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

  • In the past year WPC was profitable.
  • In the past year WPC had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years WPC has always been profitable.
  • WPC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.59%, WPC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of WPC (5.74%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • WPC has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.03%) than 75.61% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WPC is in line with the industry average of 3.11%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (3.82%) for WPC is below the current ROIC(4.03%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 27.17%, WPC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.61% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WPC has declined.
  • The Operating Margin of WPC (50.80%) is better than 94.31% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WPC has grown nicely.
  • WPC has a Gross Margin of 89.35%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WPC outperforms 89.43% 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 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

  • WPC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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

  • WPC has an Altman-Z score of 0.86. This is a bad value and indicates that WPC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a decent Altman-Z score value of 0.86, WPC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WPC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.07. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external 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 0.86
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC6.63%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 0.18 indicates that WPC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • WPC's Current ratio of 0.18 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WPC is outperformed by 92.68% of its industry peers.
  • WPC has a Quick 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.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.18, WPC is not doing good in the industry: 92.68% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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

  • WPC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 0.96%.
  • WPC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -4.09% yearly.
  • The Revenue has grown by 8.43% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.26% on average over the past years.
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 10.78% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.01% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y31.64%
EPS Next 2Y15.36%
EPS Next 3Y10.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.45%
Revenue Next 2Y5.16%
Revenue Next 3Y6.01%
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 stable.
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 2B
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

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 32.05 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WPC.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WPC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.79% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • WPC is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.73, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.35, WPC is valued on the expensive side.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WPC indicates a rather cheap valuation: WPC is cheaper than 86.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.72. WPC is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 32.05
Fwd PE 24.35
WPC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWPC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WPC indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: WPC is more expensive than 63.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 16.86
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.
  • WPC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y15.36%
EPS Next 3Y10.78%

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5. WPC Dividend Analysis

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 7.30.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, WPC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.51%

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.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.95%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
WPC Yearly Dividends per shareWPC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 3Y10.78%
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 (3/20/2026, 3:24:45 PM)

67.62

-1.76 (-2.54%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)02-10
Earnings (Next)04-27
Inst Owners77.23%
Inst Owner Change3.03%
Ins Owners1%
Ins Owner Change3.39%
Market Cap14.82B
Revenue(TTM)1.72B
Net Income(TTM)466.36M
Analysts65.56
Price Target72.93 (7.85%)
Short Float %5.38%
Short Ratio8.51
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.51%
Yearly Dividend3.61
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.95%
DP169.4%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
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)2.29%
PT rev (3m)2.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)8.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)-36.78%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.28%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.42%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.71%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 32.05
Fwd PE 24.35
P/S 8.63
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 11.56
P/B 1.83
P/tB 2.08
EV/EBITDA 16.86
EPS(TTM)2.11
EY3.12%
EPS(NY)2.78
Fwd EY4.11%
FCF(TTM)-2.58
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)5.85
OCFY8.65%
SpS7.83
BVpS37.04
TBVpS32.54
PEG (NY)1.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number41.93
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 0.86
F-Score6
WACC6.63%
ROIC/WACC0.61
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 3Y10.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.43%
Revenue growth 3Y5.09%
Revenue growth 5Y7.26%
Sales Q2Q%9.45%
Revenue Next Year4.45%
Revenue Next 2Y5.16%
Revenue Next 3Y6.01%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y11.96%
EBIT growth 3Y7.6%
EBIT growth 5Y9.51%
EBIT Next Year73.46%
EBIT Next 3Y26.87%
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%

WP CAREY INC / WPC Fundamental Analysis FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WP CAREY INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to WPC.


Can you provide the valuation status for WP CAREY INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to WP CAREY INC (WPC). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of WPC stock?

WP CAREY INC (WPC) has a profitability rating of 7 / 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 32.05 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.83.


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 169.4%.