LEG Immobilien SE FY 2024: Key Takeaways

LEG Immobilien SE 9M 2025 Financial Overview

LEG Immobilien SE — one of Germany’s largest pure-play residential real estate companies with more than 172,000 units and a strong footprint in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) — has shown remarkable resilience and strategic discipline in the first nine months of 2025. Despite the challenges posed by elevated interest rates, persistent supply shortages, rising construction costs, and structurally tight housing markets, the company has delivered a solid performance, demonstrating cash discipline and predictable earnings quality.

In this video, Head of Investor Relations Frank Kopfinger walks investors through the operational and financial highlights that have shaped the first three quarters of 2025 and outlines how LEG is positioning itself for sustainable, long-term AFFO growth.

Strong AFFO Growth and Predictable Cash Flows

At the core of LEG’s 2025 performance is strong growth in Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO) — the company’s key steering metric. The 9M period saw LEG report an AFFO increase of approximately 10%, a significant achievement given current market conditions. This growth was underpinned by stable occupancy, continued rent growth in regulated and free-financed units, and tight cost management. With regulated units representing 17% of the portfolio, LEG benefits from predictable cash flows and embedded rent-adjustment mechanisms, including the cost rent adjustment scheduled to support earnings from 2026 onwards.

High-Quality Portfolio and Valuation Buffer

Portfolio quality remains high, with a valuation of €1,656 per sqm, significantly below replacement cost levels in German metropolitan regions. This deep valuation buffer not only supports capital preservation but also positions LEG attractively for future revaluations once interest-rate cycles ease. Importantly, the company continues to narrow the spread between contractual in-place rents and market rents, enabling multi-year organic rental growth within regulatory boundaries.

Capital Discipline and Balance Sheet Strength

Balance-sheet strength remains a strategic priority for LEG. Over the last 24 months, the company has executed a series of proactive capital-preservation measures, including asset disposals of non-core units, a scrip dividend, tight cost control, and a reduction of new development activities. These actions have collectively generated roughly €1 billion in cash and materially improved liquidity and leverage levels. LEG’s commitment to 100% AFFO-based dividends, supplemented by proceeds from disposals, ensures a transparent and sustainable framework for shareholder returns, instilling confidence in our investors.

Favorable Market Fundamentals

The underlying housing fundamentals in Germany continue to strengthen LEG’s long-term outlook: structurally low construction rates, a persistent supply-demand gap, demographic tailwinds, rising household numbers, and an undersupplied affordable housing segment. LEG’s exclusive focus on affordable living, combined with deep regional expertise and efficient operations, ensures a resilient demand profile across cycles.

▶️ Other videos: 

Elevator Pitch: https://seat11a.com/investor-relations-elevator-pitch/ 

Company Presentation: https://seat11a.com/investor-relations-company-presentation/ 

Deep Dive Presentation: https://seat11a.com/investor-relations-deep-dive/ 

Financial Results Presentation: https://seat11a.com/investor-relations-financial-results/ 

ESG Presentation: https://seat11a.com/investor-relations-esg/ 

T&C 

This publication is intended solely for informational purposes and does not constitute investment advice. By using this website, you agree to our terms and conditions as outlined on www.seat11a.com/legal and www.seat11a.com/imprint.