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Charter Hall Retail REITASX:CQR +0.26%81 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.85 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 6.79. GuruFocus rates ASX:CQR with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of A$4.52 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 869 REITs companies, Charter Hall Retail REIT ranks worse than 54.78% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Charter Hall Retail REIT's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:CQR'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.42 Med: 6.79 Max: 10.08
Current: 6.85
During the past 13 years, Charter Hall Retail REIT's highest Yield on Cost was 10.08. The lowest was 5.42. And the median was 6.79.
ASX:CQR's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 54.78% of 869
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 7.32
vs ASX:CQR: 6.85
Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Charter Hall Retail REIT 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
ASX:CQR vs SPG, O, KIM: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Charter Hall Retail REIT's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Charter Hall Retail REIT's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Charter Hall Retail REIT's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Charter Hall Retail REIT 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.85 as of Jul. 17, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Charter Hall Retail REIT and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.79. Over the past decade, Charter Hall Retail REIT's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.42 to 10.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Charter Hall Retail REIT ranks #476 out of 869 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 54.8%.
Is Charter Hall Retail REIT's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Charter Hall Retail REIT's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.85 is near median its 10-year median of 6.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.42 to a high of 10.08. The REITs industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.32. Charter Hall Retail REIT's value of 6.85 is 6.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Charter Hall Retail REIT ranks #476 out of 869 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Charter Hall Retail REIT has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Charter Hall Retail REIT's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to SPG and O?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Charter Hall Retail REIT ranks #476 out of 869 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Charter Hall Retail REIT in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.32. Charter Hall Retail REIT's value of 6.85 is 6.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Charter Hall Retail REIT's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.42 to 10.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.79 vs. the industry median of 7.32, Charter Hall Retail 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a REITs company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among REITs companies is 7.32, based on 869 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Charter Hall Retail REIT's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.85 is 6.4% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Charter Hall Retail REIT and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Charter Hall Retail REIT's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.85, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.79. 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$4.52, compared to a current price of A$3.89 — trading 13.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.85, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.79 and 6.4% below the REITs industry median of 7.32. Charter Hall Retail REIT's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.85 as of Jul. 17, 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of A$3.89 is trading 13.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.52.
GuruFocus considers Charter Hall Retail REIT to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:CQR:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 6.85 (near median its 10-year median of 6.79)
GF Value™: A$4.52 vs. price of A$3.89 (13.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.4% below the REITs median (#476 of 869)
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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