WORLD KINECT CORP (WKC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:WKC • US9814751064

24.65 USD
+0.1 (+0.41%)
Last: Mar 5, 2026, 03:55 PM
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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

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to WKC. WKC was compared to 207 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. WKC scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. WKC has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. WKC Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • WKC had positive earnings in the past year.
  • WKC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • 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 Return On Assets of -10.48%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: WKC underperforms 83.57% of its industry peers.
  • WKC has a worse Return On Equity (-47.30%) than 85.99% of its industry peers.
  • WKC has a Return On Invested Capital (6.35%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • WKC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.59%. This is significantly below the industry average of 22.19%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (6.35%) for WKC is above the 3 year average (5.59%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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

  • With a Operating Margin value of 0.62%, WKC is not doing good in the industry: 72.46% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WKC has declined.
  • The Gross Margin of WKC (2.57%) is worse than 76.81% of its industry peers.
  • WKC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), WKC is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, WKC has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, WKC has less shares outstanding
  • 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

  • WKC has an Altman-Z score of 6.96. This indicates that WKC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • WKC has a better Altman-Z score (6.96) than 91.30% of its industry peers.
  • WKC has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.07. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as WKC would need 3.07 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • WKC has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.07) than 75.36% of its industry peers.
  • WKC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53. This is a neutral value indicating WKC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.53, WKC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.53
Debt/FCF 3.07
Altman-Z 6.96
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC6.81%
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.
  • WKC has a Current ratio of 1.06. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WKC outperforms 45.89% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.92 indicates that WKC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.92, WKC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.34% 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

  • WKC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -12.79%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.68% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue for WKC has decreased by -12.45% in the past year. This is quite bad
  • The Revenue has been growing by 12.64% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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

  • WKC is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.63% yearly.
  • WKC is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -2.44% yearly.
EPS Next Y27.26%
EPS Next 2Y5.63%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.13%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.44%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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 12.91 indicates a correct valuation of WKC.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WKC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • WKC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.03, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.14 indicates a reasonable valuation of WKC.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WKC indicates a rather cheap valuation: WKC is cheaper than 89.37% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.11, WKC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.91
Fwd PE 10.14
WKC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWKC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WKC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WKC is cheaper than 78.26% 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 93.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.04
EV/EBITDA 5.73
WKC Per share dataWKC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 200 400 600

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.47
PEG (5Y)1.21
EPS Next 2Y5.63%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. WKC Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • WKC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.03%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • WKC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.47.
  • WKC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.03%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of WKC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 13.28%!
  • WKC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • WKC has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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

  • WKC has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
  • The dividend of WKC is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP-6.72%
EPS Next 2Y5.63%
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 (3/5/2026, 3:55:54 PM)

24.65

+0.1 (+0.41%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-19
Earnings (Next)04-22
Inst Owners110.41%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.85%
Ins Owner Change0.16%
Market Cap1.37B
Revenue(TTM)36.92B
Net Income(TTM)-614.50M
Analysts46
Price Target28.56 (15.86%)
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)-21.01%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-25.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.78%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.91
Fwd PE 10.14
P/S 0.04
P/FCF 6.04
P/OCF 4.69
P/B 1.05
P/tB 5.48
EV/EBITDA 5.73
EPS(TTM)1.91
EY7.75%
EPS(NY)2.43
Fwd EY9.86%
FCF(TTM)4.08
FCFY16.55%
OCF(TTM)5.26
OCFY21.34%
SpS664.45
BVpS23.38
TBVpS4.5
PEG (NY)0.47
PEG (5Y)1.21
Graham Number31.7
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 250
Cash Conversion 89.61%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.06
Quick Ratio 0.92
Altman-Z 6.96
F-Score6
WACC6.81%
ROIC/WACC0.93
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 Y27.26%
EPS Next 2Y5.63%
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 Year1.13%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.44%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-7.65%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.83%
EBIT growth 5Y5.55%
EBIT Next Year46.47%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
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 7 / 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 12.91 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.05.


How financially healthy is WORLD KINECT CORP?

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