Free Commercial Cap Rate Calculator

Calculate the capitalization rate for commercial properties including office, retail, industrial, and multifamily, and determine implied property value at different cap rates.

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Current Cap Rate

8.00%

Implied Value at Target Cap$1,714,286
Value Difference$214,286
Price Per $1 of NOI12.50
NOI Needed for Target Cap at Current Price$105,000

Current Cap Rate vs Target Cap Rate for Comparison

Commercial Cap Rate Analysis

The cap rate is the primary valuation metric for commercial real estate. It represents the unlevered yield an investor receives based on the property's income production.

Formula

Cap Rate = Net Operating Income / Property Value x 100

Implied Value = NOI / Cap Rate

Cap Rate Ranges by Property Type

  • Class A Office: 5-7%
  • Retail (NNN): 5-7%
  • Industrial/Warehouse: 5-8%
  • Multifamily (Class A): 4-6%
  • Multifamily (Class C): 6-9%
  • Self-Storage: 5-8%
  • Cap Rate Compression

    When cap rates compress (decrease), property values increase for the same NOI. This happened broadly from 2010-2022 due to low interest rates. Rising interest rates generally cause cap rates to expand.

    Example Calculation

    A commercial property with $120,000 NOI listed at $1,500,000, compared against a 7% target cap rate.

    1. 01Current cap rate: $120,000 / $1,500,000 = 8.00%
    2. 02Implied value at 7% cap: $120,000 / 0.07 = $1,714,286
    3. 03Value difference: $1,714,286 - $1,500,000 = $214,286
    4. 04Price per $1 of NOI: $1,500,000 / $120,000 = $12.50
    5. 05NOI needed for 7% cap at current price: $1,500,000 x 7% = $105,000

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