
TSE:MI.UN
This summary was created by AI, based on 2 opinions in the last 12 months.
Minto Apartment REIT, trading under the symbol MI.UN-T, has experienced challenges in its performance, currently operating at a substantial discount to its Net Asset Value (NAV). Despite this, experts express optimism about a potential rebound due to the inherent stability and predictability of its pricing, especially as hard assets become increasingly difficult to develop. The company, primarily owned by the Greenberg family in Ottawa, holds exceptional assets but has not performed as expected, leading analysts to speculate on possible strategic shifts such as privatization or partnerships. While the REIT yields a solid 3.64%, with an analyst price target of $15.65, the future viability of the investment may depend on changes in management direction or operational strategies to unlock value.
Did its IPO two years ago but has been around for decades. Its main focus is the Ottawa market but also covers Toronto, Montreal and Calgary. Trades at a wide discount to the private market value of its assets. There is a bit of a structural deficiency in trading terms. It is at a good price with occupancy increasing.
Allan Tong’s Discover Picks In the past month, Minto has performed -5.1% vs. CAP REIT’s -7.7%. Then again, one could argue that the market is reacting to the pressure that the overall apartment sector faces and not just the high-end units. Read Top REITs in Canada : MI.UN Stock and GRT.UN Stock for our full analysis.
BEI.UN-T, MI.UN-T and CAR.UN-T. REITs are an interesting universe right now. There is mortgage deferral relief, commercial rent relief. Residential is the best place to be right now. CAR.UN-T would be the best one. BEI.UN-T has a good component out west with potential risk for Alberta. People are going to need places to live and if they can't pay their mortgages then they will have to rent.
Despite the impact of higher interest rates, MI-UN is showing reporting rising cash reserves, while debt is being retired. Same property revenues are up 8% and occupancy averages 97%. It trades below book value and supports a 20% ROE. It pays a good dividend, backed by a payout ratio under 10% of cash flow. We recommend placing a stop-loss at $12.00, looking to achieve $19.50 — upside potential over 32%. Yield 3.2%
(Analysts’ price target is $19.23)