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Elme Communities (ELME)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
03/26/2025: ELME (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
AI Based Fundamental Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -9.89% | Avg. Invested days 40 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 03/26/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.51B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 18.67 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 18.67 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 783700 | Beta 0.88 | 52 Weeks Range 13.02 - 17.90 | Updated Date 04/2/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 13.02 - 17.90 | Updated Date 04/2/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 4.19% | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.15 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -5.42% | Operating Margin (TTM) 10.42% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.78% | Return on Equity (TTM) -1.17% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 2206032529 | Price to Sales(TTM) 6.25 |
Enterprise Value 2206032529 | Price to Sales(TTM) 6.25 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 9.12 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 18.28 | Shares Outstanding 88029296 | Shares Floating 87029279 |
Shares Outstanding 88029296 | Shares Floating 87029279 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.32 | Percent Institutions 94.29 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3 | Target Price 17.33 | Buy - | Strong Buy - |
Buy - | Strong Buy - | ||
Hold 5 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Elme Communities
Company Overview
History and Background
Elme Communities, formerly known as Washington Real Estate Investment Trust (WRIT), was founded in 1960. Initially focused on office and retail properties in the Washington, D.C. area, the company has transitioned to a multifamily residential REIT.
Core Business Areas
- Multifamily Residential: Owns, manages, acquires, and develops apartment communities primarily in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions of the United States.
Leadership and Structure
Key leaders include Paul McDermott (CEO). The company operates as a REIT with a board of trustees overseeing its operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Apartment Communities: Owns and operates apartment communities. Market share data is not readily available, but competitors include AvalonBay Communities (AVB), Equity Residential (EQR), and Camden Property Trust (CPT). Revenue directly scales with occupancy and rental rates.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The multifamily residential REIT sector is driven by factors such as population growth, household formation, and employment trends. Interest rate changes and housing affordability also play a significant role.
Positioning
Elme Communities focuses on the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast markets. Competitive advantages may include location, amenities, and management expertise.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for multifamily residential real estate is estimated to be in the trillions of dollars. Elme Communities is positioned to capture a portion of this market through strategic acquisitions and development.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Experienced management team
- Strategic geographic focus
- Diversified portfolio
Weaknesses
- High debt levels
- Sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations
- Geographic concentration
Opportunities
- Acquisitions of undervalued properties
- Development of new apartment communities
- Increasing rental rates
Threats
- Economic downturn
- Increased competition
- Rising interest rates
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- AVB
- EQR
- CPT
Competitive Landscape
Elme Communities competes with larger, more established REITs. Competitive advantages may include regional focus and niche strategies. Disadvantages may include smaller size and limited access to capital.
Major Acquisitions
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Analyze past revenue and earnings growth. Numbers are omitted as current data is required for this section.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates for future revenue and earnings growth. Numbers are omitted as current data is required for this section.
Recent Initiatives: Recent acquisitions, developments, and strategic partnerships.
Summary
Elme Communities is a multifamily residential REIT undergoing a transformation. It has a focused strategy in specific geographic areas. However, it needs to manage its debt and watch out for economic downturns. Its strategic initiatives will determine its future growth.
Similar Companies
AVB
AvalonBay Communities Inc
AVB
AvalonBay Communities Inc
CPT
Camden Property Trust
CPT
Camden Property Trust
EQR
Equity Residential
EQR
Equity Residential
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings, analyst reports, industry publications.
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on available information and is not financial advice. Market conditions can change rapidly.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Elme Communities
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Bethesda, MD, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1992-03-17 | Chairman of Board, President & CEO Mr. Paul T. McDermott | ||
Sector Real Estate | Industry REIT - Residential | Full time employees 255 | Website https://www.elmecommunities.com |
Full time employees 255 | Website https://www.elmecommunities.com | ||
Elme Communities is committed to elevating what home can be for middle-income renters by providing a higher level of quality, service, and experience. The Company is a multifamily real estate investment trust that owns and operates approximately 9,400 apartment homes in the Washington, DC metro and the Atlanta metro regions, and owns approximately 300,000 square feet of commercial space. Focused on providing quality, affordable homes to a deep, solid, and underserved base of mid-market demand, Elme Communities is building long-term value for shareholders.
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