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

11.20

+0.05 (0.45%)

as of Jul 3, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jul 4, 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-T) is viewed as a classic value stock, especially after its recent strategic planning which did not lead to an expected sale, but rather focused on optimizing its portfolio. The trust aims to divest non-core assets and concentrate on multi-family properties in the United States and industrial real estate in Canada. This realignment comes at a time when the U.S. Sun Belt market is facing increased pressures from new supply, yet the company offers an attractive yield for investors willing to wait for potential value-maximizing transactions. Additionally, there are rumors of hostile takeover interest, particularly due to the REIT's diverse holdings that include less favored office properties; thus, existing shareholders are advised to hold and see if a better bid materializes in light of the interest from multiple parties. Overall, while there are challenges ahead, the plan appears solid and execution will be key.

Consensus

Hold

Valuation

Undervalued

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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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