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Cap Rate

Net operating income divided by property value, expressed as a percentage, the unleveraged annual return of a building.

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Related terms

AppraisalEffective Gross IncomeNet Operating Income (NOI)Price per Square FootValuation

Last reviewed October 20, 2026

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