Mapletree Industrial Trust (SG:ME8U)
SGX:ME8U
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Rating:66Neutral
Price Target:
S$2.00
▼(-2.91% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:04/30/26
The score is driven primarily by steady cash generation and revenue growth, tempered by earnings volatility and balance-sheet pressure from high absolute debt and declining equity. Valuation is supported by a strong dividend yield, while technicals detract due to a below-trend price and only mixed momentum.
Positive Factors
Stable cash generation
Consistently positive operating and free cash flow supports durable distributable income for a REIT, funds maintenance/AEIs and debt service, and provides flexibility during downturns. Reliable cash conversion underpins long‑term ability to pay distributions and fund selective growth.
Negative Factors
Earnings volatility
A sharp recent net income drop and swinging margins reduce earnings predictability and complicate dividend forecasting for unitholders. For a cash‑flow driven REIT, volatile reported earnings can signal rental reversion issues, higher costs or valuation mismatches that erode long‑term payout visibility.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Stable cash generation
Consistently positive operating and free cash flow supports durable distributable income for a REIT, funds maintenance/AEIs and debt service, and provides flexibility during downturns. Reliable cash conversion underpins long‑term ability to pay distributions and fund selective growth.
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Mapletree Industrial (ME8U) vs. iShares MSCI Singapore ETF (EWS)
Market Cap
S$5.54B
Dividend Yield6.51%
Average Volume (3M)6.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.48
Revenue Growth-4.81%
EPS Growth-37.31%
CountrySG
Employees186
SectorReal Estate
Sector Strength53
IndustryREIT - Industrial
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.07
Shares Outstanding2,855,003,400
10 Day Avg. Volume3,568,700
30 Day Avg. Volume6,004,873
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.65
Price to Book (P/B)1.19
Price to Sales (P/S)8.15
P/FCF Ratio14.68
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
S$1.87Price Target Upside-9.39% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.12
Revenue Forecast (FY)S$644.12M
Mapletree Industrial Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Mapletree Industrial Trust is a real estate investment trust ("REIT") listed on the Main Board of Singapore Exchange. Its principal investment strategy is to invest in a diversified portfolio of income-producing real estate used primarily for indu...
How the Company Makes Money
Mapletree Industrial Trust makes money primarily by leasing its industrial properties to tenants and collecting contractual rental income. Key revenue streams include: (1) Base rental income: recurring rent from tenants occupying business parks, h...
Mapletree Industrial Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Oct 29, 2025
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 29, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call highlighted both improvements in distribution per unit and strong interest rate hedging, but these were offset by challenges such as decreased net property income, increased operating expenses, and potential impacts from interest rate swaps. While there are positive aspects, the challenges seem to balance them out, leading to a mixed overall outlook.Positive Updates
Improved Distribution Per Unit
Distribution per unit increased by 5.6% to $0.0318, despite a decrease in overall distribution to unitholders by 5.3%.
Negative Updates
Decrease in Net Property Income
Net property income decreased due to the divestment of 3 industrial properties in Singapore and nonrenewal of leases in North America.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Improved Distribution Per Unit
Distribution per unit increased by 5.6% to $0.0318, despite a decrease in overall distribution to unitholders by 5.3%.
