Done a thorough analysis on some of its properties today (couldn't do more because the management did not disclose the income on other 5 properties). Here are the results:
By looking at the results, we can see 4 properties out of 5 analyzed were receiving low yields. These 5 properties have an average yield of only 7.46% (below average yield for REITs).
Let us take a look at the average yield of the other 5 properties:
Net total annual income (a): RM 12,706,037
Total purchase price (b): RM 319,000,000
Average yield (a / b * 100%):
3.98%Well, this simply means that the average yield on all 10 properties is (7.46% + 3.98% / 2) = 5.72% (still well below average for REITs).
Anyhow, this yield is just an estimate by using some calculated assumptions based on FY2008's figures. The yield should not increase unless there are positive reversions done this year. Otherwise, we will be seeing another year of low yield.
I am only wondering how did they manage to pay its investors a gross yield of 8.16% (net yield 7.35%) for FY2008 while it is earning a net yield of only 5.72%. Still, if they were able to maintain 7.51 cents distribution for FY2009, those who bought at 0.84 would only be yielding a net of 8.05%.
If any of you who have also conducted a study on QCAPITA and found a mistake in my analysis, please do correct me. I am just hoping everybody would be informed of the actual situation before someone really gets stuck with QCAPITA.
P.S. Just to add onto my comments, another reason I do not have faith in its management is due to the fact that they are not being fully transparent in their report. A good management team would disclose the full breakdown of their income in its annual report. This must be taken into consideration before choosing the stocks to buy.