HealthCo Healthcare stock storms higher on strong portfolio performance
This ASX REIT surged 4.48% on Tuesday but it continues to trade at less than 50% of its book value which has created an opportunity for risk-averse investors.
HealthCo Healthcare and Wellness REIT (ASX: HCW)
HealthCo Healthcare surged 4.48% after the release of its 1H FY26 results as investors reacted positively to the resilient performance of its portfolio and the stronger balance sheet.
The REIT delivered Funds From Operations (FFO) of 2.2 cents per unit during the half which was affected by the temporary suspension of distributions from UHF but core property fundamentals remained stable.
Property net operating income reached $26.8 million while like for like NOI growth stood at 4.2% which reflects steady rental indexation and consistent asset performance.
The $1.4 billion healthcare property portfolio holds a 5.91% cap rate with an 11.3 year WALE and 99% occupancy which shows the quality and durability of its income base.
Rent collection reached 100% for the period which highlights tenant strength across the portfolio while gearing reduced to 28.5% which is below the target range and total borrowings declined from $445 million to $371 million which strengthens financial flexibility.
Cash and undrawn debt facilities amounted to $155 million which provides additional liquidity support whereas based on the reported NTA (Net Tangible Assets) of $1.39 and a closing price of $0.70 on 17 February, the units trade at a significant discount to book value
Executable agreements with alternative operators are already in place which helps protect service continuity and long-term asset value.
The portfolio remains diversified across hospitals, primary care, government, life sciences and aged care assets which are largely located in metropolitan growth corridors.
Asset recycling of $77 million was completed during the half which improves capital allocation discipline while the REIT also retains a development pipeline of about $500 million across key precincts such as Rouse Hill and Camden.
Approximately 80% of leases are CPI linked or fixed and 76% are triple net structures which provides income visibility supported by metro exposure across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
The current market capitalisation is $385.12 million and HealthCo is supported by a resilient asset base, a strengthened capital structure and favourable long-term healthcare infrastructure trends.
(Source: Company Announcements)
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