Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT (AU:CQE)
ASX:CQE
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Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT
(Sydney:CQE)
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Rating:74Outperform
Price Target:
AU$3.00
▲(15.83% Upside)
Action:UpgradedDate:08/20/25
Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT demonstrates strong financial performance with robust profitability and cash flow management. The technical analysis indicates strong bullish momentum, although caution is advised due to overbought signals. The valuation is reasonable, supported by a solid dividend yield, but not particularly attractive compared to peers.
Positive Factors
Improved free cash flow generation
An 81.7% increase in free cash flow and an operating cash flow to net income ratio of 1.79 indicate durable cash generation. This strengthens the REIT's ability to fund distributions, service debt, and pursue accretive acquisitions without relying on frequent equity raises over the medium term.
Negative Factors
Recent revenue decline
An 11.8% drop in revenue undermines top-line momentum for a rent-focused REIT. If sustained, lower revenue can compress distributable income, limit reinvestment in the portfolio and reduce headroom for margin recovery or growth initiatives over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Improved free cash flow generation
An 81.7% increase in free cash flow and an operating cash flow to net income ratio of 1.79 indicate durable cash generation. This strengthens the REIT's ability to fund distributions, service debt, and pursue accretive acquisitions without relying on frequent equity raises over the medium term.
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Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT (CQE) vs. iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)
Market Cap
AU$961.17M
Dividend Yield5.18%
Average Volume (3M)647.13K
Price to Earnings (P/E)6.1
Beta (1Y)0.83
Revenue GrowthN/A
EPS GrowthN/A
CountryAU
EmployeesN/A
SectorReal Estate
Sector Strength53
IndustryREIT - Specialty
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.09
Shares Outstanding371,108,760
10 Day Avg. Volume522,338
30 Day Avg. Volume647,134
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.03
Price to Book (P/B)0.75
Price to Sales (P/S)9.17
P/FCF Ratio17.18
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$3.40Price Target Upside31.17% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.17
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$129.86M
Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT is the largest Australian ASX-listed real estate investment trust (A-REIT) that invests in social infrastructure properties. Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT is managed by Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC)...
How the Company Makes Money
CQE makes money primarily by earning rental income from leasing its social infrastructure properties to tenants under generally long-dated lease arrangements. The REIT’s core revenue stream is contracted rent (often with contractual rent escalatio...
Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
65
Positive
Balance Sheet
70
Positive
Cash Flow
75
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Jun 2025 | Jun 2024 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2022 | Jun 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 122.40M | 117.50M | 117.40M | 117.30M | 104.00M | 90.60M |
| Gross Profit | 93.00M | 95.80M | 84.30M | 97.70M | 88.90M | 75.10M |
| EBITDA | 85.40M | 109.10M | 56.10M | 83.60M | 76.90M | 67.10M |
| Net Income | 87.00M | 71.00M | -19.60M | 58.70M | 358.50M | 174.10M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 2.26B | 2.13B | 2.18B | 2.27B | 2.08B | 1.54B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 16.90M | 20.00M | 11.60M | 14.50M | 10.50M | 5.30M |
| Total Debt | 775.50M | 661.80M | 725.00M | 738.80M | 553.00M | 303.00M |
| Total Liabilities | 807.80M | 697.90M | 755.00M | 775.60M | 588.40M | 363.70M |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.45B | 1.43B | 1.42B | 1.49B | 1.49B | 1.18B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 49.60M | 62.70M | 56.20M | 58.80M | 64.80M | 56.10M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 49.60M | 62.70M | 56.20M | 58.80M | 64.80M | 56.10M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -84.40M | 70.30M | 7.50M | -184.10M | -245.90M | -94.90M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 35.60M | -124.60M | -66.60M | 129.30M | 186.30M | -31.50M |
Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT Technical Analysis
Neutral
2.59
Price Trends
2.74
Negative
2.87
Negative
2.97
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.05
Negative
43.85
Neutral
62.83
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AU:CQE, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 2.59 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2.58, below the 50-day MA of 2.74, and below the 200-day MA of 2.97, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.05 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 43.85 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 62.83 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for AU:CQE.
Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
74 Outperform | AU$961.17M | 6.08 | 4.86% | 5.18% | ― | ― | |
71 Outperform | AU$1.36B | 3.38 | 11.87% | 5.14% | 12.10% | 29.89% | |
70 Outperform | AU$729.72M | 4.92 | 6.84% | 6.09% | -8.67% | ― | |
65 Neutral | $2.17B | 12.19 | 3.79% | 4.94% | 3.15% | 1.96% | |
57 Neutral | AU$884.72M | 5.68 | 1.70% | 7.11% | 4.69% | ― | |
54 Neutral | AU$1.02B | 3.08 | 7.18% | 6.12% | -5.64% | 89.16% | |
53 Neutral | AU$558.51M | 2.79 | 6.22% | 8.63% | -4.50% | 88.28% |
* Real Estate Sector Average
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2.59
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Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT Corporate Events
State Street Group Ceases to Be Substantial Holder in Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT
Mar 24, 2026
State Street Corporation, through subsidiaries including State Street Global Advisors and related entities, has lodged a notice that it has ceased to be a substantial holder in Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT as of 20 March 2026. The filin...
Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT Declares Quarterly Distribution for March 2026
Mar 23, 2026
Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT has declared a quarterly distribution of AUD 0.043 per fully paid ordinary unit for the period ending 31 March 2026. The distribution will trade ex on 30 March 2026, with a record date of 31 March 2026, and ...
Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT Outlines 2026 Half-Year Results and Strategy
Feb 3, 2026
Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT has released its 2026 half-year results presentation, outlining highlights, financial performance, portfolio developments, outlook and guidance, and additional information for investors. The release signals ...
Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT Lifts Profit, Upgrades Distributions on Accretive Social Infrastructure Deals
Feb 3, 2026
Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT reported strong half-year results to 31 December 2025, with statutory profit rising 51.6% to $47 million and operating earnings up 10.2% to $31.4 million, supporting an 11.8% increase in operating earnings p...
Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT Delivers Higher Profit and Lifts NTA in Strong Half-Year
Feb 3, 2026
Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT reported a strong half-year result to 31 December 2025, with statutory profit rising to $47.0 million from $31.0 million a year earlier and operating earnings increasing 10.2% to $31.4 million, or 8.5 cents ...
Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT Sets AMIT Fund Payment for December Quarter
Jan 18, 2026
Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT has confirmed its classification as an Attribution Managed Investment Trust for the quarter ended 31 December 2025 and detailed the distribution and fund payment components for that period. Unitholders will ...
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