Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX:CLW) Interest Coverage: 1.46 (As of Dec. 2025) — 47% Below Median


ASX:CLW Charter Hall Long WALE REIT ASX:CLW
75 GF Score
Price A$3.79
GF Value A$6.07
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Charter Hall Long WALE REIT Interest Coverage?

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT ASX:CLW +0.26% 75 Interest Coverage is 1.46 as of Dec. 2025, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 2.78. GuruFocus rates ASX:CLW with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.07 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 701 REITs companies, Charter Hall Long WALE REIT ranks worse than 77.75% on this metric.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income by its Interest Expense. Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$58.8 Mil. Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-40.3 Mil. Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.46. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Charter Hall Long WALE REIT interest coverage is 1.63, which is low.

The historical rank and industry rank for Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:CLW' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.54   Med: 2.78   Max: 5.38
Current: 1.63


ASX:CLW's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
77.75% of 701 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 3.12 vs ASX:CLW: 1.63

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


Charter Hall Long WALE REIT  (ASX:CLW) Interest Coverage Explanation

Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.

Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .


Charter Hall Long WALE REIT Interest Coverage Related Terms


Charter Hall Long WALE REIT Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's Interest Coverage can be seen below:

* 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.

Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT Interest Coverage Chart

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 5.38 4.69 2.51 1.54 1.81

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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ASX:CLW vs VICI, WPC, BNL: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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 Long WALE REIT Interest Coverage vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Charter Hall Long WALE REIT Interest Coverage Calculation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025, Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's Interest Expense was A$-66.2 Mil. Its Operating Income was A$120.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$1,528.4 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Jun. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Jun. 2025 )
=-1*119.983/-66.204
=1.81

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's Interest Expense was A$-40.3 Mil. Its Operating Income was A$58.8 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$1,743.2 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*58.791/-40.325
=1.46

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's Financial Strength is.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 1.46 mean?
Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX:CLW) has a Interest Coverage of 1.46 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Charter Hall Long WALE REIT and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 2.78. Over the past decade, Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.54 to 5.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Charter Hall Long WALE REIT ranks #545 out of 701 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 77.7%.
Is Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's Interest Coverage too high?
Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's current Interest Coverage of 1.46 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 2.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.54 to a high of 5.38. The REITs industry median Interest Coverage is 3.12. Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's value of 1.46 is 53.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Charter Hall Long WALE REIT ranks #545 out of 701 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Charter Hall Long WALE REIT has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's Interest Coverage compare to VICI and WPC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Charter Hall Long WALE REIT ranks #545 out of 701 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Charter Hall Long WALE REIT in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 3.12. Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's value of 1.46 is 53.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.54 to 5.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.78 vs. the industry median of 3.12, Charter Hall Long WALE 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 Interest Coverage for a REITs company?
The median Interest Coverage among REITs companies is 3.12, based on 701 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's current Interest Coverage of 1.46 is 53.2% 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Charter Hall Long WALE REIT and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Interest Coverage is 3.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's current Interest Coverage is 1.46, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 2.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Charter Hall Long WALE REIT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX:CLW) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$6.07, compared to a current price of A$3.79 — trading 37.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1.46, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 2.78 and 53.2% below the REITs industry median of 3.12. Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX:CLW), the current Interest Coverage is 1.46 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Long WALE REIT (ASX:CLW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charter Hall Long WALE REIT stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$3.79 is trading 37.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.07. GuruFocus considers Charter Hall Long WALE REIT to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:CLW:

  • Interest Coverage: 1.46 (47% below median its 10-year median of 2.78)
  • GF Value™: A$6.07 vs. price of A$3.79 (37.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53.2% below the REITs median (#545 of 701)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:CLW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Charter Hall Long WALE REIT Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address No. 1 Martin Place, Level 20, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
Charter Hall Long WALE REIT is a listed investment vehicle established and managed by Charter Hall Group. The REIT pays management fees to the parent group. There are over 500 properties on balance sheet and in joint ventures, spanning retail, industrial, office, data centers and social infrastructure. The portfolio typically has near full occupancy and long weighted average lease expiry, or WALE, of around 10 years. About half the leases are subject to annual inflation-linked rental uplifts, and half to fixed annual increases (typically 3%). One third of the REIT's income is rents collected from the properties held on its own balance sheet and the rest is co-investment earnings from a dozen joint ventures.
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