Singapore REITs Monthly Update (12 August 2024)

Technical Analysis of FTSE ST REIT Index (FSTAS351020)

FTSE ST Real Estate Investment Trusts (FTSE ST REIT Index) increased from 630.80 to 654.43 (3.74%) compared to last month's update. The REIT Index is currently forming a big descending triangle and seems like forming a base close to 620-630 support zone.

•    Short-term direction: Up
•    Medium-term direction: Sideway
•    Long-term direction: Down
•    Immediate Support at the Support of the Symmetrical Triangle (about 630)
•    Immediate Resistance at the Resistance of the Symmetrical Triangle (about 670)

FTSE REIT Index Chart (2 years)

Previous chart on FTSE ST REIT index can be found in the last post: Singapore REITs Monthly Update on 07 July, 2024.

Fundamental Analysis of 38 Singapore REITs

The following is the compilation of 38 Singapore REITs with colour-coding of the Distribution Yield, Gearing Ratio and Price to NAV Ratio.

• The Financial Ratios are based on past data and these are lagging indicators.
• REITs with pink highlights have the latest Q2 2024 values. The rest have Q1 2024 values.
• I have introduced weighted average (weighted by market cap) to the financial ratios, in addition to the existing simple average ratios. This is another perspective where smaller market cap REITs do not disproportionately affect the average ratios.

Data from REITsavvy Screener https://screener.reitsavvy.com/ - For more information about REITsavvy Screener, check out over here.

What does each Column mean?

• FY DPU: If Green, FY DPU for the recent 4 Quarters is higher than that of the preceding 4 Quarters. If Lower, it is Red.
• Yield (TTM): Yield, calculated by DPU (trailing twelve months) and Current Price as of August 12, 2024.
• Gearing (%): Leverage Ratio.
• Price/NAV: Price to Book Value. Formula: Current Price over Net Asset Value per Unit.
• Yield Spread (%): REIT yield (ttm) reference to Gov Bond Yields. REITs are referenced to SG Gov Bond Yield.

• As of May 2024, all REITs' Yield Spread will be referenced to SG Gov Bond Yields, regardless of trading currency.

Price/NAV Ratios Overview

• Price/NAV increase to 0.85 (Weighted Average: 0.85)
  • Remained at 0.77 in July 2024.
  • Singapore's Overall REIT sector is undervalued now.
  • Price/NAV increased due to NAV trending downwards from the latest Q4 2023 update.
    
    
• Most overvalued REITs (based on Price/NAV)

• Only 5 REITs are overvalued now based on Price/NAV value.
  
  
• Most undervalued REITs (based on Price/NAV)

Distribution Yields Overview

• TTM Distribution Yield decreased to 7.14% (Weighted Average decreased to 6.36%)    
  • Decreased from 8.05% in July 2024 (Weighted Average was 6.63%)
  • 20 of 38 Singapore REITs have TTM distribution yields of above 7%.
  • 8 REITs have a TTM yield of over 10%!

• Highest Distribution Yield REITs (TTM)

• A reminder that these yield numbers are based on current prices. DPU payouts are lagging numbers. 
• Some REITs opted for semi-annual reporting and thus no quarterly DPU was announced.
• A High Yield should not be the sole ratio to look for when choosing a REIT to invest in.

• Yield Spread tightened to 4.25%. (Weighted Average widened to 4.01%)   
  
  • Tightened from 4.82% in July 2024. (Weighted Average was 3.93%)
  • From May 2024 onwards, all yield spread measurements are now in relation to SG Gov Bond Yields, no longer a mix with US Gov Bond Yields

Gearing Ratios Overview

• Gearing Ratio decreased slightly to 39.14. (Weighted Average: 38.28%)
  
  • Decreased from 39.21% in July 2024. (Weighted Average: 38.26%)
  • Gearing Ratios are updated quarterly.
  • S-REITs Gearing Ratio has been on a steady uptrend. It was 35.55% in Q4 2019.

• Highest Gearing Ratio REITs

• MUST and EC World REIT's gearing ratio has exceeded MAS's gearing limit of 50%. However, the aggregate leverage limit is not considered to be breached if exceeding the limit is due to circumstances beyond the control of the REIT Manager.

Market Capitalisation Overview

• Total Singapore REIT Market Capitalisation increased by 2.14% to S$86.20 Billion.
  • Increased from S$84.39 Billion in July 2024.
    
    
• Biggest Market Capitalisation REITs (S$ Million):

• Smallest Market Capitalisation REITs (S$ Million):

Disclaimer: The above table is best used for “screening and shortlisting only”. It is NOT for investing (Buy / Sell) decisions. If you want to know more about investing in REITs, scroll down for more information on the REITs courses.

Top 20 Best / Worst Performers of July 2024

Source: https://screener.reitsavvy.com/

SG 10-Year & US 10-Year Government Bond Yield

• SG 10 Year: 2.89% (decreased from 3.23%)

Summary

The index is currently consolidating within a symmetrical triangle, a sideway consolidation chart pattern, with the immediate support zone between 620-630.

S-REITs sector is currently at 15% discount to the fair value with TTM yield of 6.6%. Investors can consider to lock in the current yield with the discount in the valuation, and wait for the valuation re-rating in anticipation the cut in interest rate by end 2024. 

The cut in US Interest Rate and the drop in US 10 Years Bond Yield would be the key catalysts to kick start the Singapore REIT sectors again. Until that happens, investors need to continue to wait patiently while collecting the dividend. Patience is needed at the moment for REITs investors.

US 10 Year Risk Free Rate

Kenny Loh is a Wealth Advisory Director and REITs Specialist of Singapore’s top Independent Financial Advisor. He helps clients construct diversified portfolios consisting of different asset classes from REITs, Equities, Bonds, ETFs, Unit Trusts, Private Equity, Alternative Investments, Digital Assets and Fixed Maturity Funds to achieve an optimal risk-adjusted return. Kenny is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER, SGX Academy REIT Trainer, Certified IBF Trainer of Associate REIT Investment Advisor (ARIA) and also an invited speaker of REITs Symposium and Invest Fair.  You can join my Telegram channel #REITirement – SREIT Singapore REIT Market Update and Retirement-related news. https://t.me/REITirement