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W.P. CareyWPC -0.81%78 FCF Margin % is 72.25% as of Jun. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 66.08. GuruFocus rates WPC with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $66.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 922 REITs companies, W.P. Carey ranks better than 77.11% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. W.P. Carey's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $333 Mil. W.P. Carey's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $461 Mil. Therefore, W.P. Carey's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 72.25%.
The historical data trend for W.P. Carey's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, W.P. Carey's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where W.P. Carey's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 FCF Margin % of 72.25% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on W.P. Carey and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 66.08. Over the past decade, W.P. Carey's FCF Margin % has ranged from 57.13 to 115.80. According to the industry distribution chart, W.P. Carey ranks #211 out of 922 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 22.9%.
Is W.P. Carey's FCF Margin % too high?
W.P. Carey's current FCF Margin % of 72.25% is near median its 10-year median of 66.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 57.13 to a high of 115.80. The REITs industry median FCF Margin % is 40.21. W.P. Carey's value of 72.25% is 79.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, W.P. Carey ranks #211 out of 922 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, W.P. Carey has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does W.P. Carey's FCF Margin % compare to VICI and BNL?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, W.P. Carey ranks #211 out of 922 companies for FCF Margin %. This places W.P. Carey in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 40.21. W.P. Carey's value of 72.25% is 79.7% above this benchmark. Historically, W.P. Carey's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 57.13 to 115.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 66.08 vs. the industry median of 40.21, 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 FCF Margin % for a REITs company?
The median FCF Margin % among REITs companies is 40.21, based on 922 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. W.P. Carey's current FCF Margin % of 72.25% is 79.7% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on W.P. Carey and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median FCF Margin % is 40.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. W.P. Carey's current FCF Margin % is 72.25%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 66.08. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $66.86, compared to a current price of $72.32 — trading 8.2% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 72.25%, which is near median its 10-year median of 66.08 and 79.7% above the REITs industry median of 40.21. W.P. Carey's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For W.P. Carey (WPC), the current FCF Margin % is 72.25% as of Jun. 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 $72.32 is trading 8.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $66.86.
GuruFocus considers W.P. Carey to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WPC:
FCF Margin %: 72.25% (near median its 10-year median of 66.08)
GF Value™: $66.86 vs. price of $72.32 (8.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 79.7% above the REITs median (#211 of 922)
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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