REIT Earnings: CICT Up 30% YTD! Still A Solid Buy?
This week, $Straits Times Index(STI.SI)$ continues to hit new highs, and several REITs reporting earnings have delivered solid results. Let’s take a look at the latest scorecards from these three major players.
1. $CapLand IntCom T(C38U.SI)$ +30.43% YTD
CICT continues its steady expansion. Revenue saw mild growth thanks to the August acquisition of the remaining 55% stake in CapitaSpring and the completion of Germany’s Galileo building for the ECB.
Both retail and office lease renewals posted positive rental reversions (+6.5% and +7.8%), while vacancy rates fell further — signaling a healthy and resilient portfolio.
Revenue: S$403.9M (+1.5% y-o-y)
NPI: S$294.4M (+1.6%)
Occupancy: 97.2% ｜ WALE: 3.2 years ｜ Leverage: 39.2%
2. $Mapletree Log Tr(M44U.SI)$ +12.44% YTD
MLT was the only one among the three to record declines in both revenue and DPU, mainly because last year’s disposal gains did not recur.
DPU: 1.815 cents (-10.5% y-o-y)
Revenue: S$177.5M (-3.2% y-o-y)
NPI: S$153.3M (-3.3%)
Occupancy: 96.1% ｜ WALE: 2.7 years ｜ Leverage: 41.1%
Earnings were weighed down by regional currency depreciation (HKD, RMB, KRW, etc.) and reduced contribution from asset sales.
Still, assets in Singapore, Japan, and Hong Kong performed strongly, partly offsetting forex pressures. On a quarterly basis, DPU inched up 0.2%.
📈 JPMorgan upgraded MLT to “Overweight” on stabilizing operations.
$Kep Infra Tr(A7RU.SI)$ +10.01% YTD
DPU: S$168.9M (+59.2% y-o-y) (+13% excluding divestment gains)
Net Gearing: 38% ｜ Interest Coverage: 13.1x ｜ Debt Maturity: 3.1 years
Distribution income surged nearly 60%, driven by stronger contributions from City Energy, Ixom, and Ventura, as well as one-off divestment gains.
Even excluding asset sales, core business income rose double digits.
The energy transition segment was pressured by wind project volatility, but chemical distribution and city energy businesses remained robust.
The environmental segment fell 36.5% y-o-y, mainly due to lower contributions from Singapore’s incineration and water assets.
💬 Discussion:
MLT’s logistics network remains resilient despite currency headwinds.
CICT solidifies its dominance in retail and office, with rental growth picking up pace.
KIT surged on diversified exposure and portfolio optimization.
👉 Which one would you pick?
Dividend yield or growth potential — which matters more to you?
With CICT up more than 30% YTD, outperforming many individual stocks — is it still a buy?
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CICT is still relatively cheap even with the rise of more than 30%. I believe that there is still more room to rise given its strong portfolio with good occupancy and WALE.
However, I would pick MLT as its resilient logistic network will position it well to be a key player in the supply chain. Its performance is drawn down mainly due to forex risks but I do not anticipate this risk to increase much further and I believe the managers will take the appropriate measures to manage this known risk.
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The dividend yield, while historically solid, may have compressed due to the recent price rise, but it remains attractive for long-term income seekers
Growth potential may attract capital appreciation investors, but it is important to assess if further gains are likely after the rally
The REIT remains appealing for dividend-focused investors, while growth investors should consider whether additional gains are possible, with the decision ultimately hinging on the preference for growth potential versus dividend yield
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首先是CICT（凯德商用信托），年初至今涨幅超过30%，堪称REIT板块领头羊。它的亮点在于持续优化组合——收购CapitaSpring剩余股份、德国伽利略大楼竣工，都提升了收益质量。租金正增长与高达97%的入住率显示出商业地产复苏势头强劲。虽然估值偏高，但凭借稳健现金流与优质资产，我认为CICT依然是长期防守型投资者的首选。
**MLT（丰树物流信托）**的处境则略显复杂。虽然收入与DPU下滑，但这主要是去年资产处置的基数效应及货币贬值的影响。若从运营角度看，其核心物流资产依然稳健，新加坡、日本等市场表现优异。随着摩根大通上调评级，我认为目前股价已反映大部分负面因素，中长期可视为低吸机会。
至于KIT（凯德基础设施信托），可说是本轮表现中最惊喜的黑马。DPU飙升近60%，不仅因为撤资收益，更关键在于核心业务增长强劲。其多元化布局让其不受单一行业波动影响，是抗风险能力最强的REIT之一。
若要我选，我会偏向CICT稳健+KIT成长的组合策略。一个提供稳定现金流，一个具潜在爆发力；在当下利率见顶、资金回流股息资产的环境下，这种“攻守兼备”的配置或许最合理。
The solid yield and stable outlook make it defensive against volatility, outperforming many peers. However:Pros: Resilient ops, positive reversions, growth pipeline.
Cons: Modest revenue growth YTD, potential rate sensitivity as a REIT.
DPU：1.815美分（同比-10.5%）
收入：1.775億新元（同比-3.2%）
NPI：1.533億新元(-3.3%)
入住：96.1%｜那些：2.7年|槓桿：41.1%
Despite a strong 30% YTD gain, I still see CICT as a solid long-term play for consistent dividends and stable growth. Its well-balanced portfolio across retail and office assets continues to benefit from Singapore’s improving consumer and business sentiment. For me, CICT remains a core holding that offers both reliability and resilience in the REIT space.
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CICT, on the other hand, enjoys steady rental reversions in retail and office, strong local exposure, and healthy gearing. After a 30% YTD rally, upside may be capped, yet it remains a stable, income-generating core REIT.
KIT’s diversification adds resilience, though returns depend on portfolio execution.
Between yield and growth, I’d prioritise yield stability given current market uncertainty and rate risks. CICT still looks appealing for balanced investors seeking moderate growth with dependable income, while MLT suits those tolerating FX risk for higher yield.
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