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Charter Hall Retail REITASX:CQR -0.51%79 Debt-to-Equity is 0.54 as of Jun. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 0.49. GuruFocus rates ASX:CQR with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.44 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 681 REITs companies, Charter Hall Retail REIT ranks better than 68.87% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Charter Hall Retail REIT's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:CQR'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37 Med: 0.49 Max: 0.55
Current: 0.54
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Charter Hall Retail REIT was 0.55. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.49.
ASX:CQR's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 68.87% of 681
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.78
vs ASX:CQR: 0.54
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Charter Hall Retail REIT Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Charter Hall Retail REIT Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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 Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Charter Hall Retail REIT's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Charter Hall Retail REIT's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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.
Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.54 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Charter Hall Retail REIT and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 0.49. Over the past decade, Charter Hall Retail REIT's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.37 to 0.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Charter Hall Retail REIT ranks #212 out of 681 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 31.1%.
Is Charter Hall Retail REIT's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Charter Hall Retail REIT's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.54 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 0.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 0.55. The REITs industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Charter Hall Retail REIT's value of 0.54 is 30.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Charter Hall Retail REIT ranks #212 out of 681 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Charter Hall Retail REIT has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Charter Hall Retail REIT's Debt-to-Equity compare to SPG and O?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Charter Hall Retail REIT ranks #212 out of 681 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Charter Hall Retail REIT in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Charter Hall Retail REIT's value of 0.54 is 30.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Charter Hall Retail REIT's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.37 to 0.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.49 vs. the industry median of 0.78, Charter Hall Retail REIT has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for a REITs company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among REITs companies is 0.78, based on 681 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Charter Hall Retail REIT's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.54 is 30.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Charter Hall Retail REIT and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Charter Hall Retail REIT's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.54, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 0.49. 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 Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.44, compared to a current price of A$3.92 — trading 14% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.54, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 0.49 and 30.8% below the REITs industry median of 0.78. Charter Hall Retail REIT's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.54 as of Jun. 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of A$3.92 is trading 14% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.44.
GuruFocus considers Charter Hall Retail REIT to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:CQR:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.54 (10% above median its 10-year median of 0.49)
GF Value™: A$3.44 vs. price of A$3.92 (14% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.8% below the REITs median (#212 of 681)
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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