WORLD KINECT CORP (WKC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:WKC • US9814751064

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This WKC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

5

WKC gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 207 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. The financial health of WKC is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. WKC scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. WKC Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year WKC was profitable.
  • In the past year WKC had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years WKC 4 years were profitable.
  • In the past 5 years WKC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
WKC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWKC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M -600M

1.2 Ratios

  • WKC has a worse Return On Assets (-10.48%) than 82.61% of its industry peers.
  • WKC's Return On Equity of -47.30% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WKC is outperformed by 86.47% of its industry peers.
  • WKC has a Return On Invested Capital (6.35%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WKC is significantly below the industry average of 22.53%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (5.59%) for WKC is below the current ROIC(6.35%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -10.48%
ROE -47.3%
ROIC 6.35%
ROA(3y)-2.92%
ROA(5y)-1.22%
ROE(3y)-13.7%
ROE(5y)-6.3%
ROIC(3y)5.59%
ROIC(5y)5.21%
WKC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWKC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -10 -20 -30 -40

1.3 Margins

  • The Operating Margin of WKC (0.62%) is worse than 71.98% of its industry peers.
  • WKC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of WKC (2.57%) is worse than 76.81% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WKC has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 0.62%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 2.57%
OM growth 3Y10.13%
OM growth 5Y-6.29%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y11.66%
GM growth 5Y-9.31%
WKC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWKC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1 -1 2 3 4

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2. WKC Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WKC is destroying value.
  • WKC has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • WKC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, WKC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
WKC Yearly Shares OutstandingWKC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M
WKC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWKC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 6.94 indicates that WKC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • WKC has a Altman-Z score of 6.94. This is amongst the best in the industry. WKC outperforms 91.30% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of WKC is 3.07, which is a good value as it means it would take WKC, 3.07 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • WKC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.07. This is in the better half of the industry: WKC outperforms 75.36% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53 indicates that WKC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of WKC (0.53) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.53
Debt/FCF 3.07
Altman-Z 6.94
ROIC/WACC0.7
WACC9.08%
WKC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWKC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.06 indicates that WKC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of WKC (1.06) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • WKC has a Quick Ratio of 1.06. This is a bad value and indicates that WKC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.92, WKC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.83% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.06
Quick Ratio 0.92
WKC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWKC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. WKC Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for WKC have decreased strongly by -12.79% in the last year.
  • WKC shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.68% yearly.
  • The Revenue for WKC has decreased by -12.45% in the past year. This is quite bad
  • Measured over the past years, WKC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 12.64% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.79%
EPS 3Y-2.17%
EPS 5Y10.68%
EPS Q2Q%-51.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.45%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.49%
Revenue growth 5Y12.64%
Sales Q2Q%-7.49%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 18.38% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, WKC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.15% on average per year.
EPS Next Y18.98%
EPS Next 2Y18.38%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.89%
Revenue Next 2Y2.15%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
WKC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWKC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B
WKC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWKC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. WKC Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.35 indicates a correct valuation of WKC.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WKC is valued a bit cheaper than 75.36% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.46, WKC is valued rather cheaply.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.38, which indicates a very decent valuation of WKC.
  • 84.06% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WKC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • WKC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.65, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.35
Fwd PE 10.38
WKC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWKC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WKC indicates a rather cheap valuation: WKC is cheaper than 82.13% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • WKC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WKC is cheaper than 94.69% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.34
EV/EBITDA 5.38
WKC Per share dataWKC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 200 400 600

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • WKC's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • WKC's earnings are expected to grow with 18.38% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.65
PEG (5Y)1.16
EPS Next 2Y18.38%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. WKC Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • WKC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.03%.
  • WKC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.41.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, WKC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.03%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of WKC grows each year by 13.28%, which is quite nice.
  • WKC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • WKC has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.28%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years23
WKC Yearly Dividends per shareWKC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

  • The earnings of WKC are negative and hence is the payout ratio. WKC will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
  • WKC's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-6.72%
EPS Next 2Y18.38%
EPS Next 3YN/A
WKC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWKC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M -400M -600M

