United Hampshire US REIT's 2H FY23 Result Review

Basic Profile & Key Statistics

Key Indicators

Performance Highlight

Gross revenue and NPI remain similar YoY. However, income available for distribution and DPU declined YoY due to $1.3 mil retention and management elected to receive 100% of fees in cash which amounted to $1.5 mil. 

Development

Construction of the new store expansion on ST. Lucie excess land was completed ahead of schedule and the new store commenced operations in November 2023.

Related Parties Shareholding

The directors of the REIT manager hold a relatively high proportion of shares, while the REIT sponsor and REIT manager hold a relatively low proportion.

Lease Profile

The WALE is long and the lease expiry is well spread. Additionally, most properties are freehold.

Debt Profile

The overall debt profile falls within the median range with 0% unsecured debt being less favorable.

Diversification Profile

The portfolio demonstrates geographical and property diversification, although tenant contributions are concentrated.

Key Financial Metrics

Property yield and operating distributable income on capital are high. Furthermore, the management fee is low compared to operating distributable income.

DPU Breakdown

• TTM Distributable Income Breakdown:
• 94% from Operation
• 6% from Management Fees Paid in Units
• TTM DPU = 90.8% of Distributable Income

Trends

• Slight Uptrend: Committed Occupancy
• Flat: DPU from Operation, NAV per Unit, Property Yield, Operating Distributable Income on Capital
• Downtrend: Adjusted Interest Coverage Ratio, Operating Distributable Income Margin

Relative Valuation

• Dividend Yield - Average for 1y, 3y & 5y
• P/NAV - Average for 1y & 3y; Below -1SD for 5y

Author's Opinion

Compared to the previous half-year, despite similar gross revenue, NPI has declined due to higher property expenses. Coupled with higher finance costs and management fees received in cash, DPU has declined by close to 20%. For debt, 6.5% will be matured in March 2024.

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