Investment Thesis: Why EW?
• We downgrade Suntec Reit to Equal-weight, after recent strong price performance of +24% in the last 3 months.
• Implied capital values of Suntec Reit of ~S$1,370 should provide share price support, but we believe it is hard to see capital values, in particular office,recovering soon as the upcoming supply puts a damper on rents and capital appreciation.
• Dividend yield of 6.4% for FY10e looks reasonable compared to 10yr SGS bond yield of 2.5%.
Key Value Drivers
• Singapore-centric – office and retail markets: Suntec REIT offers investors exposure to the Singapore office and retail markets, with assets concentrated in the Marina and Orchard areas. However, with new retail and office supply due for completion in the next 2-3 years, coupled with falling demand, rental renewals will likely be negatively affected by the current recession.
Potential Catalysts
• Upside: Stabilization of office rentals;Positive growth in retail rents; further improvement in credit markets.
• Downside: Office rents continue to fall at a sharp rate; vacancy levels continue to climb despite improving macro-economic conditions. Higher cost of funds.
Risks
• Downside: Loss of a large tenant in office or retail portfolio.
• Upside: Stronger-than-expected recovery in demand limiting downside risk to rents and capital values.
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