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TSE:HR.UN

H&R Real Estate Inv Trust (HR.UN.TO)

11.39
+0.90 (8.58%)
as of Jun 11, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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star iconJun 11, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 2 opinions in the last 12 months.

H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (HR.UN) is currently viewed as a classic value stock with a strategic pivot towards focusing on multi-family properties in the U.S. and industrial assets in Canada. Despite recent attempts to explore strategic alternatives leading to an expected non-sale, there is a commitment to reduce non-core assets and refocus operations. Experts note the ongoing pressures in the Sun Belt region related to new supply, yet they highlight an attractive yield for investors biding their time. Additionally, there is mention of potential interest in the company in light of a recent hostile takeover attempt, with speculations of possible higher bids emerging, reinforcing the stock's re-evaluation amidst market conditions.

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Hold
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Fair Value
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STRONG BUY
Uncertainty came when they announced they did not have financing. Cut the distribution in half. Had to pay out a lot of money. Thinks the bank they have finally secured the financing from is very expensive. Thinks distribution will go up. Financing will be paid off. Portfolio is strong.
COMMENT
Thinks they will be slow to increase their distribution again. A little bit cheap and you could see it going back to $9 or $10.
TOP PICK
Base part of the business is very high quality Class A real estate, primarily office focused with a strong tenant base and long-term leases. Have suffered because of the Bow Valley building in Calgary that ran into some issues under construction finance. They got the finance in place. Relatively cheap.
COMMENT
Almost done with the Encana saga. Latest press release indicates 2 banks will co-lead a debt issuance of $425 million and they have ponied up $250 million between them. Still need to source another $125 million between them before the Bow development is fully financed. 10% distributions will not be increased until 2011.
DON'T BUY
Wouldn't touch anything to do with real estate. Hasn't liked real estate for some time.
TOP PICK
Big office development in Calgary for Encana (ECA-T). Construction financing needs has been a huge overhang. Got $200 million from Fairfax Financial (FFH-T) that is contingent upon getting remaining financing from a syndicate of banks. Feels 80% chance that this happens and if so could see unit price going to $9 to $10.
HOLD
(Market Call Minute.) Recently cut distributions. Has a big project in Calgary that it should be able to handle.
BUY
Very high quality real estate. Took a 50% haircut because of their Bow office tower in Calgary, which now looks like the financing will be covered. Base portfolio is Class A office space and very stable. Long life leases.
COMMENT
The big issue was financing for the Bow in Calgary but recently got $200 million. Feels that one of their traditional lenders will step up. Solid portfolio with blue-chip tenants and long-term leases. Wants to see what interest rate will be charged.
DON'T BUY
Specializing in office buildings. Geographically diverse. Part of the new Bow building in Calgary That had funding and leasing issues. Now have their funding. In the REIT market you have to own best in class. Limited growth profile.
DON'T BUY
All of the REITs have come down because of 1) occupancy rates going up and 2) cost of capital has gone through the roof. In this case, the building they are putting up in Calgary for Encana (ECA-T) has just got the financing but the terms are very steep.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
Great office and industrial holdings, mostly in southern Ontario. 21% yield is because of the Encana building in Calgary, which brought the stock price down. Looks like they may be able to slide through without cutting distributions. Not a bad entry point. Good risk/reward. Try to buy under $5.
COMMENT
Hit hard partially because of the Bow building in Calgary. In this environment, you have to look for the strongest balance sheets. The feeling is that REITs will not be able to grow distributions.
TRADE
They cannot maintain the distribution. Very long term debt. They need 800million in financing to develop their "Bow" development in Calgary. It looks doubtful they will get it so they will have to scale it back. Long term (5 to 6 years) it will be "a very handsome return". They just sold their position.
DON'T BUY
Feels REITs are paying out distributions that are unsustainable. Building the Bow in Calgary for Encana (ECA-T) and have a long-term lease. Despite that they are having a tremendous leap difficult time in getting the financing to continue the construction. Be cautious.
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