WORLD KINECT CORP (WKC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:WKC • US9814751064

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26.7 USD
-0.31 (-1.15%)
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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

  • 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 4 of the past 5 years.
  • WKC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 (-8.34%) than 80.86% of its industry peers.
  • WKC's Return On Equity of -47.12% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WKC is outperformed by 85.17% of its industry peers.
  • WKC has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.51%) than 60.77% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WKC is significantly below the industry average of 22.52%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (5.59%) for WKC is below the current ROIC(6.51%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -8.34%
ROE -47.12%
ROIC 6.51%
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 0.64% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WKC is outperformed by 71.29% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WKC has declined.
  • WKC has a worse Gross Margin (2.66%) than 77.03% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WKC has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 0.64%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 2.66%
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

  • WKC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
  • The debt/assets ratio for WKC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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 6.02. This indicates that WKC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • WKC's Altman-Z score of 6.02 is amongst the best of the industry. WKC outperforms 89.00% of its industry peers.
  • WKC has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.92. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as WKC would need 11.92 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 11.92, WKC is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.07% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66 indicates that WKC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • WKC has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.66) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.66
Debt/FCF 11.92
Altman-Z 6.02
ROIC/WACC0.7
WACC9.23%
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 1.05 indicates that WKC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • WKC has a Current ratio of 1.05. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WKC outperforms 43.06% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that WKC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of WKC (0.87) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.05
Quick Ratio 0.87
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 by -0.91% 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 has decreased by -8.66% in the past year.
  • 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)-0.91%
EPS 3Y-2.17%
EPS 5Y10.68%
EPS Q2Q%56.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.66%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.49%
Revenue growth 5Y12.64%
Sales Q2Q%2.46%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.37% on average over the next years.
  • WKC is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.50% yearly.
EPS Next Y15.45%
EPS Next 2Y13.74%
EPS Next 3Y1.37%
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 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 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 2028 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. WKC Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.25, the valuation of WKC can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WKC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.54. WKC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.80 indicates a reasonable valuation of WKC.
  • WKC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WKC is cheaper than 77.03% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WKC to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.68), we can say WKC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.25
Fwd PE 10.8
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WKC is valued a bit cheaper than 76.08% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WKC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WKC is cheaper than 60.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.44
EV/EBITDA 6.15
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)0.79
PEG (5Y)1.15
EPS Next 2Y13.74%
EPS Next 3Y1.37%

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5. WKC Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • WKC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.06%.
  • WKC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.21.
  • WKC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.06%

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 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

  • The earnings of WKC are negative and hence is the payout ratio. WKC will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
  • The dividend of WKC is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP-7.46%
EPS Next 2Y13.74%
EPS Next 3Y1.37%
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 (4/30/2026, 10:15:54 AM)

26.7

-0.31 (-1.15%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Industry Strength91.3
Industry Growth90.68
Earnings (Last)04-23
Earnings (Next)07-29
Inst Owners116.34%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners4.23%
Ins Owner Change1.37%
Market Cap1.37B
Revenue(TTM)37.15B
Net Income(TTM)-567.20M
Analysts46
Price Target28.56 (6.97%)
Short Float %12.13%
Short Ratio7.05
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.06%
Yearly Dividend0.75
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.28%
DP-7.46%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years24
Ex-Date03-30
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)50.1%
Min EPS beat(2)-36.8%
Max EPS beat(2)136.99%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)27.3%
Min EPS beat(4)-36.8%
Max EPS beat(4)136.99%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)15.32%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)11.57%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)12.23%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.55%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.96%
Max Revenue beat(2)10.06%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.07%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.96%
Max Revenue beat(4)10.06%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.73%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-5.38%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.12%
PT rev (1m)-2.38%
PT rev (3m)-4.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-21.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.96%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.04%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.25
Fwd PE 10.8
P/S 0.04
P/FCF 20.44
P/OCF 10.44
P/B 1.14
P/tB 8.61
EV/EBITDA 6.15
EPS(TTM)2.18
EY8.16%
EPS(NY)2.47
Fwd EY9.26%
FCF(TTM)1.31
FCFY4.89%
OCF(TTM)2.56
OCFY9.58%
SpS724.44
BVpS23.47
TBVpS3.1
PEG (NY)0.79
PEG (5Y)1.15
Graham Number33.9316 (27.08%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -8.34%
ROE -47.12%
ROCE 9.15%
ROIC 6.51%
ROICexc 6.91%
ROICexgc 12.04%
OM 0.64%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 2.66%
FCFM 0.18%
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-Score5
Asset Turnover5.46
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.66
Debt/FCF 11.92
Debt/EBITDA 2.39
Cap/Depr 69.33%
Cap/Sales 0.17%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 39.67%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.05
Quick Ratio 0.87
Altman-Z 6.02
F-Score5
WACC9.23%
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)-0.91%
EPS 3Y-2.17%
EPS 5Y10.68%
EPS Q2Q%56.25%
EPS Next Y15.45%
EPS Next 2Y13.74%
EPS Next 3Y1.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.66%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.49%
Revenue growth 5Y12.64%
Sales Q2Q%2.46%
Revenue Next Year-0.94%
Revenue Next 2Y1.22%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.5%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y0.76%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.83%
EBIT growth 5Y5.55%
EBIT Next Year41.78%
EBIT Next 3Y14.74%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-54.2%
FCF growth 3Y55.84%
FCF growth 5Y-16.33%
OCF growth 1Y-43.59%
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 4 / 10 to WKC.


Can you provide the valuation status for WORLD KINECT CORP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to WORLD KINECT CORP (WKC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


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 15.45% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for WKC stock?

The dividend rating of WORLD KINECT CORP (WKC) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -7.46%.