WORLD KINECT CORP (WKC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:WKC - US9814751064 - Common Stock
26.785 USD
+0.48 (+1.84%)
WKC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 208 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While WKC seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. WKC is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WKC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year WKC had a positive cash flow from operations.
WKC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years WKC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of -7.21%, WKC is not doing good in the industry: 79.81% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
WKC has a worse Return On Equity (-27.00%) than 80.29% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 6.19%, WKC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.77% of the companies in the same industry.
WKC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.64%. This is significantly below the industry average of 21.28%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.64%) for WKC is below the current ROIC(6.19%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -7.21% | ||
| ROE | -27% | ||
| ROIC | 6.19% |
ROA(3y)1.04%
ROA(5y)1.36%
ROE(3y)3.98%
ROE(5y)4.31%
ROIC(3y)5.64%
ROIC(5y)5.14%
1.3 Margins
WKC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 0.63%, WKC is not doing good in the industry: 72.60% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
WKC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 2.58%, WKC is not doing good in the industry: 76.44% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
WKC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 2.58% |
OM growth 3Y5.98%
OM growth 5Y-7.61%
PM growth 3Y-12.2%
PM growth 5Y-19.95%
GM growth 3Y-1.08%
GM growth 5Y-4.22%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WKC is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for WKC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WKC has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for WKC is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
WKC has an Altman-Z score of 7.01. This indicates that WKC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
WKC has a better Altman-Z score (7.01) than 92.31% of its industry peers.
WKC has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.51. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as WKC would need 2.51 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.51, WKC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.33% of the companies in the same industry.
WKC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
WKC has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.47) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.01 |
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC9.99%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.15 indicates that WKC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
WKC has a Current ratio (1.15) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.99 indicates that WKC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WKC's Quick ratio of 0.99 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WKC outperforms 52.40% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WKC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.69%.
WKC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -5.33% yearly.
WKC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -15.23%.
WKC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.75% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.69%
EPS 3Y17.21%
EPS 5Y-5.33%
EPS Q2Q%-12.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.23%
Revenue growth 3Y10.4%
Revenue growth 5Y2.75%
Sales Q2Q%-10.48%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -0.90% on average over the next years.
WKC is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -6.18% yearly.
EPS Next Y-4.07%
EPS Next 2Y5.35%
EPS Next 3Y-0.9%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-13.22%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.32%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.18%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.01, which indicates a correct valuation of WKC.
69.71% 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 26.92, WKC is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.02, the valuation of WKC can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WKC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WKC is cheaper than 70.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.57, WKC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WKC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.52% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WKC is valued cheaper than 93.27% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.23 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y5.35%
EPS Next 3Y-0.9%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WKC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.41%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
WKC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.96.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, WKC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.41% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of WKC grows each year by 15.67%, 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)15.67%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years23
5.3 Sustainability
WKC has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-9.23%
EPS Next 2Y5.35%
EPS Next 3Y-0.9%
NYSE:WKC (1/8/2026, 11:53:15 AM)
26.785
+0.48 (+1.84%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners110.41%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.85%
Ins Owner Change0.16%
Market Cap1.49B
Revenue(TTM)37.65B
Net Income(TTM)-436.80M
Analysts46
Price Target29.24 (9.17%)
Short Float %7.96%
Short Ratio5.17
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.41% |
Yearly Dividend0.66
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.67%
DP-9.23%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years23
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.5%
Min EPS beat(2)-11.87%
Max EPS beat(2)20.86%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)9.46%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.87%
Max EPS beat(4)22.77%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)4.98%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)4.33%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)8.95%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.42%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.98%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.86%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.63%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.86%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-6.6%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-6.42%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.34%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.49%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.02 | ||
| P/S | 0.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.93 | ||
| P/B | 0.92 | ||
| P/tB | 2.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.23 |
EPS(TTM)2.23
EY8.33%
EPS(NY)2.43
Fwd EY9.07%
FCF(TTM)5.7
FCFY21.27%
OCF(TTM)6.82
OCFY25.45%
SpS677.61
BVpS29.12
TBVpS9.96
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number38.22
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -7.21% | ||
| ROE | -27% | ||
| ROCE | 8.16% | ||
| ROIC | 6.19% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.39% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.13% | ||
| OM | 0.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 2.58% | ||
| FCFM | 0.84% |
ROA(3y)1.04%
ROA(5y)1.36%
ROE(3y)3.98%
ROE(5y)4.31%
ROIC(3y)5.64%
ROIC(5y)5.14%
ROICexc(3y)6.25%
ROICexc(5y)6.04%
ROICexgc(3y)12.39%
ROICexgc(5y)15.33%
ROCE(3y)7.44%
ROCE(5y)6.78%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-12.23%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-9.09%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.47%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.88%
OM growth 3Y5.98%
OM growth 5Y-7.61%
PM growth 3Y-12.2%
PM growth 5Y-19.95%
GM growth 3Y-1.08%
GM growth 5Y-4.22%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover6.21
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.51 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.25 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 59.81% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.17% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 110.99% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.01 |
F-Score4
WACC9.99%
ROIC/WACC0.62
Cap/Depr(3y)73.61%
Cap/Depr(5y)65.8%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.16%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.17%
Profit Quality(3y)228.19%
Profit Quality(5y)273.61%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.69%
EPS 3Y17.21%
EPS 5Y-5.33%
EPS Q2Q%-12.9%
EPS Next Y-4.07%
EPS Next 2Y5.35%
EPS Next 3Y-0.9%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.23%
Revenue growth 3Y10.4%
Revenue growth 5Y2.75%
Sales Q2Q%-10.48%
Revenue Next Year-13.22%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.32%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.18%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y10.69%
EBIT growth 3Y17.01%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.07%
EBIT Next Year38.41%
EBIT Next 3Y16.02%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y269.31%
FCF growth 3Y12.73%
FCF growth 5Y5.34%
OCF growth 1Y115.17%
OCF growth 3Y14.52%
OCF growth 5Y2.59%
WORLD KINECT CORP / WKC FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WORLD KINECT CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to WKC.
What is the valuation status for WKC stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to WORLD KINECT CORP (WKC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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 12.01 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.92.
How financially healthy is WORLD KINECT CORP?
The financial health rating of WORLD KINECT CORP (WKC) is 5 / 10.