W.P. Carey (LTS:0LS8) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.60 (As of Jul. 13, 2026) — 22% Below Median


LTS:0LS8 W.P. Carey Inc LTS:0LS8
79 GF Score
Price $71.43
GF Value $66.77
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is W.P. Carey Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

W.P. Carey LTS:0LS8 +0.65% 79 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.60 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 2.05. GuruFocus rates LTS:0LS8 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $66.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 559 REITs companies, W.P. Carey ranks worse than 83.54% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-13), W.P. Carey's current share price is $71.43. W.P. Carey's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $44.71. W.P. Carey's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.60.

The historical rank and industry rank for W.P. Carey's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LTS:0LS8' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.18   Med: 2.05   Max: 3
Current: 1.61

During the past years, W.P. Carey's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.00. The lowest was 1.18. And the median was 2.05.

LTS:0LS8's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
83.54% of 559 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.82 vs LTS:0LS8: 1.61

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

W.P. Carey's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $37.464. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $44.71 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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W.P. Carey  (LTS:0LS8) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


W.P. Carey Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


W.P. Carey Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for W.P. Carey's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

W.P. Carey Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

W.P. Carey Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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W.P. Carey Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.43 1.41 1.53 1.46 1.52

LTS:0LS8 vs BNL, VICI, GNL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, W.P. Carey's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


W.P. Carey Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, W.P. Carey's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where W.P. Carey's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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W.P. Carey Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

W.P. Carey's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=71.43/44.71
=1.60

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

W.P. Carey's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, W.P. Carey's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=37.464/330.2130*330.2130
=37.464

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

W.P. Carey Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 31.685 241.018 43.411
201609 31.841 241.428 43.551
201612 31.062 241.432 42.484
201703 30.570 243.801 41.405
201706 30.296 244.955 40.841
201709 30.202 246.819 40.407
201712 29.856 246.524 39.991
201803 29.377 249.554 38.872
201806 28.917 251.989 37.894
201809 28.557 252.439 37.355
201812 41.289 251.233 54.269
201903 41.331 254.202 53.690
201906 40.903 256.143 52.731
201909 40.389 256.759 51.944
201912 40.295 256.974 51.779
202003 39.274 258.115 50.244
202006 39.110 257.797 50.096
202009 39.269 260.280 49.820
202012 39.205 260.474 49.702
202103 38.806 264.877 48.378
202106 39.615 271.696 48.147
202109 39.644 274.310 47.723
202112 39.901 278.802 47.259
202203 39.986 287.504 45.926
202206 39.607 296.311 44.139
202209 42.297 296.808 47.057
202212 42.701 296.797 47.509
202303 43.487 301.836 47.575
202306 43.153 305.109 46.704
202309 42.699 307.789 45.810
202312 39.788 306.746 42.832
202403 39.635 312.332 41.904
202406 39.450 314.175 41.464
202409 39.203 315.301 41.057
202412 38.518 315.605 40.301
202503 38.188 319.799 39.432
202506 37.501 322.561 38.391
202509 37.216 324.800 37.836
202512 37.045 324.054 37.749
202603 37.464 330.213 37.464

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.60 mean?
W.P. Carey (LTS:0LS8) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.60 as of Jul. 13, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on W.P. Carey and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 2.05. Over the past decade, W.P. Carey's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.18 to 3.00. According to the industry distribution chart, W.P. Carey ranks #467 out of 559 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 83.5%.
Is W.P. Carey's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
W.P. Carey's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.60 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 2.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.18 to a high of 3.00. The REITs industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82. W.P. Carey's value of 1.60 is 95.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, W.P. Carey ranks #467 out of 559 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, W.P. Carey has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does W.P. Carey's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BNL and VICI?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, W.P. Carey ranks #467 out of 559 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places W.P. Carey in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82. W.P. Carey's value of 1.60 is 95.1% above this benchmark. Historically, W.P. Carey's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.18 to 3.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.05 vs. the industry median of 0.82, W.P. Carey has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a REITs company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among REITs companies is 0.82, based on 559 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. W.P. Carey's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.60 is 95.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on W.P. Carey and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. W.P. Carey's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.60, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 2.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is W.P. Carey stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, W.P. Carey (LTS:0LS8) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $66.77, compared to a current price of $71.43 — trading 7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.60, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 2.05 and 95.1% above the REITs industry median of 0.82. W.P. Carey's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For W.P. Carey (LTS:0LS8), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.60 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is W.P. Carey (LTS:0LS8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, W.P. Carey stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $71.43 is trading 7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $66.77. GuruFocus considers W.P. Carey to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0LS8:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.60 (22% below median its 10-year median of 2.05)
  • GF Value™: $66.77 vs. price of $71.43 (7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 95.1% above the REITs median (#467 of 559)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0LS8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


W.P. Carey Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges WPC:USAWPY:Germany
Address One Manhattan West, 395 9th Avenue, 58th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10001
W.P. Carey Inc is a real estate investment trust principally involved in the ownership of properties located in the U.S., Western Europe, and Northern Europe. W.P. Carey organizes its operations into Real Estate and Investment Management segments. The vast majority of the company's income is derived from its Real Estate division in the form of lease revenue from long-term agreements with companies. W.P. Carey's real estate portfolio is comprised of single-tenant office, industrial, warehouse, and retail facilities located around the world. majority of the company's revenue comes from properties in the USA. Its Investment Management unit generates revenue from providing real estate advisory and portfolio management services to other REITs.
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