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Units are quite cheap at 11X cash flow, and generally we like it for income. Very little growth is expected, and of course inflation/rates impact it, and the retail sector is somewhat under siege right now. Payout ratio is high at 93%, but did drop from 96% in the Q1. Cash flow in the quarter improved to 54c from 51c. Decent for income but we would not expect much excitement here.
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Great job getting into other asset types by going vertically on what they already own. Operating income dictated mainly by WMT, which gives a very defensive profile, so he doesn't really worry. Flipside is very little growth. Tight cashflow coverage. Believes distribution of 8% is safe, even though payout ratio spiked above 100% temporarily. Better earnings growth elsewhere.
Great to have a tenant like WMT, as it makes the cashflow very dependable. Being so defensive means not a lot of internal growth, really lags compared to peers, bottom line cashflow not increasing. Higher leverage than peers. Muted earnings growth.
Higher distribution yield around 8%. Could own for the yield. Dividend secure. Payout ratio below 100%.
He's generally positive on retail across Canada. WMT is its largest tenant, with very good credit; but doesn't pay a lot in terms of "escalators" on rents. Lower growth profile than other opportunities. Last quarter, income growth just 1.3%. Own it for a consistent yield; previously not covered, but now it is.
Retail oriented REIT. Wal-Mart is 27% of their revenues. It is harder to get rental rate increases. They acquired 24 properties from Smart Centers. It does enhance the long term growth profile. It’s a bigger and better REIT. Below 90% payout ratio. It is about 2% below NAV. She would be patient and acquire it when it is lower.