ELME

Elme Communities is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that operates in the residential sector. The company has a market capitalization of $1.54 billion and generates revenue of approximately $246.96 million on an annualized basis. Elme Communities employs 255 individuals, indicating a relatively small scale compared to other REITs. The company's financial health is concerning, with significant net income losses reported in the most recent period at $135.08 million. Additionally, the operating margin and profit margin are negative at -3.4% and -54.6%, respectively. The gross margin stands at 59.3%. Elme Communities has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 78.05, indicating a significant amount of leverage. However, the company also holds $7.09 million in cash. Elme Communities' valuation is characterized by a forward P/E ratio of -159.00 and a price-to-book ratio of 1.70. The price-to-sales ratio stands at 6.24, while the EV/EBITDA multiple is 20.59. Dividend yields are unusually high at 411.0%, with a payout ratio of 196.7% also indicating that the company is distributing a significant portion of its income to shareholders. Revenue growth has been relatively stable at 1.7% year-over-year, but earnings growth rates are not available.