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WKC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

WORLD KINECT CORP

NYSE:WKC (3/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 23.59 0 (0%)

23.59

-0.83 (-3.4%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-19
Earnings (Next)04-22
Inst Owners116.1%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners4.17%
Ins Owner Change-0.33%
Market Cap1.21B
Revenue(TTM)36.92B
Net Income(TTM)-614.50M
Analysts46
Price Target28.56 (21.07%)
Short Float %11.31%
Short Ratio6.49
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.03%
Yearly Dividend0.75
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.28%
DP-6.72%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years23
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-24.34%
Min EPS beat(2)-36.8%
Max EPS beat(2)-11.87%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-5.43%
Min EPS beat(4)-36.8%
Max EPS beat(4)20.86%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.38%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)0.31%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)6.23%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.91%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.96%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.86%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.11%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.63%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.86%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-6.96%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-6.59%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.3%
PT rev (1m)-2.33%
PT rev (3m)-2.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-25.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-25.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.51%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.99%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.99%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.35
Fwd PE 10.38
P/S 0.03
P/FCF 5.34
P/OCF 4.14
P/B 0.93
P/tB 4.84
EV/EBITDA 5.38
EPS(TTM)1.91
EY8.1%
EPS(NY)2.27
Fwd EY9.63%
FCF(TTM)4.42
FCFY18.74%
OCF(TTM)5.7
OCFY24.16%
SpS719.9
BVpS25.33
TBVpS4.87
PEG (NY)0.65
PEG (5Y)1.16
Graham Number33
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -10.48%
ROE -47.3%
ROCE 8.93%
ROIC 6.35%
ROICexc 6.87%
ROICexgc 12.37%
OM 0.62%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 2.57%
FCFM 0.61%
ROA(3y)-2.92%
ROA(5y)-1.22%
ROE(3y)-13.7%
ROE(5y)-6.3%
ROIC(3y)5.59%
ROIC(5y)5.21%
ROICexc(3y)6.17%
ROICexc(5y)5.89%
ROICexgc(3y)11.91%
ROICexgc(5y)12.98%
ROCE(3y)7.86%
ROCE(5y)7.33%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.46%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-8.57%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.85%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.68%
OM growth 3Y10.13%
OM growth 5Y-6.29%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y11.66%
GM growth 5Y-9.31%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover6.3
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.53
Debt/FCF 3.07
Debt/EBITDA 2.1
Cap/Depr 66.8%
Cap/Sales 0.18%
Interest Coverage 2.16
Cash Conversion 89.61%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.06
Quick Ratio 0.92
Altman-Z 6.94
F-Score6
WACC9.08%
ROIC/WACC0.7
Cap/Depr(3y)71.58%
Cap/Depr(5y)67.21%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.17%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.16%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.79%
EPS 3Y-2.17%
EPS 5Y10.68%
EPS Q2Q%-51.61%
EPS Next Y18.98%
EPS Next 2Y18.38%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.45%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.49%
Revenue growth 5Y12.64%
Sales Q2Q%-7.49%
Revenue Next Year-0.89%
Revenue Next 2Y2.15%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-7.65%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.83%
EBIT growth 5Y5.55%
EBIT Next Year41.78%
EBIT Next 3Y14.74%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y18.2%
FCF growth 3Y55.84%
FCF growth 5Y-16.33%
OCF growth 1Y12.42%
OCF growth 3Y28.27%
OCF growth 5Y-13.51%

WORLD KINECT CORP / WKC FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WORLD KINECT CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WKC.


What is the valuation status for WKC stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to WORLD KINECT CORP (WKC). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of WKC stock?

WORLD KINECT CORP (WKC) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


What is the valuation of WORLD KINECT CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WORLD KINECT CORP (WKC) is 12.35 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.93.


How financially healthy is WORLD KINECT CORP?

The financial health rating of WORLD KINECT CORP (WKC) is 6 / 10.