Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX:CLW) Financial Strength: 3 (As of Dec. 2025) — 25% Below Median

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ASX:CLW Charter Hall Long WALE REIT ASX:CLW
63 GF Score
Price A$3.79
GF Value A$3.29
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Charter Hall Long WALE REIT Financial Strength?

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT ASX:CLW -1.30% 63 Financial Strength is 3 as of Dec. 2025, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates ASX:CLW with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.29 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.

Warning Sign:

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT displays poor financial strength. Usually, this is caused by too much debt for the company.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.46. Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.46. As of today, Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's Altman Z-Score is 1.16.


Charter Hall Long WALE REIT  (ASX:CLW) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.


Charter Hall Long WALE REIT Financial Strength Related Terms


ASX:CLW vs VICI, WPC, BNL: Financial Strength Comparison

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

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

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


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Charter Hall Long WALE REIT Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

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

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:

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

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

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

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(100 + 1743.248) / 194.798
=9.46

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT has a Z-score of 1.16, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.16 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 3 mean?
Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX:CLW) has a Financial Strength of 3 as of Dec. 2025. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Charter Hall Long WALE REIT and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00.
Is Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's Financial Strength too high?
Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's current Financial Strength of 3 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Charter Hall Long WALE REIT has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's Financial Strength compare to VICI and WPC?
Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. Historically, Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a REITs company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the REITs industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Charter Hall Long WALE REIT and its competitors. Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's current Financial Strength is 3, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 4.00. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.29, compared to a current price of A$3.79 — trading 15.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX:CLW), the current Financial Strength is 3 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 overvalued. The current stock price of A$3.79 is trading 15.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.29. GuruFocus considers Charter Hall Long WALE REIT to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:CLW:

  • Financial Strength: 3 (25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: A$3.29 vs. price of A$3.79 (15.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 8 warning signs

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.
63GF Score

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