Company / Return on Assets (ROA)
W. P. Carey Return on Assets (ROA) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Assets (ROA)
2.6%
FY2025
5-year range
2.0% / 3.9%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-1.5%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#66 of 143
Real Estate
What the data says
At 2.6%, W. P. Carey's return on assets (roa) ranks #66 of 143 in the Real Estate sector. Return on Assets (ROA) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 1.9% in FY2018 to 3.9% in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
2.6% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -0.2%.
Declined from 3.9% to 2.6% over the past 2 years.
Real Estate sector context is included.
Return on Assets (ROA) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -0.7pp
- 5-Year Change
- -0.2pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#66 of 143 in Real EstateTop 46% of 143This company 2.6% Sector average 2.1%
▼
+25.5% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on assets (roa) decreased 1.5% year-over-year.
- Currently 0.5pp above the Real Estate sector average.
- Peak return on assets (roa) was recorded in FY2023.
- Lowest return on assets (roa) in the period was in FY2018.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong profit margin: 21.8%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Assets (ROA)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 2.6% | -1.5% |
| FY2024 | 2.6% | -33.2% |
| FY2023 | 3.9% | +19.0% |
| FY2022 | 3.3% | +68.0% |
| FY2021 | 2.0% | -29.6% |
| FY2020 | 2.8% | +42.1% |
| FY2019 | 2.0% | +4.2% |
| FY2018 | 1.9% | -43.9% |
| FY2017 | 3.4% | +6.3% |
| FY2016 | 3.2% | +60.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026