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WORLD KINECT CORP (WKC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:WKC - US9814751064 - Common Stock

23.58 USD
-0.07 (-0.3%)
Last: 12/19/2025, 8:21:39 PM
23.58 USD
0 (0%)
Pre-Market: 12/22/2025, 5:00:47 AM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to WKC. WKC was compared to 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. The financial health of WKC is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. WKC has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
Each year in the past 5 years WKC has been 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

WKC has a Return On Assets of -7.21%. This is in the lower half of the industry: WKC underperforms 79.05% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -27.00%, WKC is not doing good in the industry: 80.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
WKC's Return On Invested Capital of 6.19% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WKC outperforms 55.24% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WKC is significantly below the industry average of 21.09%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.19%) for WKC is above the 3 year average (5.64%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector 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%
WKC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWKC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5

1.3 Margins

WKC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
WKC has a Operating Margin of 0.63%. This is in the lower half of the industry: WKC underperforms 72.86% of its industry peers.
WKC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
WKC's Gross Margin of 2.58% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WKC is outperformed by 76.67% of its industry peers.
WKC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
WKC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWKC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1 2 3 4

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2. Health

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.
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 a worse debt to assets ratio.
WKC Yearly Shares OutstandingWKC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
WKC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWKC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

WKC has an Altman-Z score of 6.99. This indicates that WKC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.99, WKC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WKC is 2.51, which is a good value as it means it would take WKC, 2.51 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WKC's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.51 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WKC outperforms 79.52% of its industry peers.
WKC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.47, WKC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 2.51
Altman-Z 6.99
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC10.24%
WKC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWKC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

WKC has a Current Ratio of 1.15. This is a normal value and indicates that WKC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WKC's Current ratio of 1.15 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WKC outperforms 51.43% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.99 indicates that WKC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WKC has a Quick ratio of 0.99. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WKC outperforms 52.38% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.15
Quick Ratio 0.99
WKC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWKC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -5.33% on average over the past years.
WKC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -15.23%.
Measured over the past years, WKC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.75% on average per year.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, WKC will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -0.90% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, WKC will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -6.18% on average per year.
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

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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 2014 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 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.57 indicates a reasonable valuation of WKC.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WKC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WKC is cheaper than 76.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.39. WKC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
WKC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.70.
WKC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WKC is cheaper than 75.24% of the companies in the same industry.
WKC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.84.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.57
Fwd PE 9.7
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 76.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WKC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.14
EV/EBITDA 4.78
WKC Per share dataWKC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 200 400 600

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y5.35%
EPS Next 3Y-0.9%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

WKC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.09%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.95, WKC has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, WKC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.09%

5.2 History

The dividend of WKC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 15.67%!
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)15.67%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years23
WKC Yearly Dividends per shareWKC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 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.
DP-9.23%
EPS Next 2Y5.35%
EPS Next 3Y-0.9%
WKC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWKC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M

WORLD KINECT CORP

NYSE:WKC (12/19/2025, 8:21:39 PM)

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23.58

-0.07 (-0.3%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)10-23 2025-10-23/amc
Earnings (Next)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Inst Owners110.17%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.85%
Ins Owner Change0.16%
Market Cap1.31B
Revenue(TTM)37.65B
Net Income(TTM)-436.80M
Analysts46
Price Target29.24 (24%)
Short Float %7.71%
Short Ratio5.76
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.09%
Yearly Dividend0.66
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.67%
DP-9.23%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years23
Ex-Date12-15 2025-12-15 (0.2)
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)1.08%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.49%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.57
Fwd PE 9.7
P/S 0.03
P/FCF 4.14
P/OCF 3.46
P/B 0.81
P/tB 2.37
EV/EBITDA 4.78
EPS(TTM)2.23
EY9.46%
EPS(NY)2.43
Fwd EY10.31%
FCF(TTM)5.7
FCFY24.16%
OCF(TTM)6.82
OCFY28.91%
SpS677.61
BVpS29.12
TBVpS9.96
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number38.22
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 6.99
F-Score4
WACC10.24%
ROIC/WACC0.6
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 of WORLD KINECT CORP (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 financial health of WORLD KINECT CORP (WKC) stock?

The financial health rating of WORLD KINECT CORP (WKC) is 5 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of WORLD KINECT CORP (WKC) stock?

The dividend rating of WORLD KINECT CORP (WKC) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -9.23%.