Singapore REITs Monthly Update (12 October 2024)

Technical Analysis of FTSE ST REIT Index (FSTAS351020)

FTSE ST Real Estate Investment Trusts (FTSE ST REIT Index) decreased from 702.98 to 700.03 (-0.32%) compared to last month's update. Singapore REITs is currently having a pull back within an uptrend channel after a strong rally over the 2-3 months.  

•    Short-term direction: Up
•    Medium-term direction: Up
•    Long-term direction: Up
•    Immediate Support: 50D SMA (665-675 zone) and 200D SMA (665-675 zone)
•    Immediate Resistance: 732-740 Zone

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 September 06, 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.
• All REITs have the latest Q2 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 October 11, 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 0.91 (Weighted Average: 0.91)
  • Increased from 0.89 in September 2024.
  • Singapore Overall REIT sector is slightly undervalued

• Most overvalued REITs (based on Price/NAV)

• EC World REIT is currently suspended, however at current Price and NAV/Unit values it has a value of 4.67 (N.M)
  
  
• Most undervalued REITs (based on Price/NAV)

Distribution Yields Overview

• TTM Distribution Yield decreased to 6.23% (Weighted Average remained at 5.91%)    
  • Decreased from 6.37% in September 2024 (Weighted Average was 5.91%)
  • 14 of 38 Singapore REITs have TTM distribution yields of above 7%.

• 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 3.40%. (Weighted Average remained similar at 4.01%)   
  
  • Tightened from 3.76% in September 2024. (Weighted Average was 3.99%)
  • 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 remained similar at 39.12% (Weighted Average: 38.28%)
  
  • Remained similar from 39.12% in September 2024. (Weighted Average: 38.28%)
  • Gearing Ratios are updated quarterly. Therefore there were no gearing ratio updates this month.
  • 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 decreased by 0.11% to S$92.46 Billion.
  • Decreased from S$92.57 Billion in September 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 September 2024

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

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

• SG 10 Year: 2.82% (decreased from 2.88%)

Summary

Singapore REITs is currently having a pull back within an uptrend channel after a strong rally over the 2-3 months.  

Fundamentally, the S-REIT sector is trading at an 9% discount to its fair value, with an average trailing twelve-month (TTM) yield of 6.23%. Despite the recent rally, valuations and distribution per unit (DPU) yields remain attractive. For investors who miss to enter the REITs at the market bottom in April and June, the recent pull back presents another opportunities to lock in the current yield at a discounted valuation, while awaiting a potential valuation re-rating in response to the anticipated interest rate cut by the end of 2024.

The expected cut in the U.S. interest rate and the decline in the U.S. 10-year bond yield are key catalysts that could further boost the Singapore REIT sector. According to the current Fed Fund Rate projections from the CME Group, the market expect another 50 basis point cut by end 2024, with a total reduction of about 100 basis points  cut from the peak of the interest rate cycle.

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