Stock Analysis
W.P. Carey Inc. (REIT)WPC
P/E 22.80×· 5Y range 14.47–45.21×· 33th percentile of history
Sector: Real Estate · Industry: Real Estate Investment Trusts
AnalystsBuy18 analystsP/E 22.8× sits at the 33rd percentile of its 5.0513347022587265-year history.
Cash covers 2% of debt · Q2 2026.
PMP Verdict
Weak fundamentals
Strengths
- Profitability60
Risks
- Financial Health18
- Growth23
Weak fundamentals — valuation is the only support.
What's happening with WPC
Profile
financial health and growth lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation62/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (33th pct)20/25
- FCF yield (8.2%)25/25
- P/S (8.3x)12/25
- EV/EBIT (35.3x)5/25
- Growth23/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (6.6%)12/25
- Net income CAGR (3.3%)6/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (-1.5%)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (1.1%)5/25
- Profitability60/100 · Moderate
- ROIC (3.0%)5/25
- ROE (7.5%)5/25
- Net margin (36.3%)25/25
- Operating margin (37.2%)25/25
- Financial Health18/100 · Weak
- Altman Z (0.11)3/25
- Current ratio (0.20)0/25
- Interest coverage (2.4x)10/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 47%)5/25
- Quality52/100 · Moderate
- Piotroski F (5/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-2.67)25/25
- FCF conversion (n/a)0/25
- Margin stability (σ 11.2%)12/25
- Moat50/100 · Moderate
- ROIC >12% years (0/10 yrs)0/25
- Median gross margin (70.5%)25/25
- FCF-positive years (n/a)0/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 24.8%)25/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Altman Z 0.1 — distress-zone balance sheet
- ⚠Interest coverage 2.4× — thin debt cushion
About W.P. Carey Inc. (REIT)
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P. Carey Inc is a real estate investment trust principally involved in the ownership of properties located in the U.S., Western Europe, and Northern Europe. W.P. Carey organizes its operations into Real Estate and Investment Management segments. The vast majority of the company's income is derived from its Real Estate division in the form of lease revenue from long-term agreements with companies. W.P. Carey's real estate portfolio is comprised of single-tenant office, industrial, warehouse, and retail facilities located around the world. majority of the company's revenue comes from properties in the USA. Its Investment Management unit generates revenue from providing real estate advisory and portfolio management services to other REITs.
Headquarters: NEW YORK, NY · Employees: 199 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
62BP/E (TTM)22.8xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 14.5x–45.2x · 33rd pct
P/FCF71.1xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield8.2%A
Grade A: ValueLatest stored TTM FCF / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 8.2%–8.5% · lowest in history
P/S (TTM)8.27xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 6.5x–12.4x · 29th pct
EV/EBIT35.3xD
Grade D: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 23.9x–62.5x · 38th pct
EV/Sales13.2xD
Grade D: Very expensiveEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E22.5xB
Grade B: FairPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio1.71xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio1.51B
Grade B: FairFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield5.44%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio124.8%D
Grade D: UnsustainableDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
60BROIC3.0%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE7.5%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA3.6%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin36.3%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin37.2%A
Grade A: HighTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin41.8%C
Grade C: AverageGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin—
FCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin—
TTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
23ERevenue CAGR6.6%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR3.3%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)-1.5%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth1.1%B
Grade B: LowAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)+27.3%D
Grade D: DilutiveShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income6.3%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue2.3%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
18EAltman Z-Score0.11D
Grade D: DistressBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio0.20xD
Grade D: LowCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.20xD
Grade D: Low(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage2.4xD
Grade D: RiskyEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment—
Years to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT13.0xD
Grade D: HighLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity1.02xC
Grade C: MedDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.02xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
52CPiotroski F-Score5/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.67A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion—
FCF / Net Income
Margin Stability11.2%C
Grade C: AverageEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue—
TTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.10xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GASS RHONDA Filed | GASS RHONDA | Grant / award | +469 | |
Talma Stheeman Mechthild Elisabeth Filed | Talma Stheeman Mechthild Elisabeth | Tax withholding | -834 | |
Talma Stheeman Mechthild Elisabeth Filed | Talma Stheeman Mechthild Elisabeth | Grant / award | +2.8K | |
Beier Constantin H. Filed | Beier Constantin H. | Tax withholding | -834 | |
Beier Constantin H. Filed | Beier Constantin H. | Grant / award | +2.8K |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GASS RHONDA Filed | GASS RHONDA | Grant / award | +423 | |
GASS RHONDA Filed | GASS RHONDA | Grant / award | +2.8K | |
FLANAGAN ROBERT J Filed | FLANAGAN ROBERT J | Grant / award | +2.8K |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
50CROIC >12% Years0/10 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)70.5%A
Grade A: DurableMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years—
Share of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor24.8%A
Grade A: DurableWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$2.86
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$0.72
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$38.07
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$8.85B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$163.54M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$8.69B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$8.69B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability—
Total Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$14.82B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.80B
Grade B: MarketPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: W.P. Carey Inc. (REIT) (WPC)
WPC is up 1.07% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for W.P. Carey Inc. (REIT). Altman Z-Score of 0.11 is below the 1.81 distress threshold — an elevated financial-risk flag.
- Beneish M-Score of -2.67 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- The stock currently yields 5.4% in dividends.
See how WPC ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all WPC moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6 | Pre-market | 66.00 | +3.24% | 4.21 |
| Sep 30 | After-hours | 64.63 | -2.05% | -2.33 |
| Sep 22 | Regular | 67.18 | +1.48% | 2.61 |
| Sep 22 | After-hours | 66.89 | +1.04% | 2.01 |
Frequently Asked Questions about WPC
What is the current W.P. Carey Inc. (REIT) (WPC) stock price?
WPC is trading at $65.14 at the last market close, up 1.07% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks WPC pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is WPC stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates W.P. Carey Inc. (REIT)'s financial health at 18/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is WPC stock overvalued?
W.P. Carey Inc. (REIT) trades at a trailing P/E of 22.8 and our valuation score rates it 62/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does W.P. Carey Inc. (REIT) report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for WPC. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does W.P. Carey Inc. (REIT) operate in?
W.P. Carey Inc. (REIT) operates in the Real Estate sector, within the Real Estate Investment Trusts industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does W.P. Carey Inc. (REIT) do?
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About W.P. Carey Inc. (REIT) (WPC) Stock
W.P. Carey Inc. (REIT) (WPC) is a US-listed stock operating in the Real Estate sector, specifically the Real Estate Investment Trusts industry. As of the latest update, W.P. Carey Inc. (REIT) is trading at $65.14, up 1.07% on the day with a market capitalization of $14.8 billion. The financial health score for WPC is 18/100, which indicates poor financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for WPC stock.
WPC Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track W.P. Carey Inc. (REIT) (WPC) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time WPC stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for WPC with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for W.P. Carey Inc. (REIT) across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 18/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for WPC.
- Sector peers: Compare WPC against 5 other real estate stocks on key financial metrics.
Is WPC a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate W.P. Carey Inc. (REIT) (WPC) as an investment. The financial health score of 18/100 suggests poor financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.W.P. Carey Inc. (REIT) (WPC) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.