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Elme CommunitiesELME -1.95%36 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 23.83 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 455% above its 10-year median of 4.29. 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 870 REITs companies, Elme Communities ranks better than 94.94% on this metric.
Elme Communities's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.83.
The historical rank and industry rank for Elme Communities's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
ELME'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.07 Med: 4.29 Max: 26.73
Current: 23.83
During the past 13 years, Elme Communities's highest Yield on Cost was 26.73. The lowest was 3.07. And the median was 4.29.
ELME's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 94.94% of 870
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 7.27
vs ELME: 23.83
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Elme Communities 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
ELME vs FREVS, MRTI, CLPR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Elme Communities's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Elme Communities's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elme Communities's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Elme Communities (ELME) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 23.83 as of Jul. 15, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Elme Communities and its competitors. This is 455% above median its historical median of 4.29. Over the past decade, Elme Communities' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.07 to 26.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Elme Communities ranks #44 out of 870 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 5.1%.
Is Elme Communities' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Elme Communities' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 23.83 is 455% above median its 10-year median of 4.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.07 to a high of 26.73. The REITs industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.27. Elme Communities' value of 23.83 is 227.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elme Communities ranks #44 out of 870 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' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to FREVS and MRTI?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Elme Communities ranks #44 out of 870 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Elme Communities in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.27. Elme Communities' value of 23.83 is 227.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Elme Communities' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.07 to 26.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.29 vs. the industry median of 7.27, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a REITs company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among REITs companies is 7.27, based on 870 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Elme Communities's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 23.83 is 227.8% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Elme Communities and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elme Communities's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 23.83, which is 455% above median its own 10-year median of 4.29. 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 $1.51 — trading 81.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 23.83, which is 455% above median its 10-year median of 4.29 and 227.8% above the REITs industry median of 7.27. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Elme Communities (ELME), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 23.83 as of Jul. 15, 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 $1.51 is trading 81.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.33.
GuruFocus considers Elme Communities to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ELME:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 23.83 (455% above median its 10-year median of 4.29)
GF Value™: $8.33 vs. price of $1.51 (81.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 227.8% above the REITs median (#44 of 870)
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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