China REITs Classification

Classification system based on 75% threshold standard for operating models and asset types

Lease-type REITs

Rental Income > 75%

REITs whose income mainly comes from passive income such as merchant rent (greater than 75%).

Industrial Park REITsAffordable Rental Housing REITsConsumer Infrastructure REITs
  • High income stability, relatively less affected by economic cycles
  • Strong cash flow predictability, suitable for investors seeking stable dividends
  • Asset appreciation mainly from rent growth and property value increase
  • Key indicators: occupancy rate, rent per unit, lease expiration distribution

Non-Lease-type REITs

Operating Income Based

Income mainly from operating income, such as highway tolls, directly charging end market users.

Highway REITsEnergy Infrastructure REITsEco-environmental REITs
  • Income directly related to usage/traffic volume, higher volatility
  • Significantly affected by macroeconomic and seasonal factors
  • Growth potential depends on infrastructure usage demand
  • Key indicators: traffic volume, power generation, processing volume, fee standards