Review of Chartwell Retirement Residences
MAR 16, 2023 - CSH.UN is one of the largest trusts that manage senior residences in Canada. In this year’s challenging macro environment of rising interest rates, interest-rate-sensitive assets have dropped in price, especially real estate. Internally, CSH.UN has a clear target to improve its operational efficiency including improved residents’ satisfaction and employee engagement which would eventually drive stable occupancy rates, targeting 95% in 2025. We maintain our rating at 'B'.
Download ReportQ: Hi 5i is CSH a buy/sell/hold, I hold small position and was thinking of moving on. Would you recommend waiting for earnings in a few days?
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Q: This question concerns Healthcare in a well-diversified Canadian portfolio (~30 holdings), focused slightly toward growth. Our target is for a 5% weight in this sector.
Currently, we only hold CSH.UN at a loss. We are open to selling it outright and replacing it with 1 or more of your favourites or topping it up and adding at least 1 growth-oriented suggestion. I understand from a previous question that CSH.UN has performed in a close range with REITs, which have adequate representation in our portfolio.
What would be your top picks in Healthcare for long term holds (5+ years)? How would you rate them (1-10, 10 being best) for new money today?
How would you proceed? Would you suggest going with 1 or 2 names? Would you suggest topping up CSH.UN and adding a 2nd name, selling CSH.UN and adding 1 or 2 new names, etc?
Thanks.
Q: Hello,
In light of the recent takeovers of WPT Industrial by Blackstone and Summit Industrial by Dream Industrial /GIC, what are your thoughts on the possibility of Chartwell being acquired? A BNN guest mentioned that Blackstone recently opened a Canadian office and has apparently hired an analyst with experience in retirement residence REITS. Please rate the probability of a takeover on 1-10 basis whereby 10 is very likely. Also, how safe is the dividend? Thanks for the great service.
Regards,
Anthony