Warteck Invest AG
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ISIN CH0002619481 / Valor 261948
Warteck Invest AG
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Warteck Invest AG is a prominent real estate company in Switzerland, with its roots tracing back to the former Warteck brewery established in Basel in 1856. Since 1988, the company has focused exclusively on real estate, separating from its beer business, and is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. Warteck Invest boasts a diversified portfolio of 68 properties or development areas across 11 cantons, valued at approximately CHF 1.025 billion as of December 31, 2023. The portfolio, which is continuously maintained and renewed, consists of 50% residential properties and 36% commercial properties, with the remainder being mixed-use properties and development projects. The company aims to generate attractive returns for its shareholders by securing and enhancing the value of its assets, focusing on regions with strong growth potential. Warteck Invest is known for its solid financing with an equity ratio of around 40%, allowing for substantial portfolio expansion. It invests in properties that yield stable rental income and also engages in development projects to create additional growth potential. The company has a history of paying stable dividends, with a payout yield ranging between 3% to 3.5% in recent years, and emphasizes close relationships with its tenants through direct contact and timely renewal work, resulting in long-term leases and low vacancy rates.
Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: FinanceLatest Results (18.09.2025):
Warteck Invest AG has reported a robust financial performance for the first half of 2025, demonstrating significant growth in group profit compared to the previous year. The company's strategic portfolio management and strong market position have contributed to increased market value and stable dividend payouts.
Significant Profit Growth
The group profit for the first half of 2025 surged to CHF 19.8 million, marking a 146.7% increase compared to CHF 8.0 million in the same period last year. Excluding revaluation effects, the profit stands at CHF 12.8 million, reflecting a 14.4% growth.
Enhanced Market Value
The market value of Warteck Invest AG's real estate portfolio rose by 2.4%, reaching CHF 1,050.8 million as of June 30, 2025. This increase underscores the company's effective property management and favorable market conditions.
Stable Dividend Payout
The company maintained its dividend distribution at CHF 70 per share, ensuring consistent returns for shareholders despite the expanding portfolio and market fluctuations.
Improved Occupancy and Reduced Vacancy Rates
Warteck Invest AG achieved an occupancy rate of 97.6%, a slight improvement from 97.5% in the previous year. Concurrently, the vacancy rate decreased to 2.4%, down from 2.5%, indicating effective property utilization.
Strong Performance Metrics
The company's performance metric increased by 43.8%, showcasing significant operational efficiency. Additionally, the net return on properties remained stable at 3.7%, reflecting steady income generation from the real estate assets.
Strategic Project Developments
With 17 projects in the pipeline, including four land developments, Warteck Invest AG continues to focus on controlled growth and sustainable development. The approval of the "Tiglio" project in Buchs AG highlights the company's ongoing commitment to expanding its portfolio.
Stable Financing and Reduced Ertragsausfallquote
The foreign financing rate remained stable at 52.6%, while the ertragsausfallquote (loss of earnings ratio) improved to 2.4% from 2.5%, reflecting better credit management and reduced financial risks.
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