The formulas
- EGI = gross potential rent x (1 - vacancy) + other income
- NOI = EGI - operating expenses
- Cap rate = NOI / price; value = NOI / target cap rate
How it works
The capitalization rate relates a property's income to its price. Net operating income is rent and other income after vacancy, less the costs of running the building. Debt service, depreciation, income tax and capital reserves are left out, so cap rate compares properties regardless of how they are financed.
A higher cap rate means more income per dollar of price and more risk priced in. Use the cap rate on stabilized income. If you pass a target cap rate, the tool shows what NOI is worth at that rate.
Illustrative figures only. Check the result against your firm's methodology before relying on it.
Common questions
Are property taxes an operating expense?
Yes. Taxes, insurance, repairs, management and utilities are operating expenses.
Are capital reserves included?
Practice varies. Some lenders deduct them; state your convention when you compare.
Why not use cash flow?
Cash flow depends on the loan. Cap rate is meant to be independent of financing.
Formulas on this page are the standard definitions.
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