W. P. Carey (0LS8.L) has a profit margin of 38.11%, above the Finance sector average of 18.68%.
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W. P. Carey's profit margin stands at 38.11% as of September 2026. That compares with 29.27% in the prior-year period — up 30.2% year over year. That is above the Finance sector average of 18.68%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.
W. P. Carey reported 38.11% in profit margin versus 29.27% a year earlier — a 30.2% year-over-year increase. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.
W. P. Carey sits higher the Finance benchmark (18.68%) with a profit margin of 38.11%. That is roughly 104.0% above the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.
A profit margin of 38.11% for W. P. Carey means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.
The history chart shows how W. P. Carey's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places 0LS8.L next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.