Custodian REIT PLC (GB:CREI)
LSE:CREI
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Rating:72Outperform
Price Target:
100.00 p
▲(19.47% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:12/30/25
The score is supported by attractive valuation (low P/E and high dividend yield) and positive technical trend signals (price above key moving averages with positive MACD). Financial performance is solid on cash generation and moderate leverage, but is held back by significant earnings volatility. Ongoing buybacks and dividends add incremental support.
Positive Factors
Diversified UK commercial portfolio
A diversified portfolio across UK commercial sectors and locations spreads tenant and sector concentration risk and produces multiple rental income streams. Active asset management of income-producing properties supports durable, inflation-linked cash flows that underpin long-term dividend capacity.
Negative Factors
Earnings volatility
Sharp swings in reported net income reduce predictability of distributable earnings and complicate medium-term planning. Such volatility often stems from fair-value remeasurements, impairments or one-offs, making dividend coverage and future earnings less certain for investors and managers.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Diversified UK commercial portfolio
A diversified portfolio across UK commercial sectors and locations spreads tenant and sector concentration risk and produces multiple rental income streams. Active asset management of income-producing properties supports durable, inflation-linked cash flows that underpin long-term dividend capacity.
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Custodian REIT (CREI) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£406.15M
Dividend Yield7.17%
Average Volume (3M)557.21K
Price to Earnings (P/E)3.3
Beta (1Y)0.92
Revenue Growth1.60%
EPS Growth211.81%
CountryUK
EmployeesN/A
SectorReal Estate
Sector Strength53
IndustryREIT - Diversified
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.01
Shares Outstanding488,752,720
10 Day Avg. Volume554,689
30 Day Avg. Volume557,214
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.79
Price to Sales (P/S)6.70
P/FCF Ratio14.06
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Custodian REIT Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Custodian REIT plc is a UK real estate investment trust, which listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange on 26 March 2014. Its portfolio comprises properties predominantly let to institutional grade tenants on long leases throughout t...
How the Company Makes Money
Custodian REIT generates revenue primarily through rental income from its portfolio of commercial properties. By leasing these properties to a variety of tenants across different sectors, the company ensures a steady stream of income. Additionally...
Custodian REIT Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
56
Neutral
Balance Sheet
68
Positive
Cash Flow
74
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 48.94M | 49.74M | 46.24M | 44.15M | 39.89M | 39.58M |
| Gross Profit | 43.85M | 49.74M | 46.24M | 33.09M | 35.18M | 35.33M |
| EBITDA | 34.93M | 0.00 | 0.00 | 31.17M | 30.09M | 28.52M |
| Net Income | 50.89M | 38.16M | -1.50M | -65.82M | 122.33M | 3.75M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 647.53M | 614.39M | 605.12M | 625.33M | 682.01M | 561.84M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 7.92M | 7.92M | 9.71M | 6.88M | 11.62M | 3.92M |
| Total Debt | 172.32M | 173.63M | 177.29M | 172.10M | 136.61M | 138.60M |
| Total Liabilities | 191.19M | 190.93M | 193.30M | 187.76M | 154.37M | 151.98M |
| Stockholders Equity | 456.33M | 423.47M | 411.82M | 437.57M | 527.64M | 409.87M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 22.27M | 23.70M | 4.21M | 23.07M | 24.62M | 17.02M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 25.13M | 25.03M | 23.22M | 24.29M | 28.14M | 19.33M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -519.00K | 6.68M | -891.00K | -40.06M | 26.61M | -10.11M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -29.16M | -31.30M | -19.49M | 11.02M | -48.74M | -30.70M |
Custodian REIT Technical Analysis
Positive
83.70
Price Trends
85.44
Positive
83.90
Positive
80.16
Positive
Market Momentum
1.12
Negative
66.32
Neutral
67.73
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:CREI, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 83.7 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 82.96, below the 50-day MA of 85.44, and above the 200-day MA of 80.16, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 1.12 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 66.32 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 67.73 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for GB:CREI.
