25.11.2025 Investor Tips

7 Key Metrics for Industrial Property Evaluation

TL;DR

  • Learn which metrics to analyze before investment.
  • The market context is summarized with actionable business insights.
  • Key risks and constraints are outlined in a concise, verifiable format.
  • Next step: compare local data points against your investment context.
Location
Europe
Period
2025
Source
Eurostat / NSI
Last review
25.11.2025

Introduction

We present 7 key metrics for investors.

1. Cap Rate

Formula: Cap Rate = NOI / Price × 100%

Typical Cap Rate: 7-10%

2. NOI

Formula: NOI = Income - Expenses

3. DSCR

Formula: DSCR = NOI / Annual Payments

Minimum 1.25

4. Price per sqm

Sofia: 300-600 EUR/sqm

5. Occupancy

Minimum 85%

6. Rental Yield

Minimum 6-8%

7. Break-Even

BEO below 70%

Sources

Last review: 25.11.2025 09:51

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Propelia Editorial Team

Senior Real Estate Market Analyst

Team focused on market data, industrial assets, and investment trends.