Strengths of NTT DC REITExposure to High-Growth Data Centre Sector:NTT DC REIT is a pure-play data centre REIT, the third of its kind on the SGX, following Keppel DC REIT and Digital Core REIT. The global data centre market is experiencing strong growth, driven by demand for digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI) applications. The prospectus notes a projected 27.5% compound annual growth rate in power usage by data centres from 2024 to 2027, reflecting robust demand.
The REIT’s portfolio includes six operational data centres across the US (four in California and Virginia), Austria (Vienna), and Singapore, with a total appraised value of US$1.57 billion and a capacity of 90.7 megawatts. This geographic diversification across key markets (US: 72%, Europe: 17%, Singapore: 9% by IT load) provides exposure to established data infrastructure hubs.
Strong Sponsor Backing:Sponsored by NTT Limited, part of the NTT Group, one of the world’s largest telecommunications companies and the third-largest data centre operator globally (excluding China), NTT DC REIT benefits from a reputable and financially strong sponsor (credit ratings: A from S&P, A2 from Moody’s).
NTT Group retains a 25% stake post-IPO, aligning its interests with unitholders, and offers a right-of-first-refusal pipeline with over 2,000 megawatts of potential assets, which could make NTT DC REIT the largest data centre REIT in Asia-Pacific if fully utilized.
Risks and ConsiderationsTepid Market Debut:On its debut on July 14, 2025, NTT DC REIT shares rose marginally by 3% to US$1.03 before settling flat at US$1.00, underperforming the Straits Times Index, which gained 0.4%. This lackluster debut suggests limited short-term price appreciation potential, possibly due to cautious investor sentiment or market conditions.
Revenue Decline and Tenant Concentration:The REIT reported a 9.4% revenue drop from US$197.2 million in FY2023 to US$178.7 million in FY2024, primarily due to a tenant transition at its California data centres (CA1-3), causing a six-month vacancy and gradual ramp-up in power usage. While partially offset by new colocation activity and lower utility costs, this highlights operational risks.
Tenant concentration is a concern, with the top tenant (a Fortune 100 US automotive company) contributing 31.5% of base rent, and the top three tenants accounting for 47.4%. The loss of a major tenant, as seen recently with a tenant termination in California (reducing occupancy to 93.6%), could impact revenue stability.
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