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W.P. CareyLTS:0LS8 -0.37%80 EV-to-EBIT is 29.42 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 27.97. GuruFocus rates LTS:0LS8 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $66.71 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 663 REITs companies, W.P. Carey ranks worse than 74.21% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
W.P. Carey's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $23,694 Mil.
W.P. Carey's EBIT 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 $859 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
W.P. Carey EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for W.P. Carey's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, W.P. Carey's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, W.P. Carey's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where W.P. Carey's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
W.P. Carey's current Enterprise Value is $25,287 Mil.
W.P. Carey's EBIT 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 $859 Mil.
* 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 (LTS:0LS8) has a EV-to-EBIT of 29.42 as of Jul. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on W.P. Carey and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.97. Over the past decade, W.P. Carey's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 17.53 to 36.77. According to the industry distribution chart, W.P. Carey ranks #492 out of 663 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 74.2%.
Is W.P. Carey's EV-to-EBIT too high?
W.P. Carey's current EV-to-EBIT of 29.42 is near median its 10-year median of 27.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.53 to a high of 36.77. The REITs industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.39. W.P. Carey's value of 29.42 is 60% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, W.P. Carey ranks #492 out of 663 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, W.P. Carey has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does W.P. Carey's EV-to-EBIT compare to BNL and VICI?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, W.P. Carey ranks #492 out of 663 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places W.P. Carey in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.39. W.P. Carey's value of 29.42 is 60% above this benchmark. Historically, W.P. Carey's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 17.53 to 36.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.97 vs. the industry median of 18.39, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a REITs company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among REITs companies is 18.39, based on 663 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. W.P. Carey's current EV-to-EBIT of 29.42 is 60% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on W.P. Carey and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. W.P. Carey's current EV-to-EBIT is 29.42, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.97. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $66.71, compared to a current price of $75.23 — trading 12.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 29.42, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.97 and 60% above the REITs industry median of 18.39. W.P. Carey's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For W.P. Carey (LTS:0LS8), the current EV-to-EBIT is 29.42 as of Jul. 22, 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 $75.23 is trading 12.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $66.71.
GuruFocus considers W.P. Carey to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0LS8:
EV-to-EBIT: 29.42 (near median its 10-year median of 27.97)
GF Value™: $66.71 vs. price of $75.23 (12.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60% above the REITs median (#492 of 663)
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 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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