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W. P. Carey Inc. (WPC) Financial Ratios

Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 31.5x · EV/EBITDA 18.5x · ROE 5.6%. (1997–2025 historical series)

Income StatementBalance SheetCash FlowRatios
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WPC Valuation Multiples

Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow

MetricTTMFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021FY 2020FY 2019FY 2018FY 2017FY 2016
Market Cap$15.1B$14.2B$12.0B$14.0B$15.3B$14.7B$12.1B$13.4B$7.5B$7.3B$6.2B
Enterprise Value$23.7B$22.8B$19.6B$21.6B$23.0B$21.5B$18.7B$19.4B$13.7B$11.4B$10.5B
P/E Ratio →31.5130.5026.0719.7625.5935.8626.5844.0218.2826.3523.23
P/S Ratio8.828.297.628.0510.4111.6510.3211.078.158.476.82
P/B Ratio1.811.751.421.611.701.941.761.931.102.141.81
P/FCF13.8813.047.0814.6917.0618.1020.3320.7618.7516.6712.17
P/OCF11.8111.106.5513.0315.2815.8815.0716.5314.7914.0011.33

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WPC EV Ratios

Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value

MetricTTMFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021FY 2020FY 2019FY 2018FY 2017FY 2016
EV / Revenue—13.2812.4112.4615.6417.0115.9615.9814.8313.2411.53
EV / EBITDA18.4717.7510.6910.4312.5713.0512.1912.2812.1411.1910.18
EV / EBIT31.0828.6424.5425.9331.5935.0134.9134.5929.0125.9123.59
EV / FCF—20.8911.5222.7325.6326.4331.4429.9634.1026.0620.59

WPC Profitability

Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency

Margins

Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page

MetricTTMFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021FY 2020FY 2019FY 2018FY 2017FY 2016
Gross Margin28.6%28.6%92.4%92.0%94.7%95.4%95.4%93.6%95.4%94.5%93.2%
Operating Margin44.4%44.4%83.5%84.4%86.3%87.0%87.4%85.2%85.0%82.5%80.6%
Net Profit Margin27.2%27.2%29.2%40.8%40.7%32.5%38.9%25.2%44.6%32.2%29.5%

Return on Capital

MetricTTMFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021FY 2020FY 2019FY 2018FY 2017FY 2016
ROE5.6%5.6%5.4%8.0%7.2%5.7%6.6%4.4%8.0%8.1%7.7%
ROA2.6%2.6%2.6%3.9%3.6%2.7%3.2%2.2%3.7%3.3%3.1%
ROIC3.5%3.5%6.1%6.6%6.1%5.9%5.8%6.0%5.7%7.0%7.0%
ROCE4.6%4.6%7.9%8.5%7.9%7.6%7.4%7.6%7.3%8.9%8.9%

WPC Leverage & Debt

Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer

MetricTTMFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021FY 2020FY 2019FY 2018FY 2017FY 2016
Debt / Equity1.071.070.970.950.870.921.000.880.931.251.30
Debt / EBITDA6.796.794.474.004.304.224.473.895.664.194.32
Net Debt / Equity—1.050.890.880.860.890.960.860.901.201.25
Net Debt / EBITDA6.676.674.123.694.204.114.313.775.464.034.16
Debt / FCF—7.854.448.048.578.3311.119.2015.359.398.42
Interest Coverage2.732.732.872.863.333.122.552.402.652.652.42

WPC Liquidity & Efficiency

Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics

MetricTTMFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021FY 2020FY 2019FY 2018FY 2017FY 2016
Current Ratio0.180.181.143.400.271.711.782.410.510.721.28
Quick Ratio0.180.181.143.400.271.711.782.410.510.721.28
Cash Ratio0.180.180.480.950.200.260.390.340.380.440.42
Asset Turnover—0.100.090.100.080.080.080.090.070.100.11
Inventory Turnover———————————
Days Sales Outstanding———————————

WPC Shareholder Yields

Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders

Dividends

Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page

MetricTTMFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021FY 2020FY 2019FY 2018FY 2017FY 2016
Dividend Yield5.4%5.6%6.4%6.6%5.4%5.2%6.0%5.2%5.8%5.9%6.7%
Payout Ratio169.4%169.4%166.0%129.4%139.4%186.4%159.6%230.8%107.0%155.5%155.6%

Total Shareholder Return Metrics

MetricTTMFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021FY 2020FY 2019FY 2018FY 2017FY 2016
Earnings Yield3.2%3.3%3.8%5.1%3.9%2.8%3.8%2.3%5.5%3.8%4.3%
FCF Yield7.2%7.7%14.1%6.8%5.9%5.5%4.9%4.8%5.3%6.0%8.2%
Buyback Yield0.1%0.1%0.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield5.5%5.7%6.4%6.6%5.4%5.2%6.0%5.2%5.9%5.9%6.7%
Shares Outstanding—$221M$221M$216M$200M$183M$175M$171M$118M$108M$107M

Key Metrics

Growth RegimeMixed
ProfitabilityStable
Balance SheetAdequate
Cash FlowMixed
Top Statement Risk

Tenant credit concentration

Verified Source

Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.

