Report
Wim Lewi

Switch on the Robots Automation and Energy Investments in Logistic/Industrial Real-Estate

Automation and Energy investments increase the value per sqm of landbank.
Tenants are inclined to sign longer lease contracts to protect their significant investments. We expect to see more large warehouse automation projects over the next 12-18 months as the ROI increases thanks to technological innovations. The decision process seems to take longer due to the size of the investments.
We believe the logistic segment offers an interesting investment opportunity. WDP trades at only 3% premium to NTA as investors ignore the cheap valuation and dividend growth potential from landbank developments. We believe that generalists could return to the segments as AI and robotics descend into the real world applications like logistics.
We remain positive on all logistic real estate stocks as we believe the valuations remain attractive, despite macro-economic uncertainty. In case of a significant economic growth slow-down (geopolitical), we believe that Argan and Montea will be more resilient, while CTP and to a lesser extend VGP will be more at risk (pre-let% and pipeline dimensions), with WDP somewhere in the middle of the risk spectrum.
Underlyings
Argan SA

Argan SA designs, builds, develops, owns, leases, and manages logistical bases and warehouses in France. Co. is also involved in land development and management, delivering turnkey projects to its customers. Co divides its activities among two categories of clients: Shipper and Logisticians. It serves shippers, manufacturers or distributors. In addition, Co. serves logisticians, operating the logistics of shippers, including Alloga, Arvato, Daher, Dartess , FM Logistic, Geodis, Kuehne & Nagel, Movianto, Neovia logistics, and XPO Logistic. Co.'s portfolio amounts to more than 1,600,000 mA2, made up of 50 logistics platforms and 9 couriers, making a total of 59 buildings.

Montea SCA

Montea Comm VA, formerly Montea CVA, is a Belgium-based real estate investment trust specialized in logistics and semi-industrial real estate in Belgium, the Netherlands and France. The Company's property portfolio represents approximately a surface of 584,694 Square meters (m2) across 37 sites. Its group companies include, among others, Montea Management NV, Montea Comm. VA, Acer Park NV, Montea Nederland NV, Montea Almere NV, Montea Rotterdam NV, SCI Actipole Cambrai, SCI Sagittaire, SCI Saxo, SCI Sevigne, SCI Socrate and SCI 3R. In addition, the Company also partners with Decathlon.

VGP NV

VGP NV is a Belgium-based real estate development company that constructs and develops industrial real estate and ancillary offices, which are rented out to clients on long term lease contracts. The Company operates in three business segments: the Development activities segment is focused on the identification and acquisition of the land and development of the infrastructure, the design of buildings, the coordination of architectural and engineering aspects, the administration to obtain the necessary permits, the tendering and coordination of the construction works, including site management, and the facility management of the real estate portfolio; the Property Management and Leasing services segment is responsible for managing the operation of the buildings, and the Facilities Management services segment is responsible for managing the operation of the buildings and performs all actions, such as maintenance services, waste management services and maintenance greenery, among others.

Warehouses De Pauw SCA

Warehouses De Pauw and its subsidiaries are engaged in investment in the Belgian semi-industrial property market. Co. is a closed-end property investment company which specializes in: development of storage and distribution premises; customized projects in line with the user's request; acquiring premises for customers who wish to engage in sale and leaseback transactions.

Provider
KBC Securities
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Analysts
Wim Lewi

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