W. P. Carey Inc. (wpc)
WPC — Company Overview
W. P. Carey Inc. (WPC) trades on NYQ as part of the Real Estate peer group (REIT - Diversified).
| Ticker | WPC |
| Sector | Real Estate |
| Industry | REIT - Diversified |
| Exchange | NYQ |
| Market cap | $15.15B |
| Last price | $66.49 |
| Size category | Large Cap |
WPC — Business Description
WPC represents a REIT - Diversified business in the Real Estate segment. 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.
Official website: https://www.wpcarey.com.
WPC — Investment Thesis
At a high level, WPC offers exposure to Real Estate with metrics outlined below from public market data.
- Revenue is expanding at roughly 18.4% year-over-year (public data).
- Trailing P/E of 22.77× sits in a moderate band relative to high-growth peers.
- Dividend yield near 5.7% adds an income component to total return.
- Equity market capitalization is approximately $15.15B.
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WPC — Financial Health
Key financial health indicators for W. P. Carey Inc. are derived exclusively from public data — no proprietary estimates.
Profit margin of 35.8% indicates solid bottom-line conversion. Positive free cash flow of $1.10B supports balance-sheet flexibility. Debt-to-equity of 101.88 warrants monitoring in a higher-rate environment.
| Trailing P/E | 22.77× |
| Forward P/E | 21.12× |
| Price / Sales | 8.32× |
| Price / Book | 1.75× |
| Gross margin | 94.4% |
| Operating margin | 59.3% |
| Profit margin | 35.8% |
| Return on equity | 7.8% |
| Debt / Equity | 101.88 |
| Free cash flow | $1.10B |
WPC — Growth Outlook
Growth outlook for W. P. Carey Inc. (WPC) depends on demand trends in REIT - Diversified and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.
- Revenue growth of 18.4% indicates strong top-line momentum.
- Earnings growth of 2.6% year-over-year supports improving profitability.
- Price is 13.9% below the 52-week high.
- Shares trade 5.4% above the 52-week low — limited rebound so far.
WPC — Competitive Position
W. P. Carey Inc. (WPC) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Real Estate.
- Competes within Real Estate, specifically in REIT - Diversified.
- Market capitalization of $15.15B places WPC among large-cap peers.
- Gross margin near 94.4% may reflect pricing power or favorable mix.
WPC — Strengths
Strengths for W. P. Carey Inc. (WPC) inferred from public financial metrics:
- Revenue growth of 18.4% year-over-year.
- Earnings growth of 2.6% year-over-year.
- Gross margin of 94.4% supports competitive unit economics.
- Positive free cash flow ($1.10B).
- Dividend yield of 5.7% for income-oriented holders.
- Large Cap scale ($15.15B) may provide distribution and funding advantages.
WPC — Weaknesses
Weaknesses and pressure points for W. P. Carey Inc. (WPC) based on available data:
Insufficient public data to assess this factor.
WPC — Opportunities
- Sustained revenue growth (18.4%) could support multiple expansion if margins hold.
- Trading 5.4% above the 52-week low — potential recovery if fundamentals stabilize.
- Dividend yield of 5.7% appeals to total-return investors.
- Positive free cash flow enables reinvestment, debt reduction, or shareholder returns.
WPC — Risks
- Standard market, regulatory, competitive, and execution risks apply to all public equities.
WPC — Summary
W. P. Carey Inc. (WPC) is a large-cap Real Estate company focused on REIT - Diversified, listed on NYQ. Last price $66.49 with market cap $15.15B. Trailing P/E 22.77×. Revenue grew 18.4% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include revenue growth of 18.4% year-over-year. Premium Terminal tools for W. P. Carey Inc. add ownership analytics, news, and richer estimate history beyond this public summary.
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W. P. Carey Inc. FAQ
What does W. P. Carey Inc. (WPC) do?
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 N…
What is WPC's P/E ratio?
W. P. Carey Inc. has a trailing P/E of 22.77× based on publicly available market data.
Does WPC pay a dividend?
Indicated dividend yield: 5.7%. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.
What sector is WPC in?
W. P. Carey Inc. is classified in Real Estate (REIT - Diversified) on NYQ.
What is WPC's market capitalization?
Approximate market cap: $15.15B.
What are the main risks for WPC?
Standard market, competitive, and execution risks apply; see the Risks section.
What are the strengths of WPC?
Potential positives include revenue growth of 18.4% year-over-year, earnings growth of 2.6% year-over-year.
Where can I get analyst estimates for WPC?
Public analyst price targets and consensus for W. P. Carey Inc. are on the free /stocks/wpc/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.