W. P. Carey Inc. WPC
W. P. Carey Inc. is a publicly traded real estate investment trust specializing in Diversified Net Lease properties.
Executive Summary: W. P. Carey Inc. (WPC) Institutional Rating
Quantitative Verdict: W. P. Carey Inc. (WPC) trades at an annualized dividend yield of 6.34% with an AFFO payout ratio of 76.0%, earning a Dividend Safety Score of 84 / 100 (Safe). The stock currently trades at a 8.3% discount to NAV (undervalued) relative to base Net Asset Value (NAV) of $69.65, backed by an institutional portfolio of 150 commercial properties operating at 98.0% physical occupancy.
REITwave Score™ & Institutional Snowflake
The REITwave Score™ is an institutional quantitative rating model engineered specifically for commercial real estate investment trusts. Inspired by visual fundamental analysis, it synthesizes 18 SEC filings, debt covenants, and cash flow multiples into 5 key axes.
Business Model & Capital Efficiency
SEC Form 10-K Item 1Operating Profile
W. P. Carey Inc. operates as a Passive Capital Allocator in the Diversified Net Lease real estate sector. The firm generates revenue through long-term commercial lease agreements, maintaining an average portfolio occupancy of 98.0%.
Labor & Overhead Efficiency
- • Total Global Employees: 199
- • Estimated Market Cap: $14.56 B
- • Capital Per Employee: $73.15M
- • Guidance Status: In Line
Cap-Rate to NAV Sensitivity Matrix
Net Asset Value (NAV) estimates derived across commercial real estate capitalization rate scenarios. Market implied exit yield is currently 6.54%.
| Exit Cap Rate | Implied NAV / Share | % Variance to Base | Current Price | Market Arbitrage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.04% | $90.38 | +29.8% | $63.90 | Undervalued |
| 5.54% | $82.22 | +18.0% | $63.90 | Undervalued |
| 6.04% | $75.42 | +8.3% | $63.90 | Undervalued |
| 6.54% Base Case | $69.65 | 0.0% | $63.90 | Undervalued |
| 7.04% | $64.70 | -7.1% | $63.90 | Undervalued |
| 7.54% | $60.41 | -13.3% | $63.90 | Overvalued |
| 8.04% | $56.66 | -18.7% | $63.90 | Overvalued |
Dividend Distribution & Payout Safety
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Cash Amount | Distribution Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Run-Rate | Quarterly | $1.0125 | Regular Cash Distribution |
Deep-dive safety score, AFFO payout coverage buffer, and 5-year DRIP compounding model.
Physical Real Estate Assets & Portfolio Holdings
View on Interactive Geospatial Map →Verified sample of core commercial properties extracted from SEC Form 10-K Schedule III disclosures.
| Asset Name | City, State | Gross Leasable Area | Occupancy | Major Tenant | SEC Estimated Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordstrom Midwest Cold & Apparel Fulfillment Center | Cedar Rapids, IA | 620,000 sq ft | 100.0% | Nordstrom Inc. | $93,846,154 |
| Siemens Energy North American Manufacturing & R&D Hub | Orlando, FL | 480,000 sq ft | 100.0% | Siemens Energy Inc. | $81,250,000 |
SEC EDGAR Governance & Executive Compensation
DEF 14A DisclosuresHead-to-Head Competitor Comparison: WPC vs Peers
Institutional CompsDirect peer benchmark comparing W. P. Carey Inc. against its top competitors in the Diversified Net Lease industry.
| Metric | WPC (Current) | EQIX | PSA | WELL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share Price | $63.90 | $955.03 | $309.89 | $237.32 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.34% | 1.78% | 3.87% | 1.16% |
| Dividend Safety Score | 84 / 100 | 91 / 100 | 93 / 100 | 88 / 100 |
| Price / AFFO Multiple | 12.0x | 26.24x | 18.56x | 57.88x |
| NAV Premium / Discount | -8.3% | +3.8% | -10.2% | +89.9% |
| Portfolio Occupancy | 98.0% | 97.4% | 92.4% | 87.5% |
| Commercial Properties | 150 | 260 | 3,050 | 2,100 |
Frequently Asked Questions (WPC FAQ)
W. P. Carey Inc. (WPC) currently pays an annualized dividend of $4.05 per share, representing an annualized dividend yield of 6.34%. The distribution is paid on a Quarterly schedule. Its current AFFO payout ratio is 76.0%, earning a Dividend Safety Score of 84/100 with a risk rating of 'Safe'.
Based on REITwave's institutional property-level valuation models, W. P. Carey Inc.'s consensus base NAV is $69.65 per share. Trading at $63.90, the stock reflects an implied market cap rate of 6.54% and trades at a 8.3% discount to NAV (undervalued).
W. P. Carey Inc. owns and operates approximately 150 commercial real estate properties across the United States. The portfolio reports an average physical occupancy rate of 98.0% with a weighted average lease term (WALT) of 6.5 years.
W. P. Carey Inc. currently trades at a Price / AFFO multiple of 12.0x based on forward AFFO per share of $5.33. Its Price / FFO multiple stands at 11.1x against forward FFO per share of $5.76.
According to the latest SEC Form DEF 14A proxy statement filed with EDGAR, the Chief Executive Officer is Jason E. Fox. Total annual reported compensation was $8,900,000, reflecting a CEO-to-median-worker pay ratio of 76:1.
W. P. Carey Inc. maintains a Net Debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 5.6x and carries an investment-grade credit rating of BBB. Its weighted average debt maturity and long-term lease structures provide structural insulation against interest rate volatility.