On 12 August 2026, CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (“CICT”) released their half year result for FY2026. CICT posted a stable operational performance for the period, with an increase in its DPU despite the dilutive impact of a recently enlarged unitholder base. The portfolio saw robust leasing momentum, which drove improvements in overall portfolio occupancy and yielded positive rental reversions across its key assets.
Management has also strengthened the balance sheet by reducing aggregate leverage, thereby securing a more favourable risk profile and enhancing CICT’s financial flexibility from the regulatory viewpoint in the current macroeconomic environment.
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Website: Financial Statements And Related Announcement::Half Yearly Results
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Financial Highlights
Distribution Per Unit (“DPU”)
| Metrics | Current | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| Distribution Per Unit | +1.0% | No Update |
| Rating | Favourable | Favourable |
The DPU metric will be assessed on a half yearly basis given the information available from the business updates.
For CICT, DPU disclosed are as follows:
- First Half of FY2026: SGD0.0602 per unit
- Second Half of FY2025: SGD0.0596 per unit
- First Half of FY2025: SGD0.0562 per unit
- Second Half of FY2024: SGD0.0545 per unit
DPU for the first half of FY2026 has increased by 1.0% to SGD0.0602 per unit. The improvement was due to the resilient portfolio and strategic growth initiatives, including CapitaSpring’s step-up acquisition and contribution from Gallileo, partially offset by the divestment of Bukit Panjang Plaza. The metric remains Favourable.
Occupancy
| Metrics | Current | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | 95.6% | 95.2% |
| Rating | Favourable | Favourable |
The occupancy metric will be assessed on a quarterly basis given the information available from the business updates.
Occupancy rate as of 30 June 2026 has slightly increased to 95.6%. The metric remains Favourable as it is above my expected healthy occupancy rate of 95%.
Gearing Ratio
| Metrics | Current | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| Gearing Ratio | 37.4% | 38.5% |
| Rating | Favourable | Neutral |
The gearing ratio metric will be assessed on a quarterly basis given the information available from the business updates.
Gearing ratio as of 30 June 2026 has decreased to 37.4%. The metric shifted towards Favourable as there is a buffer from the MAS regulatory limit of 50%.
Interest Coverage
| Metrics | Current | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| Interest Coverage | 3.9x | 3.8x |
| Rating | Favourable | Favourable |
The interest coverage metric will be assessed on a quarterly basis given the information available from the business updates.
The interest coverage as of 30 June 2026 has remained relatively unchanged at 3.9 times. Management has disclosed that the average cost of debt has remained unchanged at 2.9%. The metric remains Favourable as the interest coverage is above my preference of 3.0 times.
The Group did not issue any hybrid securities; therefore, the adjusted interest coverage is the same as interest coverage.
Debt Maturity Profile
| Metrics | Current | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| Debt Maturity Profile | 4.1 years | 4.0 years |
| Rating | Favourable | Favourable |
The debt maturity profile metric will be assessed on a quarterly basis given the information available from the business updates.
Weighted average term to maturity of their debt as of 30 June 2026 has remained relatively unchanged at 4.1 years. The metric remains Favourable as there is sufficient time to refinance their debts as they fall due. Do note that 9% of their debt are due to mature by the end of FY2027.
Price to Book Ratio
| Metrics | Current | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| Price to Book Ratio | 1.10 | 1.09 |
| Rating | Neutral | Neutral |
The price to book ratio metric will be assessed on a quarterly basis. Although the information on net asset value is only available from the business updates on a half yearly basis, the most recent share price is available on a daily basis.
The Price to Book (“P/B”) ratio has remained relatively unchanged at 1.10. This is computed using the closing share price of SGD2.37 per unit on 28 August 2026 and the net asset value of SGD2.15 per unit as of 30 June 2026. The metric remains Neutral as investors are paying a small premium for its book value.
As of 28 August 2026, the Market Capitalization is approximately SGD18,675 million.
