WORLD KINECT CORP (WKC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:WKC • US9814751064
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22.98 USD
-0.16 (-0.69%)
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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.
1. WKC Profitability Analysis
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.
- WKC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- WKC has a worse Return On Assets (-10.48%) than 80.86% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -47.30%, WKC is doing worse than 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- WKC has a Return On Invested Capital (6.35%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WKC is significantly below the industry average of 22.60%.
- 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
- With a Operating Margin value of 0.62%, WKC is not doing good in the industry: 71.77% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WKC has declined.
- WKC's Gross Margin of 2.57% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WKC is outperformed by 77.03% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WKC has declined.
| 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. WKC Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WKC is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WKC has less shares outstanding
- 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.
2.2 Solvency
- WKC has an Altman-Z score of 6.93. This indicates that WKC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- WKC has a Altman-Z score of 6.93. This is amongst the best in the industry. WKC outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of WKC is 3.07, which is a good value as it means it would take WKC, 3.07 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of WKC (3.07) is better than 76.08% of its industry peers.
- 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 of 0.53. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WKC outperforms 48.80% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.93 |
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC9.18%
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.
- WKC's Current ratio of 1.06 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WKC outperforms 44.98% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.92 indicates that WKC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- WKC has a Quick ratio (0.92) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 |
3. WKC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- WKC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -12.79%.
- WKC shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.68% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, WKC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -12.45% in the last 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)-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 1.37% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.50% on average over the next years.
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
- 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. WKC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- WKC is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.03.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WKC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WKC is cheaper than 78.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WKC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.18), we can say WKC is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.42 indicates a reasonable valuation of WKC.
- 80.38% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WKC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- WKC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 37.96.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- WKC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WKC is cheaper than 82.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WKC indicates a rather cheap valuation: WKC is cheaper than 95.69% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.18 |
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)0.78
PEG (5Y)1.13
EPS Next 2Y13.74%
EPS Next 3Y1.37%
5. WKC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.35%, WKC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.23, WKC pays a bit more dividend than 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 | 3.35% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WKC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 13.28%!
- 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)13.28%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years24
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-6.72%
EPS Next 2Y13.74%
EPS Next 3Y1.37%
WKC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:WKC (4/14/2026, 10:30:06 AM)
22.98
-0.16 (-0.69%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-19 2026-02-19/amc
Earnings (Next)04-23 2026-04-23
Inst Owners116.34%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners4.23%
Ins Owner Change1.57%
Market Cap1.18B
Revenue(TTM)36.92B
Net Income(TTM)-614.50M
Analysts46
Price Target27.88 (21.32%)
Short Float %11.86%
Short Ratio7.26
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.35% |
Yearly Dividend0.75
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.28%
DP-6.72%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years24
Ex-Date03-30 2026-03-30 (0.2)
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)-2.38%
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)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.04%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.42 | ||
| P/S | 0.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.2 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.03 | ||
| P/B | 0.91 | ||
| P/tB | 4.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.18 |
EPS(TTM)1.91
EY8.31%
EPS(NY)2.21
Fwd EY9.6%
FCF(TTM)4.42
FCFY19.24%
OCF(TTM)5.7
OCFY24.8%
SpS719.9
BVpS25.33
TBVpS4.87
PEG (NY)0.78
PEG (5Y)1.13
Graham Number33
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 | 2.16 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 89.61% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.93 |
F-Score6
WACC9.18%
ROIC/WACC0.69
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 Y15.45%
EPS Next 2Y13.74%
EPS Next 3Y1.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.45%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.49%
Revenue growth 5Y12.64%
Sales Q2Q%-7.49%
Revenue Next Year-0.94%
Revenue Next 2Y1.22%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.5%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-7.65%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.83%
EBIT growth 5Y5.55%
EBIT Next Year41.78%
EBIT Next 3Y14.74%
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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WORLD KINECT CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WKC.
Can you provide the valuation status for WORLD KINECT CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to WORLD KINECT CORP (WKC). This can be considered as Undervalued.
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 -6.72%.