WPC (W.P. Carey) Other Operating Expense: $515 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


WPC W.P. Carey Inc WPC
79 GF Score
Price $70.65
GF Value $66.61
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is W.P. Carey Other Operating Expense?

W.P. Carey WPC -0.94% 79 Other Operating Expense is $515 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WPC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $66.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

W.P. Carey's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $136 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $515 Mil.

W.P. Carey's quarterly Other Operating Expense declined from Sep. 2025 ($130 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($118 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 ($118 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($136 Mil).

W.P. Carey's annual Other Operating Expense declined from Dec. 2023 ($574 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($488 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 ($488 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($521 Mil).

W.P. Carey Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for W.P. Carey's Other Operating Expense 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 Other Operating Expense Chart

W.P. Carey Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Other Operating Expense
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W.P. Carey Quarterly Data
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W.P. Carey Other Operating Expense Calculation

GuruFocus uses a standardized financial statement format for all companies. For non-financial companies, GuruFocus lists Selling, General, & Admin. Expense, , Research & Development, and Other Operating Expense under the "Total Operating Expense" section.

Other Operating Expense sometimes includes:
Restructuring, and merger
Acquisition related and other
Litigation settlement charge
Other (too numerous to list)

Some companies can and do choose to report each of these items separately. Yet, there are a variety of Other Operating Expense which are simply too numerous to list.

Other Operating Expense 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 $515 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.

What does a Other Operating Expense of $515 Mil mean?
W.P. Carey (WPC) has a Other Operating Expense of $515 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on W.P. Carey and its competitors.
Is W.P. Carey's Other Operating Expense too high?
W.P. Carey's current Other Operating Expense is $515 Mil. 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 Other Operating Expense compare to BNL and VICI?
W.P. Carey's Other Operating Expense of $515 Mil can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Other Operating Expense for a REITs company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the REITs industry context. However, Other Operating Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Other Operating Expense mean?
A high Other Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on W.P. Carey and its competitors. W.P. Carey's current Other Operating Expense is $515 Mil. 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 $66.61, compared to a current price of $70.65 — trading 6.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is $515 Mil. 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 Other Operating Expense calculated?
Other Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For W.P. Carey (WPC), the current Other Operating Expense is $515 Mil 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 $70.65 is trading 6.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $66.61. GuruFocus considers W.P. Carey to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WPC:

  • Other Operating Expense: $515 Mil
  • GF Value™: $66.61 vs. price of $70.65 (6.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 9 warning signs

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 Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges 0LS8:UKWPY: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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