WPC W P Carey PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for W P Carey stock stands at 22.47 as of Nov 21, 2024. This takes into account the latest EPS of $2.53 and stock price of $56.85. An increase of 3.3% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 21.8 of the last four quarters.
WPC PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of W P Carey has been 28.5. The current 22.47 P/E ratio is 21% 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 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: 140.87% in 2019
Maximum annual decrease: -39.87% in 2020
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19.7 | -24.38% |
| 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% |
WPC average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of WPC is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
WPC PE vs peers
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| WPC W P Carey Inc | 22.6 | $12.51B |
| PGRE Paramount Group Inc | N/A | $1.03B |
| HPP Hudson Pacific Properties Inc | N/A | $432.88M |
| SLG Sl Green Realty Corp | N/A | $5.25B |
| CLDT Chatham Lodging Trust | N/A | $443.63M |
Frequently asked questions
What is W P Carey's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for WPC stock is 22.47 as of Nov 21, 2024.
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 24.29.
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 27.11.
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 21% 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 (Nov 21, 2024), W P Carey's share price is $56.85. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $2.53. Therefore, W P Carey's PE ratio for today is 22.47. PE RATIO(22.47) = STOCK PRICE($56.85) / TTM EPS($2.53)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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