Star Asia Investment Corporation Overview
Pro stress-test →Star Asia Investment Corporation is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that mainly invests in real estate properties such as business offices, logistics facilities, residential buildings, and hotels. The company manages funds on behalf of global investors including university endowments, foundations and pension funds, who seek long-term investment returns, by investing in real estate assets in Asia with a specific focus in Japan.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →Listed on the Real Estate Investment Trust Securities Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange on April 20, 2016, SAR has Star Asia Group, which has accumulated a track record by providing institutional investors mainly in the U.S. with investment opportunities in real estate-related assets mostly in Japan, as its sponsor. The Asset Manager comprises a management team with extensive experience in real estate finance and investment professionals from Star Asia Group with significant expertise and abundant experience in real estate investment as well as deep relationships in the local market.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Star Asia operates in the Japanese diversified REIT market alongside other equity REITs focused on commercial and residential real estate. The company currently trades at a premium P/E ratio of 34.4x versus peer average of 22x and industry average of 20.6x, suggesting strong market sentiment but elevated valuation risk relative to comparable REIT competitors.
Industry Context
Star Asia Investment Corporation operates in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) - Diversified/Mixed Asset.
Key facts
Founded: 2015 · Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan · Revenue: N/A · Market cap: ¥167.1 billion