Company Overview
W. P. Carey Inc. ranks among the largest net lease REITs with a well-diversified portfolio of high-quality, operationally critical commercial real estate. It includes 1,748 net lease properties covering approximately 188 million square feet as of June 30, 2026. With offices in New York, London, Amsterdam and Dallas, the company remains focused on investing primarily in single-tenant, industrial, warehouse and retail properties located in the U.S. and Europe, under long-term net leases with built-in rent escalations. W. P. Carey Inc. was incorporated in 1973 in Maryland, USA.
Why Investors Should Care
Trades at a P/E of 25.2, below the sector median of 27.6.
Maintains a net profit margin of 35.8%.
Offers a dividend yield of 5.11%.
Generates positive free cash flow, funding growth and shareholder returns internally.
Recent Developments
- Dec 2025 Revenue of $1.72B (+8.4% YoY); net profit $466.36M.
- Trailing 12 Months Year-on-year growth — revenue +18.4%, earnings +256.5%.
- 5-Year Trend Long-term compounding — revenue CAGR 5.1%, profit CAGR -8.0%.
Growth & Price Performance
Compounded Sales Growth
| 5 Years: | 5.09% |
| 1 Year: | 18.40% |
Compounded Profit Growth
| 5 Years: | -8.01% |
| 1 Year: | 256.50% |
Stock Price Performance
| 1 Year: | +19.59% |
| 6 Months: | +9.28% |
| 3 Months: | +2.23% |
| 1 Month: | +3.94% |
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- RSI (14)48.59 · Neutral
P/E of 25.21 is below the sector median of 27.59 — relatively cheaper than peers.
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PROS
- Excellent profit margin of 35.8%.
- Attractive dividend yield of 5.11%.
- Generates positive free cash flow.
- In a confirmed uptrend (50-DMA above 200-DMA).
CONS
- Earnings shrank at -8.0% CAGR over 5 years.
* The pros and cons are auto-generated from financial metrics.
Valuation
Growth (CAGR)
Profitability & Returns
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Ownership
Financial Snapshot
Peer comparison
Peer companies in the same sector (Real Estate).
| # | Name | CMP $ | P/E | Mkt Cap | Div Yld % | ROCE % | ROE % | Rev CAGR 5Y % | Profit CAGR 5Y % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WPC W. P. Carey Inc. | 73.60 | 25.21 | $16.77B | 5.11% | 4.65% | 7.78% | 5.09% | -8.01% |
| 2 | WELL Welltower Inc. SPX | 234.44 | 112.71 | $165.49B | 1.25% | 0.26% | 3.67% | 22.69% | 87.90% |
| 3 | PLD Prologis, Inc. SPX | 144.61 | 36.33 | $134.83B | 3.00% | - | 6.84% | 14.83% | 36.55% |
| 4 | EQIX Equinix, Inc. SPX | 1,019.28 | 70.44 | $100.53B | 1.87% | 5.10% | 10.06% | 16.33% | 16.02% |
| 5 | AMT American Tower Corporation SPX | 173.36 | 27.96 | $80.77B | 4.12% | 7.82% | 29.95% | 3.34% | 12.73% |
| 6 | SPG Simon Property Group, Inc. SPX | 229.37 | 15.95 | $74.38B | 3.98% | - | 113.59% | 3.14% | 14.02% |
| 7 | DLR Digital Realty Trust, Inc. SPX | 188.52 | 50.01 | $69.75B | 2.82% | - | 5.69% | 15.18% | 18.41% |
| 8 | AVB AvalonBay Communities, Inc. SPX | 185.61 | 23.00 | $69.59B | 3.66% | 4.45% | 9.72% | 8.77% | 6.54% |
| 9 | O Realty Income Corporation SPX | 63.87 | 52.35 | $59.56B | 5.10% | - | 2.83% | 24.73% | 13.04% |
Financial Statements Quarterly Results · Profit & Loss · Balance Sheet · Cash Flows · Ratios
Quarterly Results
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | 430.78M | 431.30M | 444.55M | 454.51M | 461.06M |
| Cost of Revenue | - | 48.06M | 44.25M | 45.09M | 42.94M | 43.28M |
| Gross Profit | - | 382.71M | 387.06M | 399.45M | 411.57M | 417.78M |
| Operating Expenses | - | 165.56M | 165.16M | 152.92M | 170.32M | 180.57M |
| Operating Income | - | 217.16M | 221.89M | 246.53M | 241.25M | 237.21M |
| EBITDA | - | 266.19M | 358.31M | 374.02M | 405.77M | 412.96M |
| Interest Expense | - | 71.80M | 75.23M | 75.43M | 78.46M | 78.98M |
| Pretax Income | - | 64.40M | 149.72M | 153.25M | 191.13M | 198.75M |
| Tax Provision | - | 13.09M | 8.49M | -1.31M | 14.63M | 13.09M |
| Net Income | - | 51.22M | 141.00M | 148.32M | 176.30M | 185.39M |
| Diluted EPS | - | 0.23 | 0.64 | 0.67 | 0.80 | 0.82 |
Profit & Loss (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | 1.48B | 1.74B | 1.58B | 1.72B |
