Operating

Impairment Of Real Estate

W.P. Carey Inc. Impairment Of Real Estate increased by 0.8% to $40.01M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 483.7%, from $6.85M to $40.01M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Impairment Of Real Estate shows an upward trend with a 30.5% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 29, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests declining property values or poor asset performance, while a decrease indicates stable or improving asset valuations.

Detailed definition

This represents the non-cash charge recognized when the carrying value of a real estate asset exceeds its fair value. It...

Peer comparison

Commonly reported by REITs; high levels relative to peers may indicate aggressive accounting or poor acquisition underwriting.

Metric ID: operating_impairment_of_real_estate

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$0.00$16.30M$7.95M$20.18M$6.21M$0.00$12.73M$0.00$0.00$15.17M$71.24M$0.00$15.75M$0.00$27.84M$6.85M$4.35M$19.47M$39.69M$40.01M
QoQ Change-51.3%+154.0%-69.2%-100.0%-100.0%+369.5%-100.0%-100.0%-75.4%-36.5%+347.8%+103.8%+0.8%
YoY Change-100.0%+60.3%-100.0%-100.0%+459.4%-100.0%-60.9%-72.4%+42.5%+483.7%
Range$0.00$71.24M
Avg YoY Growth+51.3%
Median YoY Growth-66.7%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Business Segments

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SegmentQ1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23
Real Estate$20.18M$6.21M$0.00$12.73M$0.00$0.00$15.17M$71.24M
Total$20.18M$6.21M$0.00$12.73M$0.00$0.00$15.17M$71.24M

Real Estate was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is W.P. Carey Inc.'s impairment of real estate?
W.P. Carey Inc. (WPC) reported impairment of real estate of $40.01M in Q1 2026.
How has W.P. Carey Inc.'s impairment of real estate changed year-over-year?
W.P. Carey Inc.'s impairment of real estate increased by 483.7% year-over-year, from $6.85M to $40.01M.
What is the long-term trend for W.P. Carey Inc.'s impairment of real estate?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), W.P. Carey Inc.'s impairment of real estate has grown at a 30.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $24.25M to $70.37M.
What does impairment of real estate mean?
A non-cash expense reflecting a reduction in the value of real estate assets.