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TSE:CAR.UN

Canadian Apartment Properties (CAR.UN.TO)

34.27
+0.57 (1.69%)
as of Aug 19, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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star iconAug 19, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 11 opinions in the last 12 months.

Experts have shared mixed views regarding Canadian Apartment Properties (CAR.UN-T), highlighting concerns over supply and demand dynamics in the rental market due to reduced immigration and increased inventory of condos. Several analysts noted that many tenants are exiting their high-rent leases signed during the pandemic, impacting overall rents. While some view the current P/E ratio as attractive and suggest that the fundamentals could improve in the long term, others express skepticism about the sector, particularly in light of potential interest rate hikes and rent control issues. A consensus suggests that even though the environment is challenging now, the cyclical nature of the business may lead to a turnaround in a few years, making it an opportunity for long-term investors willing to be patient.

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Mixed
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Valuation
Undervalued
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SELL
Doesn't like this one. Prefers Boardwalk (BEI.UN-T) and Killam (KMP-T). Even though it has recovered from its lows, you are still dealing with the GTA and it's over supply of rental space. Also balance sheet concerns. (See Top Picks.)
COMMENT
A lot of apartment properties along the Toronto subway line and with low interest rates people were buying condos last year. Thinks this will slow when interest rates begin to move up in 5-6 months. There is a glut of rental units. Also have to spend CapX on the units. Cheap on a valuation standpoint. 7.5% yield.
WEAK BUY
Starting to get interesting at these levels. Had a problem with underestimating amount needed on CapX for apartment restorations but are now addressing this. Have free cash flow payout at about 107%-108% but should be stable for the next 2 years.
BUY
(Market Call Minute) Cap X has been the big overhang and they seem to be getting over it.
TOP PICK
Uses as a pairs trade against Boardwalk (BEI.UN-T). Both came off a lot last year. Boardwalk has gone up 50%-75% while this one is up marginally. This is about 8% yield and Boardwalk is about 5%. Trading at 10X Funds From Operations while Boardwalk is about 13X-14X. Vast majority of their apartments are in Ontario.
COMMENT
(Market Call Minute.) Over levered. Either a Hold or Sell.
DON'T BUY
(Market Call Minute.) Not performing well because of concerns a lot of problems in the Toronto market.
BUY
Canadian Apartment Properties (CAR.UN-T) and/or Boardwalk REITs (BEI.UN-T)? Thinks you get the same valuation in REITs as you would in the property market with a lot less work. He would buy either one of these or both.
COMMENT
Not a REIT for tax purposes because they recently purchased high-end manufactured home communities, which does not qualify as passive investments. (Wouldn't worry because of this.) Tremendous asset/debt ratio with CMHC financing. Not sure they will be able to grow free cash flow.
DON'T BUY
A big part of the portfolio is in Toronto where they rent controls. They have a lot of capital expenditures to do. Fairly high yield. Like the management. You are better off to go elsewhere.
BUY
(Market Call Minute) Good steady eddy way to go.
DON'T BUY
Question about status of REIT so possibility of having to change into a corporation.
HOLD
Apartments, condos, etc. in Ontario. This one has had more diversity of opinions by people who know the business well. He thinks they're okay. They have been buying back stock. Apartments are long-term big winners overall. 7% yield.
HOLD
Their concentration in Ontario has not served them well with the flight of Congo/apartment dwellers to home ownership.
COMMENT
Large apartment buildings, mainly in Toronto and Montreal. Good management. Very cheap at these levels. Acquiring at a very large discount to NAV but will sell when it comes back. Treating it as a trade.
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