W.P. Carey (LTS:0LS8) Total Operating Expense: $654 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


LTS:0LS8 W.P. Carey Inc LTS:0LS8
77 GF Score
Price $72.24
GF Value $67.09
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is W.P. Carey Total Operating Expense?

W.P. Carey LTS:0LS8 -1.20% 77 Total Operating Expense is $654 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0LS8 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $67.09 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

W.P. Carey's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $170 Mil. W.P. Carey's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $654 Mil.

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W.P. Carey Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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* 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 Total Operating Expense Chart

W.P. Carey Annual Data
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Total Operating Expense
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W.P. Carey Quarterly Data
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W.P. Carey Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total 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 $654 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 Total Operating Expense of $654 Mil mean?
W.P. Carey (LTS:0LS8) has a Total Operating Expense of $654 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on W.P. Carey and its competitors.
Is W.P. Carey's Total Operating Expense too high?
W.P. Carey's current Total Operating Expense is $654 Mil. Overall, W.P. Carey has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does W.P. Carey's Total Operating Expense compare to BNL and VICI?
W.P. Carey's Total Operating Expense of $654 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 Total Operating Expense for a REITs company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the REITs industry context. However, Total 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on W.P. Carey and its competitors. W.P. Carey's current Total Operating Expense is $654 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 (LTS:0LS8) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $67.09, compared to a current price of $72.24 — trading 7.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $654 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For W.P. Carey (LTS:0LS8), the current Total Operating Expense is $654 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 (LTS:0LS8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, W.P. Carey stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $72.24 is trading 7.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $67.09. GuruFocus considers W.P. Carey to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0LS8:

  • Total Operating Expense: $654 Mil
  • GF Value™: $67.09 vs. price of $72.24 (7.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs

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 Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges WPC:USAWPY: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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