Elme Communities (ELME)vsMid-America Apartment Communities Inc (MAA)
ELME
Elme Communities
$1.37
-0.98%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $131.51M
MAA
Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc
$140.68
+0.49%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $16.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc generates 794% more annual revenue ($2.21B vs $247.63M). MAA leads profitability with a 17.6% profit margin vs -74.7%. MAA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 7.03. MAA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (D+).
ELME
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
MAA
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+89.0%
Fair Value
$20.31
Current Price
$1.36
$18.95 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MAA.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 26.6%
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
0.8% revenue growth
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ELME
The strongest argument for ELME centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : MAA
The strongest argument for MAA centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.6% and operating margin at 26.6%.
Bear Case : ELME
The primary concerns for ELME are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Bear Case : MAA
The primary concerns for MAA are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 40.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ELME profiles as a turnaround stock while MAA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ELME carries more volatility with a beta of 0.77 — expect wider price swings.
ELME is growing revenue faster at 1.7% — sustainability is the question.
MAA generates stronger free cash flow (16M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MAA scores higher overall (50/100 vs 41/100), backed by strong 17.6% margins. ELME offers better value entry with a 89.0% margin of safety. Both earn "Hold" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Elme Communities
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RESIDENTIAL · USA
Elme Communities owns and operates real estate assets in a unique position in the Washington metropolitan area.
Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RESIDENTIAL · USA
Mid-America Apartment Communities (MAA) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust based in Memphis, Tennessee that invests in apartments in the Southeastern United States and the Southwestern United States.
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