WORLD KINECT CORP (WKC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:WKC • US9814751064

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23.29 USD
-0.16 (-0.68%)
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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.

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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.
  • WKC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • 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 80.38% of its industry peers.
  • WKC has a worse Return On Equity (-47.30%) than 83.73% of its industry peers.
  • WKC has a Return On Invested Capital (6.35%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WKC is significantly below the industry average of 23.10%.
  • 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

  • WKC's Operating Margin of 0.62% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WKC is outperformed by 71.77% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WKC has declined.
  • WKC has a worse Gross Margin (2.57%) than 77.03% 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

  • 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
  • WKC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • WKC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 91.39% 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 3.07. This is in the better half of the industry: WKC outperforms 76.08% 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.
  • WKC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.53. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WKC outperforms 48.80% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.53
Debt/FCF 3.07
Altman-Z 6.94
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC9.21%
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's Current ratio of 1.06 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WKC outperforms 44.98% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.92 indicates that WKC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • WKC has a Quick ratio (0.92) which is in line with its industry peers.
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.
  • WKC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -12.45%.
  • 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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, WKC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 18.38% on average per year.
  • WKC is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.50% yearly.
EPS Next Y18.98%
EPS Next 2Y18.38%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.94%
Revenue Next 2Y1.22%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.5%
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.
  • 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 2028 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

  • WKC is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.19.
  • 79.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WKC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.17, WKC is valued rather cheaply.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.25, which indicates a very decent valuation of WKC.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WKC is valued cheaper than 87.08% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WKC to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.05), we can say WKC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.19
Fwd PE 10.25
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

  • 83.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WKC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • WKC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WKC is cheaper than 96.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.27
EV/EBITDA 5.23
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.
  • WKC's earnings are expected to grow with 18.38% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.64
PEG (5Y)1.14
EPS Next 2Y18.38%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. WKC Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.42%, WKC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • WKC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.16.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, WKC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.42%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of WKC grows each year by 13.28%, which is quite nice.
  • 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 Years7
Div Non Decr Years24
WKC Yearly Dividends per shareWKC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 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.
  • 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 (4/6/2026, 1:46:58 PM)

23.29

-0.16 (-0.68%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-19
Earnings (Next)04-23
Inst Owners116.1%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners4.17%
Ins Owner Change1.57%
Market Cap1.19B
Revenue(TTM)36.92B
Net Income(TTM)-614.50M
Analysts46
Price Target27.88 (19.71%)
Short Float %10.89%
Short Ratio6.57
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.42%
Yearly Dividend0.75
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.28%
DP-6.72%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years24
Ex-Date03-30
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)-2.38%
PT rev (3m)-4.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)6.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-21.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.04%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.19
Fwd PE 10.25
P/S 0.03
P/FCF 5.27
P/OCF 4.09
P/B 0.92
P/tB 4.78
EV/EBITDA 5.23
EPS(TTM)1.91
EY8.2%
EPS(NY)2.27
Fwd EY9.76%
FCF(TTM)4.42
FCFY18.98%
OCF(TTM)5.7
OCFY24.47%
SpS719.9
BVpS25.33
TBVpS4.87
PEG (NY)0.64
PEG (5Y)1.14
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
WACC9.21%
ROIC/WACC0.69
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-0.94%
Revenue Next 2Y1.22%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.5%
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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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

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


Can you provide the valuation status for WORLD KINECT CORP?

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


How profitable is WORLD KINECT CORP (WKC) stock?

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


What is the expected EPS growth for WORLD KINECT CORP (WKC) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WORLD KINECT CORP (WKC) is expected to grow by 18.98% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for WKC stock?

The dividend rating of WORLD KINECT CORP (WKC) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -6.72%.