5 REITs I’d Own for Steady Monthly Income (Part 2)

Core Viewpoint - Investing in Singapore REITs (S-REITs) can provide stable and reliable passive income for investors, with a focus on distribution yield, asset quality, and strong execution. Group 1: Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust (FLCT) - FLCT's portfolio consists of 113 properties valued at S$6.9 billion, with significant exposure in Australia (45.6%) and Germany (26.2%) [2] - Revenue increased by 5.6% year-on-year to S$471.5 million in FY2025, but distributable income fell by 12.1% to S$224.7 million due to higher finance costs, leading to a DPU decline of 12.5% to S$0.0595 [3][4] - The REIT maintains a high occupancy rate of 95.1% and a WALE of 4.8 years, with a gearing ratio of 35.7% and an interest coverage ratio of 4.3 [4] - FLCT's distribution yield stands at 6.3%, significantly higher than the STI's yield of around 4%, despite a declining DPU trend over the past four years [4] - Future growth potential is indicated by a rental reversion rate of nearly 30% and 83.1% of leases having inflation-linked indexation or fixed escalations [5] Group 2: ParkwayLife REIT (PLife REIT) - PLife REIT focuses on healthcare properties, with a portfolio valued at S$2.46 billion, where Singapore properties account for 65% of the value [7] - Revenue grew by 8.2% year-on-year to S$117.3 million in 9M 2025, driven by acquisitions in Japan and France [8] - Distributable income and DPU increased by 10.4% and 2.3% year-on-year to S$75.4 million and S$0.1156, respectively [8] - The REIT has a healthy gearing ratio of 35.8% and an excellent interest coverage ratio of 8.9, with a low cost of debt at 1.57% [9] - PLife REIT's distribution yield is 3.7%, lower than the STI's yield, but it has consistently grown its DPU since its IPO in 2007 [10] - Tenant concentration risk exists, as Parkway Hospitals Singapore contributes 60% of gross revenue, but a long-term master lease mitigates some risks [10][11] Group 3: Investment Implications - With potential interest rate declines, reliable REITs can anchor an investor's income portfolio, emphasizing the importance of property quality, prudent leverage, and capable management [13] - Investors should prioritize consistency in income over merely high yields, focusing on a balanced mix of quality REITs to navigate market volatility [14]