Charter Hall Retail REITASX:CQR +1.56%82 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 17.35% as of Dec. 2025, which is 107% above its 10-year median of 8.37. GuruFocus rates ASX:CQR with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of A$4.50 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 REITs companies, Charter Hall Retail REIT ranks better than 81.93% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Charter Hall Retail REIT's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$481.4 Mil. Charter Hall Retail REIT's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$2,774.6 Mil. Therefore, Charter Hall Retail REIT's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 17.35%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Charter Hall Retail REIT's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:CQR'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.64 Med: 8.37 Max: 25.72
Current: 12.65
During the past 13 years, Charter Hall Retail REIT's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 25.72%. The lowest was 0.64%. And the median was 8.37%.
ASX:CQR's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 81.93% of 935
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 6.23
vs ASX:CQR: 12.65
Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Charter Hall Retail REIT Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Charter Hall Retail REIT Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Charter Hall Retail REIT's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
Charter Hall Retail REIT Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
ASX:CQR vs SPG, O, KIM: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Charter Hall Retail REIT's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Charter Hall Retail REIT's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Charter Hall Retail REIT's Return-on-Tangible-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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 17.35% mean?
Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 17.35% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Charter Hall Retail REIT and its competitors. This is 107% above median its historical median of 8.37. Over the past decade, Charter Hall Retail REIT's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 0.64 to 25.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Charter Hall Retail REIT ranks #169 out of 935 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 18.1%.
Is Charter Hall Retail REIT's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Charter Hall Retail REIT's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 17.35% is 107% above median its 10-year median of 8.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.64 to a high of 25.72. The REITs industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.23. Charter Hall Retail REIT's value of 17.35% is 178.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Charter Hall Retail REIT ranks #169 out of 935 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 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Charter Hall Retail REIT's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to SPG and O?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Charter Hall Retail REIT ranks #169 out of 935 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Charter Hall Retail REIT in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.23. Charter Hall Retail REIT's value of 17.35% is 178.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Charter Hall Retail REIT's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 0.64 to 25.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.37 vs. the industry median of 6.23, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a REITs company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among REITs companies is 6.23, based on 935 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Charter Hall Retail REIT's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 17.35% is 178.5% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Charter Hall Retail REIT and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Charter Hall Retail REIT's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 17.35%, which is 107% above median its own 10-year median of 8.37. 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$4.50, compared to a current price of A$3.91 — trading 13.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 17.35%, which is 107% above median its 10-year median of 8.37 and 178.5% above the REITs industry median of 6.23. Charter Hall Retail REIT's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 17.35% 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 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$3.91 is trading 13.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.50.
GuruFocus considers Charter Hall Retail REIT to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:CQR:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 17.35% (107% above median its 10-year median of 8.37)
GF Value™: A$4.50 vs. price of A$3.91 (13.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 178.5% above the REITs median (#169 of 935)
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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