Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for W. P. Carey Inc (WPC) - $68.10 as of 10/15/2025 8:15:50 AM EST
Total Score
6 out of 30
Safety Score
67 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for WPC
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for WPC
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for WPC
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for WPC
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for WPC (67 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 4 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
Financial Details for WPC
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | WPC |
| Company Name | W. P. Carey Inc |
| Country | USA |
| Description | W. P. Carey Inc. (WPC) stands as one of the largest net-lease real estate investment trusts (REITs) in the United States, boasting an enterprise value of approximately $18 billion. With a well-diversified portfolio encompassing 1,215 operationally critical properties across roughly 142 million square feet, the company is strategically positioned to generate stable cash flows from long-term leases with high-quality tenants. W. P. Carey's disciplined investment approach and focus on income-generating assets underscore its commitment to delivering value to its investors, making it a compelling option for those seeking exposure to the net-lease sector. |
| Sector Name | REAL ESTATE |
| Industry Name | REIT - DIVERSIFIED |
| Most Recent Quarter | 6/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 10/28/2025 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 68.10 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 63.28 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 10/15/2025 8:15:50 AM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 1,060,213 |
| Average Daily Volume | 1,117,624 |
| 52-Week High | 69.79 |
| 52-Week Low | 50.38 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 35.17% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 44.43 |
| Industry PE | 27.06 |
| Sector PE | 69.61 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 26.58 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 60.80 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 60.10 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 100.72 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.36 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 1.12 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 37.50 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 1.83 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 1.45 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 12.28 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 9.04 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 4.87 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 6.04 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 2 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 2 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 218,991,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 14,913,287,100 |
| Institutional Ownership | 73.18% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 9/30/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.9000 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.9100 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 0 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 3.58 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 5.30% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 3.64 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 5.39% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 20 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 6.68% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 6.74% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 4.30% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 2.13% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | -3.54% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 2.92% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 235.53% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | -64.60% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | -34.94% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 1.52 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 1.39 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 2.53 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 335,765,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 460,839,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 708,334,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 10.40% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 5.39% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 54.70% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 244,831,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 640,373,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 633,860,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -8,391,154,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -7,398,629,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 8,039,002,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 8,144,182,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 8,635,985,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.51 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.49 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 8,429,695,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 8,700,435,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 8,211,864,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 343,218,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 1.57 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 568,976,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 951,807,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.00 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 0.61 |
| MACD Signal | 0.64 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 58.99 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 64.26 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 69.54 |
| Beta | 0.82 |
| RSI | 53.71 |
| 50-Day SMA | 59.10 |
| 150-Day SMA | 57.30 |
| 200-Day SMA | 58.75 |
System |
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| Modified | 10/14/2025 12:31:06 PM EST |