WPC 📈 W P Carey - Overview

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US92936U1097

WPC: Industrial, Warehouse, Retail, Properties, Self-Storage

W. P. Carey is one of the largest net lease real estate investment trusts, boasting a diverse portfolio of high-quality, operationally critical commercial properties. As of December 31, 2023, this portfolio encompasses 1,424 net lease properties, spanning approximately 173 million square feet. Additionally, the company has a significant presence in the self-storage sector, with 89 operating properties. This diversified approach allows W. P. Carey to mitigate risk and capitalize on various market opportunities.

The company's strategic focus is on investing in single-tenant, industrial, warehouse, and retail properties, primarily located in the United States and key regions in Northern and Western Europe. By targeting these areas, W. P. Carey can leverage its expertise to identify and acquire properties with strong potential for long-term growth. Its properties are typically held under long-term net leases, which feature built-in rent escalations, providing a stable source of revenue and a hedge against inflation. With offices in major cities like New York, London, Amsterdam, and Dallas, W. P. Carey is well-positioned to navigate the complexities of global real estate markets and make informed investment decisions.

For investors seeking to diversify their portfolios with a stable, income-generating asset, W. P. Carey's common stock offers an attractive option. As a member of the Diversified REITs sub-industry, the company's shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol WPC, with the ISIN code US92936U1097. More information about W. P. Carey's investment strategy, portfolio, and performance can be found on the company's website, https://www.wpcarey.com, providing valuable insights for investors looking to capitalize on the potential of net lease real estate investments.

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WPC Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 12,223m
Sector Real Estate
Industry REIT - Diversified
GiC Sub-Industry Diversified REITs
IPO / Inception 1998-01-21

WPC Stock Ratings

Growth 5y 2.34%
Fundamental 27.8%
Dividend 58.0%
Rel. Strength Industry -475
Analysts 3/5
Fair Price Momentum 52.98 USD
Fair Price DCF 208.78 USD

WPC Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 6.40%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.10%
Annual Growth 5y -0.27%
Payout Consistency 98.6%

WPC Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -75.8%
Growth Correlation 12m 13.4%
Growth Correlation 5y 16%
CAGR 5y -0.94%
CAGR/Mean DD 5y -0.06
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.68
Alpha -38.43
Beta 1.05
Volatility 25.80%
Current Volume 3613.6k
Average Volume 20d 1344.7k
What is the price of WPC stocks?
As of December 22, 2024, the stock is trading at USD 54.25 with a total of 3,613,600 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -4.32%, over one month by -5.38%, over three months by -14.14% and over the past year by -12.17%.
Is W P Carey a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, W P Carey is currently (December 2024) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 27.81 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of WPC as of December 2024 is 52.98. This means that WPC is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -2.34%.
Is WPC a buy, sell or hold?
W P Carey has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.00. Therefor, it is recommend to hold WPC.
  • Strong Buy: 0
  • Buy: 2
  • Hold: 10
  • Sell: 2
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for WPC stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, WPC W P Carey will be worth about 57.5 in December 2025. The stock is currently trading at 54.25. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +5.95%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 60.3 11.1%
Analysts Target Price 72.9 34.4%
ValueRay Target Price 57.5 6%