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Company Guidance
During the call, MIT provided detailed financial guidance, highlighting a mixed performance for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The net property income saw a decline due to the divestment of three industrial properties in Singapore and reduced contributions from the North American portfolio, affected by lease nonrenewals and a weaker U.S. dollar. However, these were partially offset by recent acquisitions and completed fit-out works in Osaka. Borrowing costs decreased slightly, attributed to loan repayments from divestment proceeds and lower interest on unhedged floating rate loans, despite increased costs from the Japan portfolio. Consequently, the distribution to unitholders fell by 5.3% to $90.7 million, while the distribution per unit (DPU) rose by 5.6% to $0.0318. The aggregate leverage ratio improved to 37.3%, offering debt headroom for future growth opportunities. The interest rate hedge ratio increased to nearly 93%, with expectations for borrowing costs to average around 3.1% to 3.2% for the current financial year and 3.3% to 3.4% for the next, factoring in upcoming interest rate swaps. Occupancy rates remained stable at 91.3%, with a slight improvement in the Singapore portfolio. The call also touched upon future divestment plans in North America, targeting $500-600 million, and potential acquisitions in Europe and Asia, considering the favorable yield spread. Overall, the guidance reflects a cautious yet optimistic outlook, emphasizing strategic divestments and acquisitions to navigate current financial challenges.Mapletree Industrial Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
67
Positive
Balance Sheet
61
Positive
Cash Flow
72
Positive
| Breakdown | Mar 2026 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 679.00M | 681.06M | 611.19M | 553.70M | 447.20M |
| Gross Profit | 447.68M | 434.22M | 443.25M | 414.69M | 350.25M |
| EBITDA | 346.97M | 480.25M | 406.67M | 408.64M | 309.20M |
| Net Income | 221.79M | 345.16M | 291.11M | 439.22M | 164.50M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 7.94B | 8.80B | 8.55B | 8.48B | 6.39B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 95.21M | 107.63M | 146.61M | 149.64M | 60.46M |
| Total Debt | 2.95B | 3.27B | 2.88B | 2.94B | 2.27B |
| Total Liabilities | 3.29B | 3.61B | 3.17B | 3.20B | 2.50B |
| Stockholders Equity | 4.65B | 5.19B | 5.38B | 5.28B | 3.90B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 376.88M | 488.26M | 448.06M | 497.04M | 236.71M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 377.07M | 488.26M | 448.06M | 497.08M | 236.80M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 471.77M | -207.24M | -100.61M | -1.75B | -527.20M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -856.78M | -293.47M | -350.46M | 1.35B | 297.67M |
Mapletree Industrial Technical Analysis
Neutral
2.06
Price Trends
1.96
Negative
1.98
Negative
1.99
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.01
Positive
45.96
Neutral
41.27
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For SG:ME8U, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 2.06 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1.96, above the 50-day MA of 1.96, and above the 200-day MA of 1.99, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.01 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 45.96 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 41.27 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for SG:ME8U.
Mapletree Industrial Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 Outperform | S$1.29B | 8.90 | 0.69% | 6.56% | 1.90% | 226.73% | |
71 Outperform | S$3.65B | 9.58 | 5.05% | 6.04% | 0.44% | 57.42% | |
67 Neutral | S$11.76B | 16.40 | 7.45% | 5.43% | 4.93% | -1.28% | |
66 Neutral | S$5.54B | -22.21 | 4.52% | 6.51% | -4.81% | -37.31% | |
65 Neutral | $2.17B | 12.19 | 3.79% | 4.94% | 3.15% | 1.96% | |
61 Neutral | S$5.99B | 25.07 | 3.94% | 5.83% | -2.59% | 36.34% | |
46 Neutral | S$1.95B | ― | -1.13% | 7.91% | 15.33% | ― |
* Real Estate Sector Average
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Mapletree Industrial Corporate Events
Mapletree Industrial Trust to Redeem S$300 Million Perpetual Securities in May 2026
Mar 11, 2026
Mapletree Industrial Trust will redeem in full its S$300 million 3.15% fixed rate perpetual securities on 11 May 2026, exercising an early redemption option under the issue terms. The securities will be cancelled and subsequently delisted from the...
Mapletree Industrial Trust Flags New Loan Covenants Tied to Management and Sponsor
Mar 10, 2026
Mapletree Industrial Trust has disclosed that one of its subsidiaries has entered into a new loan facility agreement, guaranteed by its trustee, which aligns with conditions embedded in its existing debt facilities and notes. The terms allow lende...
Mapletree Industrial Trust issues S$300 million 3.25% perpetual securities
Feb 25, 2026
Mapletree Industrial Trust has announced the issuance of S$300 million in 3.25% fixed-rate perpetual securities under its S$2 billion Euro Medium Term Securities Programme, with DBS Bank and Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation acting as joint lead...
Mapletree Industrial Trust Pays Manager’s Base Fee in New Units Linked to Data Centre Assets
Feb 6, 2026
Mapletree Industrial Trust has issued 821,613 new units at S$2.0432 per unit to its manager as payment of the base management fee for the quarter ended 31 December 2025, tied specifically to its overseas data centre assets. The units compensate th...
Mapletree Industrial Trust Bolsters Board with Appointment of Independent Director Soo Yar Ping
Feb 6, 2026
Mapletree Industrial Trust Management Ltd., the manager of Mapletree Industrial Trust, has appointed private equity veteran Ms Soo Yar Ping as an Independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 9 February 2026, strengthening the board with dee...
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