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Charter Hall Retail REITASX:CQR -0.50%81 Equity-to-Asset is 0.64 as of Jun. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 0.66. GuruFocus rates ASX:CQR with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 928 REITs companies, Charter Hall Retail REIT ranks better than 59.81% on this metric.
Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Charter Hall Retail REIT Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Charter Hall Retail REIT Equity-to-Asset 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.
ASX:CQR vs SPG, O, KIM: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Charter Hall Retail REIT's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Charter Hall Retail REIT's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Charter Hall Retail REIT's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Charter Hall Retail REIT Equity-to-Asset Calculation
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Charter Hall Retail REIT's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as
* 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.64 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Charter Hall Retail REIT and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.66. Over the past decade, Charter Hall Retail REIT's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.61 to 0.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Charter Hall Retail REIT ranks #373 out of 928 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 40.2%.
Is Charter Hall Retail REIT's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Charter Hall Retail REIT's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.64 is near median its 10-year median of 0.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 0.71. The REITs industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.59. Charter Hall Retail REIT's value of 0.64 is 8.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Charter Hall Retail REIT ranks #373 out of 928 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Charter Hall Retail REIT has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Charter Hall Retail REIT's Equity-to-Asset compare to SPG and O?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Charter Hall Retail REIT ranks #373 out of 928 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This puts Charter Hall Retail REIT in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.59. Charter Hall Retail REIT's value of 0.64 is 8.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Charter Hall Retail REIT's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.61 to 0.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.66 vs. the industry median of 0.59, Charter Hall Retail REIT has consistently been above 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 Equity-to-Asset for a REITs company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among REITs companies is 0.59, based on 928 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Charter Hall Retail REIT's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.64 is 8.5% above 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Charter Hall Retail REIT and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Charter Hall Retail REIT's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.64, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.66. 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$3.37, compared to a current price of A$3.99 — trading 18.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.64, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.66 and 8.5% above the REITs industry median of 0.59. Charter Hall Retail REIT's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.64 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$3.99 is trading 18.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.37.
GuruFocus considers Charter Hall Retail REIT to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:CQR:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.64 (near median its 10-year median of 0.66)
GF Value™: A$3.37 vs. price of A$3.99 (18.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.5% above the REITs median (#373 of 928)
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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