0533 GMT - Mitsubishi Estate's excess returns from redeveloping its assets in a certain Tokyo district could be increasingly difficult to maintain, says Morningstar's Xavier Lee in a note. The Japanese real-estate developer is best known for its portfolio in Marunouchi, a district in Tokyo where many of Japan's largest corporations and financial institutions are headquartered, the analyst notes. Part of the value creation from this portfolio is driven by redevelopment gains rather than enduring pricing power. Therefore, maturation of redevelopment opportunities in this segment could pose a headwind to Mitsubishi Estate's portfolio returns, he adds. Morningstar initiates coverage of Mitsubishi Estate at a fair-value estimate of 3,830 yen. Shares are up 0.1% at Y3,707.
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