3 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Elah Holdings has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

Elah Holdings Inc operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -60.2%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 1 mean?
Elah Holdings (ELLH) has a Profitability Rank of 1 as of Sep. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Elah Holdings and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, Elah Holdings' Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 3.00.
Is Elah Holdings' Profitability Rank too high?
Elah Holdings' current Profitability Rank of 1 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 3.00. Overall, Elah Holdings has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elah Holdings' Profitability Rank compare to XITO and PCMC?
Elah Holdings' Profitability Rank of 1 can be compared against companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry. Historically, Elah Holdings' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 3.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Diversified Financial Services company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Diversified Financial Services industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Elah Holdings and its competitors. Elah Holdings's current Profitability Rank is 1, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elah Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elah Holdings (ELLH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.60, compared to a current price of $14.75 — trading 24.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 1, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 2.00. Elah Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Elah Holdings (ELLH), the current Profitability Rank is 1 as of Sep. 2025. 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 Elah Holdings (ELLH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elah Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $14.75 is trading 24.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.60. GuruFocus considers Elah Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ELLH:

  • Profitability Rank: 1 (50% below median its 10-year median of 2.00)
  • GF Value™: $19.60 vs. price of $14.75 (24.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ELLH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Elah Holdings Business Description

Address 4514 Cole Avenue, Suite 1600, Dallas, TX, USA, 75205
Elah Holdings Inc is a holding company. The company has operated as one single segment and continues to execute its longstanding business plan of seeking to acquire profitable businesses in the commercial and industrial markets and supporting the performance of such acquisitions post-closing.
61GF Score

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