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 BasedIncome 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