WP CAREY INC (WPC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:WPC - US92936U1097 - REIT
69.93 USD
-0.33 (-0.47%)
70 USD
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WPC gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 125 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. While WPC has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. WPC has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- WPC had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year WPC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- WPC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years WPC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- WPC has a better Return On Assets (2.03%) than 63.20% of its industry peers.
- WPC has a better Return On Equity (4.48%) than 63.20% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of WPC (3.98%) is better than 74.40% of its industry peers.
- WPC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.54%. This is in line with the industry average of 3.07%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (3.54%) for WPC is below the current ROIC(3.98%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.03% | ||
| ROE | 4.48% | ||
| ROIC | 3.98% |
ROA(3y)3.29%
ROA(5y)3.12%
ROE(3y)6.76%
ROE(5y)6.46%
ROIC(3y)3.54%
ROIC(5y)3.43%
1.3 Margins
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 21.75%, WPC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WPC has grown nicely.
- WPC has a better Operating Margin (51.49%) than 93.60% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WPC has grown nicely.
- WPC has a Gross Margin of 89.13%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WPC outperforms 91.20% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WPC has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 51.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.75% | ||
| GM | 89.13% |
OM growth 3Y1.61%
OM growth 5Y2.57%
PM growth 3Y-1.85%
PM growth 5Y3.29%
GM growth 3Y-0.67%
GM growth 5Y0.37%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), 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.
2.2 Solvency
- WPC has an Altman-Z score of 0.88. This is a bad value and indicates that WPC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.88, WPC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.06 is on the high side and indicates that WPC has dependencies on debt financing.
- WPC has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.06) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.88 |
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC6.68%
2.3 Liquidity
- WPC has a Current Ratio of 0.29. This is a bad value and indicates that WPC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.29, WPC is not doing good in the industry: 86.40% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- WPC has a Quick Ratio of 0.29. This is a bad value and indicates that WPC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.29, WPC is doing worse than 85.60% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.29 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for WPC have decreased strongly by -35.04% in the last year.
- WPC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.09% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.59% in the past year.
- WPC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.13% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-35.04%
EPS 3Y-6.66%
EPS 5Y1.09%
EPS Q2Q%25.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.59%
Revenue growth 3Y5.94%
Revenue growth 5Y5.13%
Sales Q2Q%8.54%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 42.83% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- WPC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.51% yearly.
EPS Next Y146.94%
EPS Next 2Y68.14%
EPS Next 3Y42.83%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.35%
Revenue Next 2Y6.96%
Revenue Next 3Y7.34%
Revenue Next 5Y9.51%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 42.38, which means the current valuation is very expensive for WPC.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as WPC.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.94. WPC is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.84 indicates a reasonable valuation of WPC.
- WPC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WPC is cheaper than 98.40% of the companies in the same industry.
- WPC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.94, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 42.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.84 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WPC is valued a bit more expensive than 67.20% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.3 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- WPC has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as WPC's earnings are expected to grow with 42.83% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)38.98
EPS Next 2Y68.14%
EPS Next 3Y42.83%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- WPC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.51%, which is a nice return.
- WPC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.59.
- WPC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.51% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WPC decreases each year by -3.50%.
- WPC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-3.5%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- WPC pays out 214.24% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP214.24%
EPS Next 2Y68.14%
EPS Next 3Y42.83%
69.93
-0.33 (-0.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/amc
Earnings (Next)02-06 2026-02-06/bmo
Inst Owners74.41%
Inst Owner Change0.05%
Ins Owners0.94%
Ins Owner Change-0.08%
Market Cap15.33B
Revenue(TTM)1.68B
Net Income(TTM)365.06M
Analysts65.56
Price Target69.87 (-0.09%)
Short Float %4.2%
Short Ratio7.06
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.51% |
Yearly Dividend3.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)-3.5%
DP214.24%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-38.46%
Min EPS beat(2)-74.41%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.51%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-38.01%
Min EPS beat(4)-74.41%
Max EPS beat(4)-2.51%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-11%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.11%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.11%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.68%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-1.5%
PT rev (3m)2.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)116.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)142.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)143.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.31%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.94%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 42.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.84 | ||
| P/S | 9.13 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 12.03 | ||
| P/B | 1.88 | ||
| P/tB | 2.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.3 |
EPS(TTM)1.65
EY2.36%
EPS(NY)5.91
Fwd EY8.45%
FCF(TTM)-2.24
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)5.81
OCFY8.31%
SpS7.66
BVpS37.22
TBVpS32.71
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)38.98
Graham Number37.17
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.03% | ||
| ROE | 4.48% | ||
| ROCE | 5.04% | ||
| ROIC | 3.98% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.04% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.51% | ||
| OM | 51.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.75% | ||
| GM | 89.13% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)3.29%
ROA(5y)3.12%
ROE(3y)6.76%
ROE(5y)6.46%
ROIC(3y)3.54%
ROIC(5y)3.43%
ROICexc(3y)3.65%
ROICexc(5y)3.51%
ROICexgc(3y)4.59%
ROICexgc(5y)4.53%
ROCE(3y)4.49%
ROCE(5y)4.34%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.8%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.77%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.63%
OM growth 3Y1.61%
OM growth 5Y2.57%
PM growth 3Y-1.85%
PM growth 5Y3.29%
GM growth 3Y-0.67%
GM growth 5Y0.37%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.09
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.32 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 346.51% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 105.21% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 92.75% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.88 |
F-Score6
WACC6.68%
ROIC/WACC0.6
Cap/Depr(3y)238.06%
Cap/Depr(5y)238.59%
Cap/Sales(3y)80.31%
Cap/Sales(5y)83.8%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-35.04%
EPS 3Y-6.66%
EPS 5Y1.09%
EPS Q2Q%25.49%
EPS Next Y146.94%
EPS Next 2Y68.14%
EPS Next 3Y42.83%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.59%
Revenue growth 3Y5.94%
Revenue growth 5Y5.13%
Sales Q2Q%8.54%
Revenue Next Year8.35%
Revenue Next 2Y6.96%
Revenue Next 3Y7.34%
Revenue Next 5Y9.51%
EBIT growth 1Y12.62%
EBIT growth 3Y7.64%
EBIT growth 5Y7.83%
EBIT Next Year59.92%
EBIT Next 3Y25.43%
EBIT Next 5Y21.28%
FCF growth 1Y-1220.77%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y14.39%
OCF growth 3Y25.54%
OCF growth 5Y17.68%
WP CAREY INC / WPC FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WP CAREY INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WPC.
Can you provide the valuation status for WP CAREY INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to WP CAREY INC (WPC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of WPC stock?
WP CAREY INC (WPC) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of WP CAREY INC (WPC) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WP CAREY INC (WPC) is 42.38 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.88.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for WPC stock?
The dividend rating of WP CAREY INC (WPC) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 214.24%.