Website: Yahoo Finance: CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (C38U.SI)
Dividend
| Year | Yield | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.49% | SGD 0.106 |
| 2025 | 4.33% | SGD 0.103 |
| 2024 | 5.50% | SGD 0.130 |
| 2023 | 4.50% | SGD 0.107 |
| 2022 | 2.36% | SGD 0.056 |
Do note that there were several capital activities that occurred for CICT over the last 2 years, which resulted in fluctuations in distributions paid out in each calendar year. The adjustments were as below:
- Advance distribution of SGD0.0398 per unit for 1 January 2026 to 28 April 2026 to be paid on 8 June 2026
- Advance distribution of SGD0.0135 per unit for 1 July 2025 to 13 August 2025 paid on 18 September 2025
- Advance distribution of SGD0.0216 per unit for 1 July 2024 to 11 September 2024 paid on 17 October 2024
Dividend for the calendar year 2026 amounted to SGD0.106 per unit. With a closing share price of SGD2.37 per unit on 28 August 2026, this translates to a dividend yield of 4.49%. For my benchmark, a general reasonable yield would be around 4.50%. CICT’s dividend yield is at my benchmark and is Neutral.
Website: Reasonable Dividend Yield 2026Q3 – 4.50%
If using dividend yield of 5.50% as a benchmark, based on the dividend of SGD0.106 per unit there is potential for CICT to see its share price decrease by 18.7% to SGD1.93 per unit.
| Yield | Share Price | Downside |
|---|---|---|
| Current | 2.37 | – |
| 5.50% | 1.93 | -18.7% |
| 6.50% | 1.67 | -29.6% |
Interest Rate Sensitivity
Federal Reserve officials held interest rates steady on 29 July 2026, Wednesday over the objections of three bank presidents who wanted an increase, underscoring how pressure is building inside the central bank to act on inflation that has run above its target for five years.
The Fed held its benchmark rate steady, in a range of 3.50% to 3.75%, in a 9-3 vote. The rate-setting panel issued the same policy statement as it did in June, when it also held rates steady. The decision left Chairman Kevin Warsh’s vow to end the run of above-target inflation to rest for a second straight meeting on words rather than action.
Website: Fed Holds Rates Steady but Three Officials Vote for Increase
CICT have disclosed that every potential +100 bps in interest rates on interest rates is estimated to reduce DPU by 0.27 Singapore cents per annum. With DPU of 11.58 Singapore cents per unit for FY2025, the impact is illustrated as below:
| Change in Interest Rates | Change in DPU (cents) | Impact on DPU (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 bps | 0.14 | 1.2% |
| 100 bps | 0.27 | 2.3% |
Other Metrics
Tenant Profile
CICT has a well-diversified tenant profile with the top 10 tenants and top tenant accounting for 16.0% and 4.6% of their total gross rental income during the period respectively. This provides income diversity to the portfolio.
Heartland Living
The Singapore government intend for every town to have a shopping mall available and successful. They have continued to extend support heartland businesses financially. This means that as an investor of retail properties, you can be assured that there will almost always be tenants for your shopping malls, which translates to rental income. It may still be subjected to capital depreciation and appreciation when exposed to economic conditions, such as the current high interest rates. However as of now, your interests are in line with the government.
Website: The Resilience of Retail: Why Singapore’s Market Continues to Support Mall Properties
Summary
| Metrics | Financials | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Distribution Per Unit | +1.0% | Favourable |
| Occupancy | 95.6% | Favourable |
| Gearing Ratio | 37.4% | Favourable |
| Interest Coverage | 3.9x | Favourable |
| Debt Maturity Profile | 4.1 years | Favourable |
| Price to Book Ratio | 1.10 | Neutral |
| Overall | Favourable |
Overall, CICT metrics remains Favourable. For a final look at the overarching strategy, I recommend a quick reread of the summary and overall outlook provided in the opening paragraphs.
Background
CICT is the first and largest real estate investment trust (“REIT”) listed on Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (“SGX ST”). It made its debut on SGX ST as CapitaLand Mall Trust (“CMT”) in July 2002 and was renamed CICT in November 2020 following the merger with CapitaLand Commercial Trust (“CCT”).
CICT owns and invests in quality income producing assets primarily used for commercial (including retail and/or office) purpose, located predominantly in Singapore.
CICT is managed by CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust Management Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of CapitaLand Investment Limited (“CLI”), a leading global real estate investment manager with a strong Asia foothold.
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Website: CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (SGX: C38U): FY2026 First Quarter Business Update
