W.P. Carey's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.22.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.88.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of W.P. Carey was 20.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 4.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 3.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 0.60% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for W.P. Carey's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
WPC'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -27.3 Med: 0.05 Max: 27.4
Current: 4.1
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of W.P. Carey was 27.40% per year. The lowest was -27.30% per year. And the median was 0.05% per year.
WPC's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked better than 53.7% of 663
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 3.4
vs WPC: 4.10
W.P. Carey's EBIT for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $270 Mil.
W.P. Carey (NYSE:WPC) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
W.P. Carey EBIT per Share Related Terms
W.P. Carey EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for W.P. Carey's EBIT per Share 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.88
* 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 (WPC) has a EBIT per Share of $3.88 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on W.P. Carey and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, W.P. Carey ranks #307 out of 663 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 46.3%.
Is W.P. Carey's EBIT per Share too high?
W.P. Carey's current EBIT per Share is $3.88. The REITs industry median EBIT per Share is 3.40. W.P. Carey's value of $3.88 is 14.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, W.P. Carey ranks #307 out of 663 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, W.P. Carey has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does W.P. Carey's EBIT per Share compare to BNL and VICI?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, W.P. Carey ranks #307 out of 663 companies for EBIT per Share. This puts W.P. Carey in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 3.40. W.P. Carey's value of $3.88 is 14.1% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a REITs company?
The median EBIT per Share among REITs companies is 3.40, based on 663 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. W.P. Carey's current EBIT per Share of $3.88 is 14.1% 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on W.P. Carey and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median EBIT per Share is 3.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. W.P. Carey's current EBIT per Share is $3.88. 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 (WPC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $66.40, compared to a current price of $73.50 — trading 10.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $3.88 and 14.1% above the REITs industry median of 3.40. W.P. Carey's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For W.P. Carey (WPC), the current EBIT per Share is $3.88 as of Mar. 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 (WPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, W.P. Carey stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $73.50 is trading 10.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $66.40.
GuruFocus considers W.P. Carey to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WPC:
EBIT per Share: $3.88
GF Value™: $66.40 vs. price of $73.50 (10.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.1% above the REITs median (#307 of 663)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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