WORLD KINECT CORP (WKC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:WKC - US9814751064 - Common Stock
24.2 USD
+0.16 (+0.67%)
Taking everything into account, WKC scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WKC was compared to 209 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While WKC seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. WKC has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
WKC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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: 79.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
WKC has a worse Return On Equity (-27.00%) than 80.38% of its industry peers.
WKC has a Return On Invested Capital (6.19%) which is in line with its industry peers.
WKC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.64%. This is significantly below the industry average of 20.87%.
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
WKC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
WKC's Operating Margin of 0.63% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WKC is outperformed by 74.16% of its industry peers.
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 77.51% 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
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.
The number of shares outstanding for WKC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for WKC is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.99 indicates that WKC is not in any danger for 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 92.34% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.51, WKC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.43% of the companies in the same industry.
WKC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
WKC has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.47) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.99 |
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC10.2%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 1.15, WKC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.72% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.99 indicates that WKC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.99, WKC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 |
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.
The Revenue for WKC has decreased by -15.23% in the past year. This is quite bad
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.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -6.18% on average over the next years.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.85, the valuation of WKC can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WKC is valued a bit cheaper than 75.60% of the companies in the same industry.
WKC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.96, the valuation of WKC can be described as very reasonable.
WKC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WKC is cheaper than 75.60% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.96, WKC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WKC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.08% of the companies are valued more expensively.
WKC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WKC is cheaper than 93.30% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.86 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y5.35%
EPS Next 3Y-0.9%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.09%, WKC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
WKC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.71.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, 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 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
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%
NYSE:WKC (12/12/2025, 10:26:33 AM)
24.2
+0.16 (+0.67%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners110.17%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.85%
Ins Owner Change0.16%
Market Cap1.34B
Revenue(TTM)37.65B
Net Income(TTM)-436.80M
Analysts46
Price Target29.24 (20.83%)
Short Float %8.31%
Short Ratio7.24
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)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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.96 | ||
| P/S | 0.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.25 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.55 | ||
| P/B | 0.83 | ||
| P/tB | 2.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.86 |
EPS(TTM)2.23
EY9.21%
EPS(NY)2.43
Fwd EY10.04%
FCF(TTM)5.7
FCFY23.54%
OCF(TTM)6.82
OCFY28.17%
SpS677.61
BVpS29.12
TBVpS9.96
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number38.22
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
WACC10.2%
ROIC/WACC0.61
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
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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%.