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12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-02), W.P. Carey's 12-1 Month Momentum % is 2.15%.
The industry rank for W.P. Carey's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:WPC's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 74.69% of 956
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.2
vs MEX:WPC: 2.15
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
W.P. Carey 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
MEX:WPC vs VICI, BNL, GNL: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, W.P. Carey's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, W.P. Carey's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where W.P. Carey's 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 (MEX:WPC) has a 12-1 Month Momentum % of 2.15% as of Aug. 02, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on W.P. Carey and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, W.P. Carey ranks #242 out of 956 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 25.3%.
Is W.P. Carey's 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
W.P. Carey's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 2.15%. The REITs industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 0.20. W.P. Carey's value of 2.15% is 975% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, W.P. Carey ranks #242 out of 956 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, W.P. Carey has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does W.P. Carey's 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to VICI and BNL?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, W.P. Carey ranks #242 out of 956 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This puts W.P. Carey in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 0.20. W.P. Carey's value of 2.15% is 975% 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 12-1 Month Momentum % for a REITs company?
The median 12-1 Month Momentum % among REITs companies is 0.20, based on 956 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 12-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. W.P. Carey's current 12-1 Month Momentum % of 2.15% is 975% 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 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on W.P. Carey and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 0.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. W.P. Carey's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 2.15%. 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?
W.P. Carey (MEX:WPC) has a current 12-1 Month Momentum % of 2.15%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,120.80, compared to a current price of MXN1,236.00 — trading 10.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 2.15% and 975% above the REITs industry median of 0.20. W.P. Carey's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For W.P. Carey (MEX:WPC), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 2.15% as of Aug. 02, 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 (MEX:WPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, W.P. Carey stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,236.00 is trading 10.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,120.80.
Key valuation signals for MEX:WPC:
12-1 Month Momentum %: 2.15%
GF Value™: MXN1,120.80 vs. price of MXN1,236.00 (10.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 975% above the REITs median (#242 of 956)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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