WORLD KINECT CORP (WKC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:WKC - US9814751064 - Common Stock
23.12 USD
+0.07 (+0.3%)
Overall WKC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated WKC against 210 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 valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WKC had positive earnings in the past year.
WKC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years WKC has been profitable.
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: 79.05% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
WKC has a worse Return On Equity (-27.00%) than 80.95% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 6.19%, WKC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.71% 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 21.66%.
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
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WKC has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 0.63%, WKC is doing worse than 74.76% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WKC has declined.
WKC has a Gross Margin of 2.58%. This is in the lower half of the industry: WKC underperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), WKC is destroying value.
WKC has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WKC has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, WKC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.99 indicates that WKC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of WKC (6.99) is better than 92.86% of its industry peers.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.51, WKC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.52% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47 indicates that WKC is not too dependend on debt financing.
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 | 6.99 |
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC10.35%
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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
WKC has a Quick Ratio of 1.15. This is a bad value and indicates that WKC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WKC has a Quick ratio (0.99) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.69% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -5.33% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, WKC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -15.23% in the last year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, WKC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.61% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -4.85% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-4.3%
EPS Next 2Y10.24%
EPS Next 3Y13.61%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-12.83%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.99%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.85%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.37, the valuation of WKC can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WKC is valued a bit cheaper than 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.07. WKC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.69 indicates a reasonable valuation of WKC.
WKC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WKC is cheaper than 82.38% of the companies in the same industry.
WKC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.08, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WKC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WKC is cheaper than 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
94.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WKC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.7 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WKC's earnings are expected to grow with 13.61% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y10.24%
EPS Next 3Y13.61%
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.
WKC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.90.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, WKC pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.09% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of WKC grows each year by 15.67%, 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 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.
The dividend of WKC is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP-9.23%
EPS Next 2Y10.24%
EPS Next 3Y13.61%
NYSE:WKC (11/21/2025, 1:00:04 PM)
23.12
+0.07 (+0.3%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners113.66%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.82%
Ins Owner Change2.83%
Market Cap1.28B
Revenue(TTM)37.65B
Net Income(TTM)-436.80M
Analysts46
Price Target29.24 (26.47%)
Short Float %7.72%
Short Ratio5.86
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.09% |
Yearly Dividend0.66
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.67%
DP-9.23%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years23
Ex-Date
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)1.18%
PT rev (3m)-5.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-18.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-18.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.78%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.01%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.69 | ||
| P/S | 0.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.06 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.39 | ||
| P/B | 0.79 | ||
| P/tB | 2.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.7 |
EPS(TTM)2.23
EY9.65%
EPS(NY)2.66
Fwd EY11.51%
FCF(TTM)5.7
FCFY24.65%
OCF(TTM)6.82
OCFY29.49%
SpS677.86
BVpS29.13
TBVpS9.97
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number38.23
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 | 6.99 |
F-Score4
WACC10.35%
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-4.3%
EPS Next 2Y10.24%
EPS Next 3Y13.61%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.23%
Revenue growth 3Y10.4%
Revenue growth 5Y2.75%
Sales Q2Q%-10.48%
Revenue Next Year-12.83%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.99%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.85%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y10.69%
EBIT growth 3Y17.01%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.07%
EBIT Next Year40.39%
EBIT Next 3Y16.41%
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
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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%.