W.P. Carey (MEX:WPC) ROCE %: 6.26% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is W.P. Carey ROCE %?

W.P. Carey MEX:WPC 77 ROCE % is 6.26% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:WPC with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,118.89. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. W.P. Carey's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.26%.

W.P. Carey (MEX:WPC) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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W.P. Carey ROCE % Historical Data

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W.P. Carey Annual Data

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W.P. Carey Quarterly Data
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W.P. Carey ROCE % Calculation

W.P. Carey's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	14333.96	/	( ( (365705.2 - 16572.064)	+	(323926.721 - 15800.452) )	/ 2 )
	=	14333.96	/	( (349133.136	+	308126.269)	/ 2 )
	=	14333.96	/	328629.7025
	=	4.36 %

W.P. Carey's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	19445.744	/	( ( (323926.721 - 15800.452)	+	(328195.519 - 15066.465) )	/ 2 )
	=	19445.744	/	( ( 308126.269	+	313129.054 )	/ 2 )
	=	19445.744	/	310627.6615
	=	6.26 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of 6.26% mean?

W.P. Carey (MEX:WPC) has a ROCE % of 6.26% as of Mar. 2026.

Is W.P. Carey's ROCE % too high?

W.P. Carey's current ROCE % is 6.26%. The REITs industry median ROCE % is 5.19. W.P. Carey's value of 6.26% is 20.7% above this industry median. Overall, W.P. Carey has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does W.P. Carey's ROCE % compare to BNL and VICI?

W.P. Carey's ROCE % of 6.26% can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.19. W.P. Carey's value of 6.26% is 20.7% 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 ROCE % for a REITs company?

The median ROCE % among REITs companies is 5.19, based on 756 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. W.P. Carey's current ROCE % of 6.26% is 20.7% 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 ROCE % mean?

A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the REITs industry, the median ROCE % is 5.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. W.P. Carey's current ROCE % is 6.26%. 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 ROCE % of 6.26%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,118.89, compared to a current price of MXN1,236.00 — trading 10.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 6.26% and 20.7% above the REITs industry median of 5.19. 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 ROCE % calculated?

ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For W.P. Carey (MEX:WPC), the current ROCE % is 6.26% 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 (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 10.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,118.89.

Key valuation signals for MEX:WPC:

ROCE %: 6.26%
GF Value™: MXN1,118.89 vs. price of MXN1,236.00 (10.5% above fair value)
GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs
Industry Position: 20.7% above the REITs median

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 Business Description

Industry Real Estate REITs

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Address One Manhattan West, 395 9th Avenue, 58th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10001

Website https://www.wpcarey.com

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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