WPC W P Carey PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for W P Carey stock stands at 29.49 as of Feb 21, 2025. This takes into account the latest EPS of $2.09 and stock price of $61.64. An increase of 26% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 23.4 of the last four quarters.
WPC PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of W P Carey has been 28.42. The current 29.49 P/E ratio is 3.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2010 | 16.82 | 5.72% | $31.29 | $1.86 |
W P Carey PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jun 2022 | 30.02 | 2.88% | $82.86 | $2.76 |
| Mar 2022 | 29.18 | -19.99% | $80.84 | $2.77 |
| Dec 2021 | 36.47 | 23.84% | $82.05 | $2.25 |
| Sep 2021 | 29.45 | 1.83% | $73.04 | $2.48 |
| Jun 2021 | 28.92 | 2.99% | $74.62 | $2.58 |
WPC average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of WPC is higher than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
WPC PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer stock SLG, WPC's PE ratio is lower.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| WPC W P Carey Inc | 29.49 | $13.49B |
| SLG Sl Green Realty Corp | 784.13 | $4.45B |
| PGRE Paramount Group Inc | N/A | $983.18M |
| HPP Hudson Pacific Properties Inc | N/A | $423.7M |
| CLDT Chatham Lodging Trust | N/A | $396.67M |
Frequently asked questions
What is W P Carey's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for WPC stock is 29.49 as of Feb 21, 2025.
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 23.42.
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 26.17.
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 3.8% 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 (Feb 21, 2025), W P Carey's share price is $61.64. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $2.09. Therefore, W P Carey's PE ratio for today is 29.49. PE RATIO(29.49) = STOCK PRICE($61.64) / TTM EPS($2.09)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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