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To stay invested in Growthpoint Properties Australia, you really need to believe in a steady, income-oriented REIT that is working through a period of losses while still returning cash to securityholders. The latest cut to the half-year distribution, down to A$0.092 per security, reinforces that management is prioritising balance sheet strength and interest cover at a time when earnings remain in the red and distributions are not well covered by free cash flow. In the short term, that makes income reliability a key catalyst, especially for investors who previously bought in for a higher yield. Alongside recent CFO turnover, the lower payout slightly tilts the story toward capital preservation and a gradual move toward profitability, rather than a pure income play, although recent price moves suggest the market may not see this adjustment as a major shock.
However, this shift in distributions comes at a time when interest costs are already pressuring cash flows, which investors should be aware of. Growthpoint Properties Australia's shares have been on the rise but are still potentially undervalued by 34%. Find out what it's worth.Explore 3 other fair value estimates on Growthpoint Properties Australia - why the stock might be worth just A$2.76!
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