W. P. Carey Inc.
WPCReal EstateNASDAQREIT - Diversified · Last scanned May 28, 2026
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Daily timeframe1 of 4 indicators bearish as of May 27
W. P. Carey Inc. ranks among the largest net lease REITs with a well-diversified portfolio of high-quality, operationally critical commercial real estate. With a market capitalization of $16.56B, it sits in large-cap territory. It includes 1,703 net lease properties covering approximately 185 million square feet as of March 31, 2026.
Market Cap
$16.56B
Beta
0.78
P/E (TTM)
31.77
P/E (Fwd)
21.47
EPS (TTM)
$2.34
EPS (Fwd)
$3.46
ROE
6.3%
ROA
3.3%
Cash
$246.4M
Total Debt
$8.75B
Free CF
$664.5M
52W Change
17.8%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $246.4M in cash, though total debt stands at $8.75B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. The company generates $664.5M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 6.3%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 3.3% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $1.48B to $1.72B.
W. P. Carey Inc. carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence W. P. Carey Inc.'s trajectory.