ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Charter Hall Retail REIT's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.24%.
As of today (2026-07-01), Charter Hall Retail REIT's WACC % is 9.35%. Charter Hall Retail REIT's ROC % is 2.53% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Charter Hall Retail REIT earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR) ROC % Explanation
ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.
There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.
Why is ROC % important?
Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.
As of today, Charter Hall Retail REIT's WACC % is 9.35%. Charter Hall Retail REIT's ROC % is 2.53% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Charter Hall Retail REIT earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Be Aware
Like ROE % and ROA %, ROC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
* 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:
The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) data.
The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.
* 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 ROC % of 2.24% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Charter Hall Retail REIT and its competitors.
Is Charter Hall Retail REIT's ROC % too high?
Charter Hall Retail REIT's current ROC % is 2.24%. The REITs industry median ROC % is 3.74. Charter Hall Retail REIT's value of 2.24% is 40.1% below this industry median. 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 ROC % compare to SPG and O?
Charter Hall Retail REIT's ROC % of 2.24% can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. The industry median ROC % is 3.74. Charter Hall Retail REIT's value of 2.24% is 40.1% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC % for a REITs company?
The median ROC % among REITs companies is 3.74, based on 747 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Charter Hall Retail REIT's current ROC % of 2.24% is 40.1% 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 ROC % mean?
A high ROC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Charter Hall Retail REIT and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median ROC % is 3.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Charter Hall Retail REIT's current ROC % is 2.24%. 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$3.88 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 2.24% and 40.1% below the REITs industry median of 3.74. 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 ROC % calculated?
ROC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR), the current ROC % is 2.24% 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$3.88 is trading 13.8% 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:
ROC %: 2.24%
GF Value™: A$4.50 vs. price of A$3.88 (13.8% below fair value)
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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