| Cost of Revenue | - | 151.43M | 221.53M | 176.52M | 182.75M |
| Gross Profit | - | 1.33B | 1.52B | 1.41B | 1.53B |
| Operating Expenses | - | 627.71M | 705.11M | 627.59M | 661.69M |
| Operating Income | - | 699.94M | 814.72M | 778.91M | 872.05M |
| EBITDA | - | 1.41B | 1.67B | 1.30B | 1.34B |
| Interest Expense | - | 219.16M | 291.85M | 277.37M | 291.26M |
| Pretax Income | - | 626.21M | 752.32M | 492.34M | 504.82M |
| Tax Provision | - | 27.72M | 44.05M | 31.71M | 31.91M |
| Net Income | - | 599.14M | 708.33M | 460.84M | 466.36M |
| Diluted EPS | - | 2.99 | 3.28 | 2.09 | 2.11 |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | - | 18.10B | 17.98B | 17.54B | 17.99B |
| Current Assets | - | 225.94M | 670.98M | 640.37M | 158.66M |
| Cash & Equivalents | - | 168.00M | 633.86M | 640.37M | 155.33M |
| Inventory | - | - | - | - | - |
| Receivables | 336.00K | 329.00K | - | - | - |
| Total Liabilities | - | 9.09B | 9.27B | 9.10B | 9.86B |
| Current Liabilities | - | 852.10M | 808.08M | 794.61M | 877.52M |
| Long Term Debt | - | 7.88B | 8.14B | 8.04B | 8.72B |
| Total Debt | - | 7.88B | 8.14B | 8.04B | 8.72B |
| Total Equity | - | 8.99B | 8.70B | 8.43B | 8.12B |
| Shares Outstanding | - | 210.62M | 218.67M | 218.85M | 219.15M |
Cash Flows (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | - | 1.00B | 1.07B | 1.83B | 1.28B |
| Investing Cash Flow | - | -1.05B | -905.88M | -1.13B | -960.14M |
| Financing Cash Flow | - | 57.89M | 292.56M | -688.47M | -761.71M |
| Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - |
| Free Cash Flow | - | 1.00B | 1.07B | 1.83B | 1.28B |
| Net Change in Cash | - | 8.91M | 460.11M | 10.75M | -439.53M |
Ratios (Annual)
Figures in %.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin % | - | 89.8% | 87.3% | 88.8% | 89.4% |
| Operating Margin % | - | 47.3% | 46.8% | 49.2% | 50.8% |
| Net Margin % | - | 40.5% | 40.7% | 29.1% | 27.2% |
| ROE % | - | 6.7% | 8.1% | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| ROCE % | - | 4.1% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.1% |
Shareholding Pattern
Top Institutional Holders
| # | Holder | % Held | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackrock Inc. | 13.22% | 30.11M | $2.22B |
| 2 | Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 8.41% | 19.15M | $1.41B |
| 3 | State Street Corporation | 5.42% | 12.34M | $908.12M |
| 4 | Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 4.39% | 9.99M | $735.50M |
| 5 | Geode Capital Management, LLC | 2.16% | 4.91M | $361.66M |
| 6 | Invesco Ltd. | 1.97% | 4.49M | $330.60M |
| 7 | Massachusetts Financial Services Co. | 1.84% | 4.19M | $308.45M |
| 8 | Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | 1.47% | 3.35M | $246.42M |
| 9 | JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | 1.47% | 3.36M | $247.21M |
| 10 | Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 1.34% | 3.05M | $224.20M |
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WPC — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current share price of W. P. Carey Inc. (WPC)?
As of 2026-08-02 19:16 PDT, W. P. Carey Inc. (WPC) trades at $73.60 on NYSE. Its 52-week range is $61.24 to $76.69.
What is the market capitalisation of WPC?
W. P. Carey Inc. (WPC) has a market capitalisation of $16.77B on NYSE.
What is the P/E ratio of WPC?
WPC trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 25.21. The industry average P/E is 27.59. Its price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 1.93.
Does WPC pay a dividend?
W. P. Carey Inc. (WPC) currently offers a dividend yield of 5.11%.
What is the return on equity (ROE) of WPC?
WPC has a return on equity (ROE) of 7.78%. Its return on capital employed (ROCE) is 4.65%.
Is WPC a good stock to buy?
This page provides a data-driven analysis of W. P. Carey Inc. (WPC), including valuation ratios, profitability, growth trends, auto-generated pros and cons, peer comparison and AI exposure. Review these fundamentals alongside your own research and risk tolerance. This is informational content, not investment advice.