ELME (Elme Communities) Scaled Net Operating Assets: -0.02 (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Elme Communities Scaled Net Operating Assets?

Elme Communities ELME +9.63% 36 Scaled Net Operating Assets is -0.02 as of Mar. 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.

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) is calculated as the difference between operating assets and operating liabilities, scaled by lagged total assets.

Elme Communities's operating assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $546.0 Mil. Elme Communities's operating liabilities for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $585.2 Mil. Elme Communities's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $2,114.3 Mil. Therefore, Elme Communities's scaled net operating assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.02.


Elme Communities Scaled Net Operating Assets Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Elme Communities's Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 Communities Scaled Net Operating Assets Chart

Elme Communities Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Scaled Net Operating Assets
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.66 0.96 0.98 0.93 -0.31

Elme Communities Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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ELME vs FREVS, BRT, MRTI: Scaled Net Operating Assets Comparison

For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Elme Communities's Scaled Net Operating Assets, along with its competitors' market caps and Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Elme Communities's Scaled Net Operating Assets distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Elme Communities's Scaled Net Operating Assets falls into.


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Elme Communities Scaled Net Operating Assets Calculation

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) is calculated as the difference between operating assets and operating liabilities, scaled by lagged total assets.

Elme Communities's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)(A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Operating Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )-Operating Liabilities (A: Dec. 2025 ))/Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )
=(782.399-1355.366)/1845.762
=-0.31

where

Operating Assets(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=2114.281 - 1331.882
=782.399

Operating Liabilities(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Liabilities - Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation - Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1875.366 - 520 - 0
=1355.366

Elme Communities's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Operating Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )-Operating Liabilities (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(545.958-585.231)/2114.281
=-0.02

where

Operating Assets(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=585.231 - 39.273
=545.958

Operating Liabilities(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Liabilities - Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation - Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=585.231 - 0 - 0
=585.231

* 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.

What does a Scaled Net Operating Assets of -0.02 mean?
Elme Communities (ELME) has a Scaled Net Operating Assets of -0.02 as of Mar. 2026. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on Elme Communities and its competitors.
Is Elme Communities' Scaled Net Operating Assets too high?
Elme Communities' current Scaled Net Operating Assets is -0.02. 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' Scaled Net Operating Assets compare to FREVS and BRT?
Elme Communities' Scaled Net Operating Assets of -0.02 can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Scaled Net Operating Assets for a REITs company?
A good Scaled Net Operating Assets depends on the REITs industry context. However, Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets mean?
A high Scaled Net Operating Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on Elme Communities and its competitors. Elme Communities's current Scaled Net Operating Assets is -0.02. 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets is -0.02. 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets calculated?
Scaled Net Operating Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Elme Communities (ELME), the current Scaled Net Operating Assets is -0.02 as of Mar. 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:

  • Scaled Net Operating Assets: -0.02
  • GF Value™: $8.33 vs. price of $1.48 (82.2% 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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