Charter Hall Retail REIT (CQR) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What CQR does

Charter Hall Retail REIT (CQR) is the leading owner of property for convenience retailers, listed on the ASX. The company is managed by Charter Hall Group, one of Australia's leading fully integrated property investment and funds management groups. Established on July 21, 1995 and incorporated in Australia, the REIT focuses on retail properties while its parent also curates portfolios across Office, Industrial & Logistics, and Social Infrastructure sectors.

As a REIT - Retail stock, CQR generates income from property ownership and leases. It is part of the broader ASX 200 universe, alongside peers such as Vicinity Centres (VCX), Dexus (DXS), and GPT Group (GPT). For investors exploring Australian real estate exposure, CQR sits in the same category as HomeCo Daily Needs REIT (HDN) and Stockland (SGP), both active in retail and related property segments.

Key numbers explained

• At 3.54 AUD, the share price sits at the low end of its 3.54 – 4.25 52-week range, and the stock is down 14.7% over the past year.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 5.3 compares the current price to earnings per share of 0.67 AUD over the last 12 months. A low trailing P/E can reflect market caution or expectations that earnings will change.
• The forward P/E ratio of 12.6, based on expected earnings, is notably higher than the trailing figure, suggesting the market anticipates lower future earnings per share.
• The dividend yield of 7.46% indicates the annual dividend payment relative to the share price. CQR pays out 38% of earnings as dividends, a moderate payout level that leaves retained earnings for growth.
• With a beta of 0.67, CQR historically moves less than the broader market, which is typical for property-focused REITs.
• Revenue of 417.9M AUD grew 15.7% year over year, while a profit margin of 93.2% and operating margin of 63.4% reflect the cost structure common to REITs that carry significant depreciation.
• A price-to-book ratio of 0.7 means the stock trades below its book value, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 53.8% indicates moderate leverage.

What to watch

Several factors can influence CQR's performance. Retail tenant demand, occupancy rates, and lease renewals directly affect rental income. Interest rate movements often impact REIT valuations because property is financed with debt. The next earnings date is Aug 11, 2026, and the ex-dividend date is Sep 29, 2026 — both useful reference points for tracking the investment timeline. Comparing CQR with sector peers such as Centuria Industrial REIT (CIP) or Mirvac (MGR) can help contextualise its valuation and yield within Australian real estate. For broader Australian equity exposure, CQR is one of many ASX stocks available through the stocks directory.