THE NET LEASE AUTO PARTS REPORT AUTO PARTS STORE PROPERTIES MEDIAN ASKING CAP RATES
MARKET OVERVIEW
Q4 2017 (Previous)
Q4 2018 (Current)
Basis Point Change
Advance Auto Parts
6.75%
6.75%
0
AutoZone
5.62%
5.47%
-15
O'Reilly Auto Parts
5.94%
5.80%
-14
Tenant
AUTO PARTS STORE PROPERTIES MEDIAN ASKING PRICE Median Asking Price
Median Price Per Foot
Advance Auto Parts
$1,351,250
$199
AutoZone
$1,795,632
$263
O'Reilly Auto Parts
$1,879,000
$255
Tenant
PERCENTAGE OF AUTO PARTS STORES ON THE MARKET BY TENANT Percentage of Market
Tenant Advance Auto Parts
56.3%
AutoZone
24.1%
O’Reilly Auto Parts
19.6%
Q4 2017 (Previous)
Q4 2018 (Current)
Auto Parts
6.19%
6.26%
Market
6.07%
6.25%
+12
+1
Spread (bps)
Cap rates for the single tenant net leased auto parts store sector increased by 7 basis points from the fourth quarter of 2017 to the fourth quarter of 2018 to 6.26%. The auto parts sector, for the purpose of this report, is defined as Advance Auto Parts, AutoZone and O’Reilly Auto Parts as they account for the highest percentage of single tenant transactions of properties occupied by auto parts retailers. Despite the increase in cap rates, the median lease term remaining for the net leased auto parts sector increased by an additional year. The increase in cap rates can be primarily attributed to the high concentration of Advance Auto Parts properties on the market. The median asking cap rate for Advance Auto Parts is significantly higher than its peers; O’Reilly Auto Parts and AutoZone. The majority of the sector is comprised of Advance Auto Parts properties which experienced no change in their cap rates when compared to one year ago (6.75%). Conversely, cap rates for AutoZone and O’Reilly Auto Parts properties compressed by 15 and 14 basis points to 5.47% and 5.80% respectively. Transaction volume for the net leased auto parts store sector declined by approximately 13% in 2018 when compared to 2017. The decline in transaction volume can be attributed to investor concern that Amazon could impact brick and mortar auto part locations. Inversely, the overall net lease market saw transaction volume increase by approximately 4%. As the current auto fleet in the United States continues to age, demand for auto parts from consumers, garages and service stations should continue to grow. The 2018 Lang Aftermarket iReport, confirms that the average age of vehicles on the road increased to 12 years.
AUTO PARTS STORES PROPERTIES VS. RETAIL NET LEASE MARKET Tenant
2018
Q4
The low absolute price point of properties within the net lease auto parts store sector make these investments attractive to investors. Outside of dollar stores, there is a limited supply of net leased properties available under $2 million leased to investment grade rated tenants. Furthermore, auto parts stores are typically located in primary and secondary markets and their typical store footprint makes them easier to re-tenant. Transaction volume in the auto parts sector should remain similar to 2018 as investors continue to seek properties with investment grade tenants at lower price points. Auto parts store properties with shorter lease terms located in areas with strong real estate fundamentals also remain in high demand among buyers seeking higher yields.
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