REIT Screener — Charged Alpha

What is this tool?

REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) are companies that own income-producing real estate. They're required to pay out at least 90% of taxable income as dividends, making them popular for income investors. This screener helps you filter REITs by dividend yield, valuation, sector, and performance to find ones that match your investment criteria.

Min Div Yield % ?Dividend yield = annual dividend / price. REITs with higher yields pay more income relative to their share price. 3-5% is typical; above 7% may signal risk.

Max Div Yield % ?Very high yields can indicate the market expects a dividend cut. Cap yield to filter out potentially distressed REITs.

Min Price ?Set a minimum share price to focus on larger, more established REITs.

Max Price ?Cap the price to find more affordable entry points.

Min P/E ?Price-to-Earnings ratio measures valuation. Note: for REITs, Funds From Operations (FFO) is a better measure, but P/E provides a useful starting point.

Max P/E ?Lower P/E may indicate a value opportunity. For REITs, a P/E under 15 is generally considered attractive.

Max Debt/Equity ?Measures how much debt the REIT uses. Lower is more conservative. Real estate is capital-intensive, so some debt is normal — but excessive leverage increases risk.

Min Market Cap ($) ?Larger REITs tend to be more diversified and liquid. $1B+ is mid-cap; $10B+ is large-cap for REITs.

Min 52W Perf % ?52-week price performance shows how the REIT has performed over the past year. Positive values indicate appreciation on top of dividends.

Max 52W Perf % ?Cap performance to find REITs that haven't already run up significantly and may offer better entry points.

Sectors (Ctrl+click) ?REIT sectors: Residential (apartments), Office, Retail (malls/shopping), Industrial (warehouses), Healthcare (hospitals/senior living), Data Center, Specialty, Diversified.

Reading Your Results

Dividend Yield — The annual income return. A 5% yield on a $100 share means $5/year in dividends. Compare yields across similar sectors for context.
P/E Ratio — Lower P/E can signal a value opportunity, but compare within the same sector. Data Center REITs typically trade at higher P/E than Office REITs.
Debt/Equity — REITs use debt to acquire properties. A D/E under 1.0 is conservative; above 2.0 may indicate elevated risk, especially if interest rates rise.
Payout Ratio — REITs must pay 90%+ of income as dividends. A payout ratio above 100% may mean the REIT is paying from reserves, which isn't sustainable long-term.
52W Performance — Shows capital appreciation. Combined with dividend yield, this gives total return. Click any row to see the price chart over time.