WPC
W P Carey
PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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- PE Ratio
The PE ratio for W P Carey stock stands at 30.53 as of Jun 22, 2026. This takes into account the latest EPS of $2.34 and stock price of $71.43. A decrease of 14% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 35.4 of the last four quarters.
WPC PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of W P Carey has been 27.89. The current 30.53 P/E ratio is 9% higher than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, WPC's PE ratio peaked in the Dec 2019 quarter at 44.97, with a price of $80.04 and an EPS of $1.78. The Sep 2023 quarter marked the lowest point at 14.78, with a price of $54.08 and an EPS of $3.66.
W P Carey PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 237.14% in 2012
Maximum annual decrease: -39.87% in 2020
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30.5 | 16.99% | $64.36 | $2.11 |
| 2024 | 26.07 | 32.34% | $54.48 | $2.09 |
| 2023 | 19.7 | -24.38% | $64.81 | $3.29 |
| 2022 | 26.05 | -28.57% | $78.15 | $3 |
| 2021 | 36.47 | 34.87% | $82.05 | $2.25 |
| 2020 | 27.04 | -39.87% | $70.58 | $2.61 |
| 2019 | 44.97 | 140.87% | $80.04 | $1.78 |
| 2018 | 18.67 | -30.62% | $65.34 | $3.5 |
| 2017 | 26.91 | 13.83% | $68.9 | $2.56 |
| 2016 | 23.64 | -35.09% | $59.09 | $2.5 |
| 2015 | 36.42 | 25.72% | $59 | $1.62 |
| 2014 | 28.97 | -32.47% | $70.1 | $2.42 |
| 2013 | 42.9 | 6.93% | $61.35 | $1.43 |
| 2012 | 40.12 | 237.14% | $52.15 | $1.3 |
| 2011 | 11.9 | -29.25% | $40.94 | $3.44 |
W P Carey PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 29.04 | -4.79% | $67.96 | $2.34 |
| Dec 2025 | 30.5 | -25.52% | $64.36 | $2.11 |
| Sep 2025 | 40.95 | -0.22% | $67.57 | $1.65 |
| Jun 2025 | 41.04 | 26.16% | $62.38 | $1.52 |
| Mar 2025 | 32.53 | 24.78% | $63.11 | $1.94 |
| Dec 2024 | 26.07 | 5.89% | $54.48 | $2.09 |
| Sep 2024 | 24.62 | 16.3% | $62.3 | $2.53 |
| Jun 2024 | 21.17 | -1.72% | $55.05 | $2.6 |
| Mar 2024 | 21.54 | 9.34% | $56.44 | $2.62 |
| Dec 2023 | 19.7 | 33.29% | $64.81 | $3.29 |
| Sep 2023 | 14.78 | -21.26% | $54.08 | $3.66 |
| Jun 2023 | 18.77 | -12.98% | $67.56 | $3.6 |
| Mar 2023 | 21.57 | -17.2% | $77.45 | $3.59 |
| Dec 2022 | 26.05 | -5.58% | $78.15 | $3 |
| Sep 2022 | 27.59 | -8.09% | $69.8 | $2.53 |
WPC Price vs fair value
WPC average PE ratio chart
What this chart measures
The Historical Valuation Regime chart shows where the stock's current valuation sits relative to its own historical valuation range over the selected lookback period.
This is a history-relative tool, not a market-relative percentile. It does not compare the stock to other companies. Instead, it compares each historical valuation reading to the stock's own past readings.
Percentile logic
The threshold lines are calculated them from the stock's real historical values using percentile interpolation. That is why some colored bands are narrow while others are wide: the band widths reflect how the stock actually traded through time.
Regime map
| Historical percentile | Regime | Chart meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 0-10 | Historically Low | Deep cheap zone |
| >10-25 | Below Average | Cheap relative to history |
| >25-75 | Average | Within the normal historical range |
| >75-90 | Above Average | Expensive relative to history |
| >90-100 | Historically High | Extreme or stretched valuation |
How to read each part
| Chart element | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Main line | The actual historical valuation values over time for the selected metric. |
| Dashed horizontal lines | The stock's computed P10, P25, Median, P75, and P90 thresholds for the selected period. |
| Colored bands | The historical valuation zones between those thresholds. |
| Metric boxes | Current ratio, historical median, current percentile, and current regime. |
| Timeline strip | A condensed regime history showing how the stock moved between cheap, fair, and expensive states across each observation. |
Important metric definitions
Current Percentile is the percentile rank of the latest valid historical observation within the selected lookback range.
Current Regime is assigned directly from the latest observation's percentile bucket using the fixed 10 / 25 / 75 / 90 cutoffs shown above.
How to use it well
This chart is most useful for answering a narrow question: Is this stock trading high, low, or normal relative to its own history? It works best alongside growth, profitability, and forward-looking business analysis, because a stock can deserve a higher or lower regime if its business quality has changed.
The current PE ratio of WPC is higher than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
W P Carey's price to earnings (P/E) of 30.53 is higher than the Real Estate sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Real Estate sector average of 23.85, W P Carey's price to earnings (P/E) is 28% higher.
WPC PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer stock CLDT, WPC's PE ratio is lower.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| WPC W P Carey Inc | 30.9 | $16.1B |
| CLDT Chatham Lodging Trust | 675 | $630.2M |
| HPP Hudson Pacific Properties Inc | N/A | $781.09M |
| SLG Sl Green Realty Corp | N/A | $3.56B |
Frequently asked questions
What is W P Carey's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for WPC stock is 30.53 as of Jun 22, 2026.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for W P Carey (WPC)?
The average PE ratio for WPC stock over the past 3 years is 26.73.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for W P Carey (WPC)?
The average PE ratio for WPC stock over the past 5 years is 27.5.
What is the highest PE ratio for WPC?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 44.97 and it was in the Dec 2019 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for WPC compare to its historical average?
WPC's price to earnings ratio is currently 9% above its 10-year historical average.
How is WPC's PE ratio calculated (W P Carey PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Jun 22, 2026), W P Carey's share price is $71.43. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2026 is $2.34. Therefore, W P Carey's PE ratio for today is 30.53. PE RATIO(30.53) = STOCK PRICE($71.43) / TTM EPS($2.34)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.