ELME COMMUNITIES (ELME) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:ELME - US9396531017 - REIT
16.81 USD
+0.12 (+0.72%)
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Overall ELME gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated ELME against 20 industry peers in the Residential REITs industry. ELME may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. ELME has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ELME has reported negative net income.
ELME had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
ELME had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
ELME had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of -8.01%, ELME is not doing good in the industry: 95.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
ELME has a worse Return On Equity (-14.86%) than 85.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of ELME (0.73%) is worse than 85.00% of its industry peers.
ELME had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 0.82%. This is in line with the industry average of 2.60%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -8.01% | ||
| ROE | -14.86% | ||
| ROIC | 0.73% |
ROA(3y)-1.73%
ROA(5y)-1%
ROE(3y)-2.77%
ROE(5y)-1.66%
ROIC(3y)0.82%
ROIC(5y)0.6%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.06%, ELME is doing worse than 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ELME has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 59.29%, ELME is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ELME has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.06% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 59.29% |
OM growth 3Y98.45%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.4%
GM growth 5Y-0.35%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ELME is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for ELME remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ELME has more shares outstanding
ELME has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.59, we must say that ELME is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
ELME has a Altman-Z score (0.59) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ELME has a debt to FCF ratio of 14.42. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as ELME would need 14.42 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ELME has a Debt to FCF ratio of 14.42. This is in the better half of the industry: ELME outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.78 indicates that ELME is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.78, ELME is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.59 |
ROIC/WACC0.1
WACC7.16%
2.3 Liquidity
ELME has a Current Ratio of 0.32. This is a bad value and indicates that ELME is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ELME's Current ratio of 0.32 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ELME is outperformed by 60.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.32 indicates that ELME may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of ELME (0.32) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.32 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ELME shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -78.57%.
ELME shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.10%.
Measured over the past years, ELME shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.49% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-78.57%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-333.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.1%
Revenue growth 3Y12.66%
Revenue growth 5Y6.49%
Sales Q2Q%1.72%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.13% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -5.55% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-25.54%
EPS Next 2Y6.63%
EPS Next 3Y11.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.76%
Revenue Next 2Y-23.7%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.55%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
ELME reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for ELME. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ELME is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ELME is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 80.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 30.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.63%
EPS Next 3Y11.13%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.35%, ELME is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.39, ELME has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
ELME's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.35% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ELME decreases each year by -9.47%.
ELME has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
ELME has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-9.47%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
ELME has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-47.12%
EPS Next 2Y6.63%
EPS Next 3Y11.13%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryResidential REITs
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners94.79%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.33%
Ins Owner Change1.61%
Market Cap1.48B
Revenue(TTM)246.96M
Net Income(TTM)-135.08M
Analysts50
Price Target12.92 (-23.14%)
Short Float %2.9%
Short Ratio2.63
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.35% |
Yearly Dividend0.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)-9.47%
DP-47.12%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-161.44%
Min EPS beat(2)-324.84%
Max EPS beat(2)1.96%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-85.87%
Min EPS beat(4)-324.84%
Max EPS beat(4)1.96%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-83.29%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-145.72%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-132.09%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.53%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.14%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.93%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.14%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.71%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.35%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.79%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.78%
PT rev (1m)26.67%
PT rev (3m)-29.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-50%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-50%
EPS NY rev (1m)-14.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)-14.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.75%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-30.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-7.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 6 | ||
| P/FCF | 30.13 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.14 | ||
| P/B | 1.63 | ||
| P/tB | 1.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.91 |
EPS(TTM)-0.25
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.11
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.56
FCFY3.32%
OCF(TTM)0.98
OCFY5.83%
SpS2.8
BVpS10.31
TBVpS10.31
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -8.01% | ||
| ROE | -14.86% | ||
| ROCE | 0.92% | ||
| ROIC | 0.73% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.73% | ||
| ROICexgc | 0.73% | ||
| OM | 6.06% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 59.29% | ||
| FCFM | 19.92% |
ROA(3y)-1.73%
ROA(5y)-1%
ROE(3y)-2.77%
ROE(5y)-1.66%
ROIC(3y)0.82%
ROIC(5y)0.6%
ROICexc(3y)0.82%
ROICexc(5y)0.6%
ROICexgc(3y)0.82%
ROICexgc(5y)0.6%
ROCE(3y)1.04%
ROCE(5y)0.76%
ROICexgc growth 3Y114.94%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y114.94%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y98.45%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.4%
GM growth 5Y-0.35%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.15
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.42 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.5 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 39.55% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 15.09% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.46 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.18% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.59 |
F-Score3
WACC7.16%
ROIC/WACC0.1
Cap/Depr(3y)159.56%
Cap/Depr(5y)144.41%
Cap/Sales(3y)66.58%
Cap/Sales(5y)68.58%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-78.57%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-333.33%
EPS Next Y-25.54%
EPS Next 2Y6.63%
EPS Next 3Y11.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.1%
Revenue growth 3Y12.66%
Revenue growth 5Y6.49%
Sales Q2Q%1.72%
Revenue Next Year-4.76%
Revenue Next 2Y-23.7%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.55%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-35.94%
EBIT growth 3Y123.58%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year246.83%
EBIT Next 3Y41.48%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y176.06%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y3.5%
OCF growth 3Y2.21%
OCF growth 5Y-6.16%
ELME COMMUNITIES / ELME FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to ELME.
What is the valuation status of ELME COMMUNITIES (ELME) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to ELME COMMUNITIES (ELME). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of ELME stock?
ELME COMMUNITIES (ELME) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for ELME COMMUNITIES?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ELME COMMUNITIES (ELME) is expected to decline by -25.54% in the next year.