WP CAREY INC (WPC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:WPC • US92936U1097

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This WPC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. WPC Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • WPC had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year WPC had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years WPC has always been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years WPC had a positive operating cash flow.
WPC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWPC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • WPC has a Return On Assets of 2.59%. This is in the better half of the industry: WPC outperforms 69.67% of its industry peers.
  • WPC has a better Return On Equity (5.74%) than 69.67% of its industry peers.
  • WPC has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.03%) than 75.41% of its industry peers.
  • WPC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.82%. This is in line with the industry average of 3.12%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (4.03%) for WPC is above the 3 year average (3.82%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.59%
ROE 5.74%
ROIC 4.03%
ROA(3y)3.05%
ROA(5y)3.02%
ROE(3y)6.45%
ROE(5y)6.28%
ROIC(3y)3.82%
ROIC(5y)3.6%
WPC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWPC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

  • WPC has a better Profit Margin (27.17%) than 78.69% of its industry peers.
  • WPC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • WPC's Operating Margin of 50.80% is amongst the best of the industry. WPC outperforms 94.26% of its industry peers.
  • WPC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • WPC has a Gross Margin of 89.35%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WPC outperforms 89.34% of its industry peers.
  • WPC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 50.8%
PM (TTM) 27.17%
GM 89.35%
OM growth 3Y2.39%
OM growth 5Y2.1%
PM growth 3Y-12.46%
PM growth 5Y-6.32%
GM growth 3Y-0.09%
GM growth 5Y-0.15%
WPC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWPC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

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2. WPC Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WPC is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for WPC remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for WPC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for WPC is higher compared to a year ago.
WPC Yearly Shares OutstandingWPC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M
WPC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWPC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.90, we must say that WPC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • WPC's Altman-Z score of 0.90 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WPC outperforms 69.67% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.07 is on the high side and indicates that WPC has dependencies on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of WPC (1.07) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.07
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.9
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC6.73%
WPC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWPC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

  • WPC has a Current Ratio of 0.18. This is a bad value and indicates that WPC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • WPC has a Current ratio of 0.18. This is amonst the worse of the industry: WPC underperforms 92.62% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.18 indicates that WPC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • WPC has a Quick ratio of 0.18. This is amonst the worse of the industry: WPC underperforms 92.62% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.18
Quick Ratio 0.18
WPC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWPC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. WPC Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.96% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -4.09% on average over the past years.
  • Looking at the last year, WPC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.43% in the last year.
  • WPC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.26% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.96%
EPS 3Y-10.97%
EPS 5Y-4.09%
EPS Q2Q%219.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.43%
Revenue growth 3Y5.09%
Revenue growth 5Y7.26%
Sales Q2Q%9.45%

3.2 Future

  • WPC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.94% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, WPC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.58% on average per year.
EPS Next Y31.64%
EPS Next 2Y15.36%
EPS Next 3Y11.94%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.38%
Revenue Next 2Y6.27%
Revenue Next 3Y4.58%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
WPC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWPC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B
WPC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWPC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1 2 3

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4. WPC Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • WPC is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 34.54.
  • 62.30% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WPC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WPC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.79), we can say WPC is valued slightly more expensively.
  • WPC is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.24.
  • WPC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WPC is cheaper than 84.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WPC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 38.88.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 34.54
Fwd PE 26.24
WPC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWPC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WPC is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 67.21% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 17.41
WPC Per share dataWPC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of WPC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.09
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y15.36%
EPS Next 3Y11.94%

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5. WPC Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.20%, WPC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.46, WPC has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • WPC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.2%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of WPC decreases each year by -2.95%.
  • WPC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • WPC has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.95%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
WPC Yearly Dividends per shareWPC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

  • 169.40% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WPC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP169.4%
EPS Next 2Y15.36%
EPS Next 3Y11.94%
WPC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWPC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M
WPC Dividend Payout.WPC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WPC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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WPC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

WP CAREY INC

NYSE:WPC (4/22/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 73.4 +0.53 (+0.73%)

72.87

-0.93 (-1.26%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)02-10
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners77.24%
Inst Owner Change0.07%
Ins Owners1%
Ins Owner Change3.41%
Market Cap15.98B
Revenue(TTM)1.72B
Net Income(TTM)466.36M
Analysts65.56
Price Target74.46 (2.18%)
Short Float %4.14%
Short Ratio6.45
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.2%
Yearly Dividend3.61
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.95%
DP169.4%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-31
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-28.22%
Min EPS beat(2)-53.93%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.51%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-35.67%
Min EPS beat(4)-74.41%
Max EPS beat(4)-2.51%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-20.66%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-12.29%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.63%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.99%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.87%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.11%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.59%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.61%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)2.1%
PT rev (3m)6.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-52.99%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.33%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.85%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.34%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 34.54
Fwd PE 26.24
P/S 9.31
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 12.46
P/B 1.97
P/tB 2.24
EV/EBITDA 17.41
EPS(TTM)2.11
EY2.9%
EPS(NY)2.78
Fwd EY3.81%
FCF(TTM)-2.58
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)5.85
OCFY8.02%
SpS7.83
BVpS37.02
TBVpS32.52
PEG (NY)1.09
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number41.9232 (-42.47%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.59%
ROE 5.74%
ROCE 5.1%
ROIC 4.03%
ROICexc 4.06%
ROICexgc 4.54%
OM 50.8%
PM (TTM) 27.17%
GM 89.35%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)3.05%
ROA(5y)3.02%
ROE(3y)6.45%
ROE(5y)6.28%
ROIC(3y)3.82%
ROIC(5y)3.6%
ROICexc(3y)3.93%
ROICexc(5y)3.68%
ROICexgc(3y)4.7%
ROICexgc(5y)4.56%
ROCE(3y)4.83%
ROCE(5y)4.56%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.46%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.85%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.87%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.88%
OM growth 3Y2.39%
OM growth 5Y2.1%
PM growth 3Y-12.46%
PM growth 5Y-6.32%
GM growth 3Y-0.09%
GM growth 5Y-0.15%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.1
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.07
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 6.19
Cap/Depr 343.82%
Cap/Sales 107.69%
Interest Coverage 3.26
Cash Conversion 90.96%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.18
Quick Ratio 0.18
Altman-Z 0.9
F-Score6
WACC6.73%
ROIC/WACC0.6
Cap/Depr(3y)272.49%
Cap/Depr(5y)269.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)88.03%
Cap/Sales(5y)91.06%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.96%
EPS 3Y-10.97%
EPS 5Y-4.09%
EPS Q2Q%219.05%
EPS Next Y31.64%
EPS Next 2Y15.36%
EPS Next 3Y11.94%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.43%
Revenue growth 3Y5.09%
Revenue growth 5Y7.26%
Sales Q2Q%9.45%
Revenue Next Year6.38%
Revenue Next 2Y6.27%
Revenue Next 3Y4.58%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y11.96%
EBIT growth 3Y7.6%
EBIT growth 5Y9.51%
EBIT Next Year73.91%
EBIT Next 3Y26.64%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-199.52%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-30.05%
OCF growth 3Y8.51%
OCF growth 5Y9.85%

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WP CAREY INC (WPC) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the financial health of WP CAREY INC (WPC) stock?

The financial health rating of WP CAREY INC (WPC) is 1 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for WP CAREY INC (WPC) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WP CAREY INC (WPC) is expected to grow by 31.64% in the next year.