WPC
W P Carey Inc
NYSE: WPC · REAL ESTATE · REIT - DIVERSIFIED
$73.60
-0.65% today
Updated 2026-07-31
Market cap
$16.77B
P/E ratio
25.38
P/S ratio
9.21x
EPS (TTM)
$2.90
Dividend yield
4.99%
52W range
$61 – $77
Volume
1.6M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
74
out of 100
Grade: B
Buy
Investment rating
8.0
Growth
A3.0
Quality
D7.5
Profitability
B+7.3
Valuation
B+2/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
0.4
Altman Z-Score
Distress
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$79.85
+8.49%
12-Month target
$64.68
-12.12%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$152.02
Margin of safety
+52.45%
2 Strong Buy3 Buy7 Hold0 Sell1 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Profit margin 35.80% — above average
+ Free cash flow $250.09M — positive
+ Revenue growth 18.40% QoQ
+ 52.45% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Piotroski 2/9 — weak financial health
- Altman Z 0.41 — distress zone
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.47B | $1.74B | $1.58B | $1.72B | $1.82B |
| Net income | $599.14M | $708.33M | $460.84M | $466.36M | $176.30M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $2.90 |
| Free cash flow | $899.12M | $951.81M | $1.70B | $1.09B | $250.09M |
| Profit margin | 40.67% | 40.79% | 29.23% | 27.17% | 35.80% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | TALMA, STHEEMAN MECHTHILD ELISABETH | Buy | 2,824 | — |
| 2026-07-01 | TALMA, STHEEMAN MECHTHILD ELISABETH | Sale | 834 | $70.81 |
| 2026-07-01 | NIEHAUS, CHRISTOPHER | Buy | 2,824 | — |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
W P Carey Inc trades at $73.60. representing a P/E of 25.38x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 74/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 2/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 0.41, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $1.82B. with profit margins at 35.80%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $152.02.
Frequently asked questions
What is W P Carey Inc's stock price?
W P Carey Inc (WPC) trades at $73.60, on a P/E of 25.4x and a P/S of 9.2x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is W P Carey Inc overvalued?
W P Carey Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 74/100 (Grade B), which we rate Buy. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $152.02 versus the $73.60 price, a 52.5% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.
What is the price target of W P Carey Inc (WPC)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $79.85, about 8.5% above the current $73.60. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of W P Carey Inc (WPC)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $152.02, a +52.5% margin of safety versus today's $73.60. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.
What is W P Carey Inc's revenue?
W P Carey Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $1.82B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
W P Carey Inc's Altman Z-Score is 0.41, which places it in the distress. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorREAL ESTATE
IndustryREIT - DIVERSIFIED
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio9.21x
ROE6.19%
Beta0.79
50D MA$73.77
200D MA$70.45
Shares out0.23B
Float0.23B
Short ratio—
Avg volume1.6M
Performance
1 week-3.42%
1 month+3.20%
3 months+1.62%
YTD+14.36%
1 year+13.27%
3 years—
5 years—