WORLD KINECT CORP (WKC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:WKC • US9814751064
24.98 USD
+0.03 (+0.12%)
At close: Mar 2, 2026
24.91 USD
-0.07 (-0.28%)
Pre-Market: 3/3/2026, 4:06:05 AM
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.
1. Profitability
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.
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's Return On Equity of -47.30% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WKC is outperformed by 85.99% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.35%, WKC is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.97% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WKC is significantly below the industry average of 22.15%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (5.59%) for WKC is below the current ROIC(6.35%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- The Operating Margin of WKC (0.62%) is worse than 72.46% of its industry peers.
- WKC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 2.57%, WKC is not doing good in the industry: 76.81% 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 | 0.62% | ||
| 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%
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.
- WKC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WKC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.07, WKC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 (0.53) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.96 |
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC6.78%
2.3 Liquidity
- WKC has a Current Ratio of 1.06. This is a normal value and indicates that WKC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.06, WKC is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.92 indicates that WKC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.92, WKC is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.34% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- WKC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -12.79%.
- Measured over the past years, WKC shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.68% on average per year.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.63% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -2.44% on average over the next years.
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
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.08, 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 73.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.13, WKC is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.28, the valuation of WKC can be described as very reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WKC is valued cheaper than 87.92% of the companies in the same industry.
- WKC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.11, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.28 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 77.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WKC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WKC indicates a rather cheap valuation: WKC is cheaper than 93.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.8 |
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)0.48
PEG (5Y)1.22
EPS Next 2Y5.63%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- WKC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.03%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.46, WKC has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, WKC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 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
5.3 Sustainability
- WKC has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
- WKC's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP-6.72%
EPS Next 2Y5.63%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-19 2026-02-19/amc
Earnings (Next)04-22 2026-04-22
Inst Owners110.41%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.85%
Ins Owner Change0.16%
Market Cap1.39B
Revenue(TTM)36.92B
Net Income(TTM)-614.50M
Analysts46
Price Target28.56 (14.33%)
Short Float %11.31%
Short Ratio6.49
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.28 | ||
| P/S | 0.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.12 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.75 | ||
| P/B | 1.07 | ||
| P/tB | 5.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.8 |
EPS(TTM)1.91
EY7.65%
EPS(NY)2.43
Fwd EY9.73%
FCF(TTM)4.08
FCFY16.33%
OCF(TTM)5.26
OCFY21.06%
SpS664.45
BVpS23.38
TBVpS4.5
PEG (NY)0.48
PEG (5Y)1.22
Graham Number31.7
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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
WACC6.78%
ROIC/WACC0.94
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 13.08 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.07.
How financially healthy is WORLD KINECT CORP?
The financial health rating of WORLD KINECT CORP (WKC) is 6 / 10.