SEC 10-K (2026Q2)

Complexity Discount Persists

WPC trades at 38.2x forward P/FFO, a premium to NNN's 22.9x but a discount to O's 54.3x, reflecting its diversified model. According to SEC filings, the implied cap rate on its industrial-heavy portfolio appears attractive relative to private market transactions.

The P/FFO multiple of 38.2x is elevated versus pure-play net lease peers like NNN (22.9x) and ADC (43.5x), but the comparison is distorted by WPC's recent office exit and European exposure. The implied cap rate, derived from NOI and enterprise value, likely sits in the high-6% to low-7% range, which is competitive with private market industrial deals. However, the market's complexity discount may be overdone, as the portfolio is now more focused on industrial assets with CPI-linked escalators, potentially warranting a re-rating if execution continues.

NOI Margin Volatility Clouds Trend

NOI margin swung from 90.6% in 2026Q1 to 8.8% in 2026Q2, a dramatic drop that appears inconsistent with a net-lease model. As reported in financial statements, this likely reflects one-time charges or asset sales, obscuring the underlying stable margin.

The extreme quarterly volatility in NOI margin—ranging from 8.8% to 93.1% over the past year—suggests significant non-recurring items or portfolio repositioning costs. Excluding these distortions, the core net-lease portfolio should generate NOI margins in the high-80% to low-90% range, consistent with peers. The recent shift toward industrial assets, which typically have lower operating costs, may support margin stability going forward, but the 2026Q2 figure warrants close scrutiny of the underlying drivers.

AFFO Swing Threatens Coverage

FFO payout ratio improved to 65.1% in 2026Q2, but AFFO turned deeply negative at -$928.7M, implying a payout ratio of 0.65 based on reported figures. According to quarterly reports, this divergence raises serious questions about dividend sustainability.

While the FFO payout ratio of 65.1% appears healthy, the negative AFFO in 2026Q2 is a red flag. AFFO is a more accurate measure of cash available for distribution, and a negative figure suggests that either maintenance capex or other non-cash adjustments are consuming cash. The dividend was reset in 2024, and the current yield of 4.9% is in line with peers, but investors should monitor whether AFFO recovers to positive territory in coming quarters. If the negative AFFO persists, the dividend may be at risk despite the FFO-based coverage.

Leverage Creeps Higher

Debt-to-equity rose to 1.03 in 2026Q2 from 0.91 in 2024Q1, while interest coverage improved to 3.44x in 2026Q1. Based on balance sheet data, total debt increased to $8.9B, reflecting an aggressive investment pace.

The increase in leverage is a direct result of the $1.2B capex in 2026Q2, which appears to be growth-oriented rather than maintenance. Interest coverage of 3.44x in 2026Q1 is adequate but not robust, and the 2026Q2 figure of 1.50x is concerning, though it may be distorted by timing. The debt maturity profile appears manageable, but the reliance on external funding for growth could strain the balance sheet if capital markets tighten. Investors should monitor the debt-to-gross-assets ratio, which is more relevant for REITs, though the provided data does not include it directly.

Industrial Pivot Enhances Quality

With the office spin-off complete, WPC's portfolio is now more heavily weighted toward industrial and warehouse assets, as reported in company disclosures. This shift may enhance long-term growth prospects, though tenant credit quality remains a concern.

The strategic pivot away from office and toward industrial assets is a positive for portfolio quality, as industrial properties typically have lower capex requirements and stronger demand. However, 78.4% of tenants are rated non-investment grade, which elevates credit risk. The weighted average lease term exceeding 10 years provides revenue visibility, but tenant retention on expirations will be a key test. G&A efficiency appears reasonable, but the complexity of managing a multi-national portfolio may keep costs higher than pure-play peers.

P/E Misleads for REITs

The most misapplied ratio for WPC is the standard P/E, which is distorted by depreciation and non-cash charges. As reported in financial statements, P/E of 34.55 is meaningless for a REIT; P/FFO and P/AFFO are the correct metrics.

Standard P/E is deeply misleading for REITs because depreciation is a non-cash charge that reduces net income but does not reflect the actual cash-generating ability of the properties. For WPC, the P/E of 34.55 is artificially inflated by depreciation, while P/FFO of 38.24 provides a more accurate valuation. Additionally, the debt-to-equity ratio using book value is less relevant than debt-to-gross-assets, which accounts for the appreciated value of real estate. Investors should focus on P/FFO, P/AFFO, and implied cap rate to assess WPC's valuation.

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WPC — Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WPC stock.

What is W. P. Carey Inc.'s P/E ratio?

W. P. Carey Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 31.5x. The historical average is 23.4x. This places it at the 81th percentile of its historical range.

What is W. P. Carey Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?

W. P. Carey Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 18.5x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 10.9x.

What is W. P. Carey Inc.'s ROE?

W. P. Carey Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 5.6%. The historical average is 8.3%.

Is WPC stock overvalued?

Based on historical data, W. P. Carey Inc. is trading at a P/E of 31.5x. This is at the 81th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.

What is W. P. Carey Inc.'s dividend yield?

W. P. Carey Inc.'s current dividend yield is 5.37% with a payout ratio of 169.4%.

What are W. P. Carey Inc.'s profit margins?

W. P. Carey Inc. has 28.6% gross margin and 44.4% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.

How much debt does W. P. Carey Inc. have?

W. P. Carey Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 6.8x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.