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Charter Hall Retail REITASX:CQR 80 EV-to-EBIT is 8.71 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 13.81. GuruFocus rates ASX:CQR with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of A$4.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 655 REITs companies, Charter Hall Retail REIT ranks better than 83.21% on this metric.
Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Charter Hall Retail REIT's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$3,624.2 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Charter Hall Retail REIT's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$413.2 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Charter Hall Retail REIT EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Charter Hall Retail REIT's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Charter Hall Retail REIT's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Charter Hall Retail REIT's current Enterprise Value is A$3,601.0 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Charter Hall Retail REIT's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$413.2 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 8.71 as of Aug. 01, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Charter Hall Retail REIT and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 13.81. Over the past decade, Charter Hall Retail REIT's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.47 to 48.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Charter Hall Retail REIT ranks #110 out of 655 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is Charter Hall Retail REIT's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Charter Hall Retail REIT's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.71 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 13.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.47 to a high of 48.05. The REITs industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.20. Charter Hall Retail REIT's value of 8.71 is 52.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Charter Hall Retail REIT ranks #110 out of 655 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Charter Hall Retail REIT has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Charter Hall Retail REIT's EV-to-EBIT compare to SPG and O?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Charter Hall Retail REIT ranks #110 out of 655 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Charter Hall Retail REIT in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.20. Charter Hall Retail REIT's value of 8.71 is 52.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Charter Hall Retail REIT's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.47 to 48.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.81 vs. the industry median of 18.20, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a REITs company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among REITs companies is 18.20, based on 655 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Charter Hall Retail REIT's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.71 is 52.1% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Charter Hall Retail REIT and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Charter Hall Retail REIT's current EV-to-EBIT is 8.71, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 13.81. 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$4.54, compared to a current price of A$4.03 — trading 11.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 8.71, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 13.81 and 52.1% below the REITs industry median of 18.20. Charter Hall Retail REIT's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR), the current EV-to-EBIT is 8.71 as of Aug. 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$4.03 is trading 11.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.54.
GuruFocus considers Charter Hall Retail REIT to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:CQR:
EV-to-EBIT: 8.71 (37% below median its 10-year median of 13.81)
GF Value™: A$4.54 vs. price of A$4.03 (11.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.1% below the REITs median (#110 of 655)
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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