Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-01), Charter Hall Retail REIT's Beta is 1.1647.
Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR) Beta Explanation
Beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. We usually compare beta to 1. A beta of 1 indicates that the security's price will move with the market. A beta of less than 1 means that the security will be less volatile than the market. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.
Beta is primarily used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the Cost of Equity, which can be used in the calculation of WACC %. The formula of Cost of Equity is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Charter Hall Retail REIT's Beta, along with its competitors' market caps and Beta data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Charter Hall Retail REIT Beta vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Charter Hall Retail REIT's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Charter Hall Retail REIT's Beta falls into.
Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. A stock's beta can be calculated by dividing the product of the covariance of the individual stock's returns and the market's returns by the variance of the market's returns over a specified period. Basically, GuruFocus uses the returns calculated over three-year period.
Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR) has a Beta of 1.1647 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Charter Hall Retail REIT and its competitors.
Is Charter Hall Retail REIT's Beta too high?
Charter Hall Retail REIT's current Beta is 1.1647. Overall, Charter Hall Retail REIT has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Charter Hall Retail REIT's Beta compare to SPG and O?
Charter Hall Retail REIT's Beta of 1.1647 can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beta for a REITs company?
A good Beta depends on the REITs industry context. However, Beta should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beta mean?
A high Beta can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Charter Hall Retail REIT and its competitors. Charter Hall Retail REIT's current Beta is 1.1647. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Charter Hall Retail REIT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$4.50, compared to a current price of A$3.88 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 1.1647. Charter Hall Retail REIT's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beta calculated?
Beta is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR), the current Beta is 1.1647 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charter Hall Retail REIT stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$3.88 is trading 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.50.
GuruFocus considers Charter Hall Retail REIT to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:CQR:
Beta: 1.1647
GF Value™: A$4.50 vs. price of A$3.88 (13.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:CQR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Charter Hall Retail REIT specializes in leasing out convenience-focused assets that offer everyday goods and services. Half of the property book consist of neighborhood and small regional shopping centers, which are predominantly anchored by supermarkets. Anchor tenants typically pay a base rent plus a percentage of their sale turnover. The rest of the portfolio is net lease retail, including service stations, pubs, and liquor shops. Net leases rent growth is typically linked to inflation and tenants pay most outgoings. Charter Hall Retail REIT is a listed investment vehicle managed by Charter Hall Group. The group receives fees from Charter Hall Retail, in exchange for property, leasing, investment, and development management services, and retains a minority interest in the REIT.
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