Dexus (ASX: DXS) Announces Portfolio Valuation Update
Valuation Results
Dexus has announced an estimated portfolio valuation decrease of approximately $267.6 million, translating to a 2.1% drop on book values. This valuation, effective as of December 31, 2024, encompasses 172 of its 176 assets, with 29 office and 143 industrial properties externally valued.
The office portfolio saw a decrease of around 3.2%, driven by rising capitalisation and discount rates, although it was partially mitigated by market rental growth. Conversely, the industrial portfolio increased by approximately 1.4%, with rental growth offsetting some impacts of the higher rates.
Capitalisation Rate Trends
The weighted average capitalisation rate for the total stabilised portfolio expanded by about 12 basis points, rising from 5.90% to 6.02%. This includes a rise in the stabilised office portfolio rate from 6.05% to 6.17%, while the industrial portfolio rate increased from 5.45% to 5.54%.
Executive Comment
Ross Du Vernet, Dexus Group CEO and Managing Director, expressed confidence in the portfolio’s long-term value. He stated, “As a long-term investor, we have confidence in the value of our high-quality portfolio through the cycle. Positively, the rate of decline in office valuations has slowed in the six-month period, with improving transaction volumes and an increase in interest from institutional buyers.”
Next Steps
Dexus will finalise the valuations, and specifics regarding individual property valuations will be disclosed in its HY25 results on February 18, 2025, which will be released to the Australian Securities Exchange.
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