Custodian REIT Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73 Outperform | £59.09M | 4.85 | 10.22% | 8.23% | 5.98% | 35.28% | |
72 Outperform | £406.15M | 3.34 | 11.57% | 7.17% | 1.60% | 211.81% | |
71 Outperform | £165.02M | 9.16 | 7.33% | 7.43% | -10.95% | -30.09% | |
67 Neutral | £230.62M | 5.97 | 9.81% | 6.64% | 8.12% | 163.48% | |
66 Neutral | £32.31M | 54.66 | 4.33% | 7.14% | -41.22% | ― | |
65 Neutral | $2.17B | 12.19 | 3.79% | 4.94% | 3.15% | 1.96% | |
60 Neutral | £387.63M | 6.81 | 7.51% | 5.15% | -3.98% | 412.08% |
* Real Estate Sector Average
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Custodian REIT Corporate Events
Dividends
Custodian Property Income REIT Declares Fourth Quarterly Interim Dividend
Positive
Apr 17, 2026
Custodian Property Income REIT has declared its fourth quarterly interim dividend for the financial year ending 31 March 2026. The dividend, set at 1.5 pence per share and designated as a property income distribution, will be paid on 29 May 2026 t...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresM&A TransactionsRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Custodian REIT Advances Grove Court Deal With Rent Uplift and New Shares
Positive
Apr 13, 2026
Custodian Property Income REIT has reported that the recently acquired £35.9m Grove Court Portfolio, bought via a majority stake in Grove Court Properties, is performing in line with expectations, with occupancy around 97% and a key rent revi...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Custodian Property Income REIT Confirms Total Voting Rights and Share Capital at Quarter End
Neutral
Apr 1, 2026
Custodian Property Income REIT has reported that, as at 31 March 2026, it has 488,016,789 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury shares, all of which carry voting rights, and a further 6,045,732 shares held in treasury, bringing total share c...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Custodian Property Income REIT Continues Discounted Share Buybacks
Positive
Mar 26, 2026
Custodian Property Income REIT has repurchased 200,000 ordinary shares over two days in March 2026 under its existing irrevocable, non-discretionary buyback programme, paying just under 80 pence per share with the repurchased stock to be held in t...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Custodian Property Income REIT Continues Accretive Share Buyback Programme
Positive
Mar 24, 2026
Custodian Property Income REIT has continued to execute its share buyback strategy, repurchasing 100,000 ordinary shares at 78.5 pence each for a total consideration of about £78,476, with the shares to be held in treasury. The transaction fo...
Business Operations and StrategyM&A TransactionsPrivate Placements and Financing
Custodian REIT Boosts Income With £36m Acquisition of Family Property Portfolio
Positive
Feb 16, 2026
Custodian Property Income REIT has acquired Grove Court Properties (Holdings) Limited, a £35.9m family-owned portfolio of seven mixed-use properties near the M25, adding about 6% to its annual rent roll. The assets, which are around 97% occup...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Custodian Property Income REIT Reports No New Shares Issued Under Blocklisting
Positive
Feb 9, 2026
Custodian Property Income REIT reported that, over the period from 9 August 2025 to 8 February 2026, there were no securities issued or allotted under its existing general blocklisting scheme. As a result, the balance of unallotted securities unde...
Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
Custodian Property Income REIT Sells Glasgow Office at 24% Premium to Valuation
Positive
Feb 5, 2026
Custodian Property Income REIT has sold Monteith House, a fully let office building on George Square in central Glasgow, for £6.0m, achieving a 24% premium to its 30 September 2025 valuation. Management cited the limited remaining lease term,...
Other
Custodian Property Income REIT Sets Live Online Investor Presentation for 13 February
Neutral
Jan 30, 2026
Custodian Property Income REIT plc has announced that its portfolio manager, Richard Shepherd-Cross, will host a live online investor presentation via the Investor Meet Company platform on 13 February 2026 at 11:00 GMT. The session, open to both e...
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