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WPC W P Carey PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The PE ratio for W P Carey stock stands at 14.86 as of Oct 2, 2023. This takes into account the latest EPS of $3.6 and stock price of $53.48. A decrease of 37% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 23.5 of the last four quarters.

WPC PE ratio history

How has WPC's PE ratio performed in the past

Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of W P Carey has been 29.63. The current 14.86 P/E ratio is 50% lower 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 Dec 2018 quarter marked the lowest point at 18.67, with a price of $65.34 and an EPS of $3.5.

Average
29.63
Median
27.59
Minimum
18.67
Maximum
44.97

W P Carey PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 140.87% in 2019

Maximum annual decrease: -39.87% in 2020

Year PE ratio Change
2022 26.05 -28.57%
2021 36.47 34.87%
2020 27.04 -39.87%
2019 44.97 140.87%
2018 18.67 -30.62%
2017 26.91 13.83%
2016 23.64 -35.09%
2015 36.42 25.72%
2014 28.97 -32.47%
2013 42.9 6.93%

WPC average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of WPC for the past years

The current PE ratio of WPC is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
27.56
5-year avg
28.71
10-year avg
29.63
15-year avg
27.54

WPC PE vs peers

What is WPC's PE ratio compared to its 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 14.42 $11.1B
CLDT Chatham Lodging Trust 68.18 $466.34M
PGRE Paramount Group Inc N/A $920.29M
HPP Hudson Pacific Properties Inc N/A $817.44M
SLG Sl Green Realty Corp N/A $2.19B

Frequently asked questions

What is W P Carey's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for WPC stock is 14.86 as of Oct 2, 2023.

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 27.56.

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 28.71.

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 50% below 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 (Oct 2, 2023), W P Carey's share price is $53.48. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2023 is $3.6. Therefore, W P Carey's PE ratio for today is 14.86. PE RATIO(14.86) = STOCK PRICE($53.48) / TTM EPS($3.6)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.