Cohen & Steers Total Return Realty Fund, Inc. (RFI)

US — Financial Services Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol RFI
  • Rev/Share 0.9578
  • Book/Share 11.6304
  • PB 1.0172
  • Debt/Equity 0.0
  • CurrentRatio 0.0
  • ROIC 0.0717

 

  • MktCap 315762811.0
  • FreeCF/Share 0.0
  • PFCF 0.0
  • PE 18.8499
  • Debt/Assets 0.0
  • DivYield 0.0811
  • ROE 0.0544

 

  • Rating B-
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 2
  • P/B Score 3
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

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News

RFI: Non-Leveraged REIT CEF With An ~8% Distribution Rate
RFI
Published: June 16, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

RFI offers a non-leveraged alternative to RQI, appealing to investors seeking lower volatility and less interest rate risk in REIT-focused CEFs. RQI has outperformed long-term due to leverage in low-rate environments; further, RQI has largely been hedged against the higher borrowing costs so far. RFI pays an attractive ~8% monthly distribution, which will rely on capital gains to be funded.

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The Drivers Behind REIT Dividend Growth
BBRE, DRN, DRV, FREL, FRI, ICF, IYR, JRS, KBWY, NRO, O, PPTY, PSR, REIT, REK, RFI, RNP, RQI, RWR, SCHH, SEVN, SRS, SRVR, URE, USRT
Published: June 05, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

This post takes a closer look at the underlying mechanics that allow Realty Income and other high-quality REITs to grow their distributions over decades without compromising sustainability. While Realty Income's dividend shows the familiar stair-step pattern of monthly increases over time, what's most important is that this growth appears supported by a steadily rising AFFO base. One of the most reliable indicators of a REIT's health is its occupancy rate. This metric tells you what percentage of a REIT's total properties are currently leased and producing rental income.

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Cohen & Steers Total Return Realty Fund, Inc. (RFI) Notification of Sources of Distribution Under Section 19(a)
CNS, RFI
Published: May 22, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK , May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This press release provides shareholders of Cohen & Steers Total Return Realty Fund, Inc. (NYSE: RFI) (the "Fund") with information regarding the sources of the distribution to be paid on May 30, 2025 and cumulative distributions paid fiscal year-to-date. In December 2011, the Fund implemented a managed distribution policy in accordance with exemptive relief issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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REIT Replay: REIT Share Prices Rise With Broader Market In Week Ended May 2
BBRE, DRN, DRV, FREL, FRI, ICF, INN, IRM, IYR, JRS, KBWY, LINE, NRO, PPTY, PSR, PSTL, REIT, REK, RFI, RNP, RQI, RWR, SCHH, SEVN, SKT
Published: May 06, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

The Dow Jones Equity All REIT index closed the recent week up 3.31%, compared with a 2.92% increase for the S&P 500 and a 3.00% gain for the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The self-storage REIT index jumped 5.63% during the week, the largest increase of the group. Industrial REIT Industrial Logistics Properties Trust saw the largest share-price increase among all US REITs with at least $200 million in market capitalization, up 16.29%.

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RFI Versus RQI: Examining The Outcomes Of Leverage During Market Stress
RFI, RQI
Published: April 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Rising interest rates have significantly impacted the commercial real estate market, necessitating more scrutiny in investment decisions. RQI and RFI are similar Cohen & Steers funds, with RQI using leverage and RFI being unlevered, affecting their volatility and returns. Leverage magnifies both gains and losses, making RFI less volatile and more attractive in the current high-interest-rate environment.

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About Cohen & Steers Total Return Realty Fund, Inc. (RFI)

  • IPO Date 1994-02-11
  • Website https://www.cohenandsteers.com/funds/details/total-return-realty-fund
  • Industry Asset Management
  • CEO Mr. Adam M. Derechin C.F.A.
  • Employees None

Cohen & Steers Total Return Realty Fund, Inc. is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by Cohen & Steers, Inc. The fund is managed by Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc. It invests in the public equity markets of the United States. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating in the real estate sector, including real estate investment trusts. It invests in stocks of companies across all market capitalizations. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the FTSE NAREIT Equity REIT Index, the S&P 500 Index, and a blended index composed of 80% FTSE NAREIT Equity REIT Index and 20% BofA Merrill Lynch REIT Preferred Securities Index. Cohen & Steers Total Return Realty Fund, Inc. was formed on September 4, 1992 and is domiciled in the United States.