WORLD KINECT CORP (WKC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:WKC • US9814751064
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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
- WKC had positive earnings in the past year.
- 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 81.34% of its industry peers.
- WKC has a worse Return On Equity (-47.30%) than 84.21% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of WKC (6.35%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- WKC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.59%. This is significantly below the industry average of 23.05%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (6.35%) for WKC is above the 3 year average (5.59%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 0.62%, WKC is doing worse than 72.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WKC has declined.
- The Gross Margin of WKC (2.57%) is worse than 76.56% of its industry peers.
- 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. WKC Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), WKC is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WKC has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, WKC has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, WKC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 6.93, WKC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.39% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- WKC has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.07) than 75.60% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53 indicates that WKC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of WKC (0.53) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.93 |
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC9.23%
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.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.06, WKC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.98% 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.
- 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
- The earnings per share for WKC have decreased strongly by -12.79% in the last year.
- WKC shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.68% yearly.
- 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 18.38% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.50% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y18.98%
EPS Next 2Y18.38%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. WKC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- WKC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.85.
- WKC's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WKC is cheaper than 80.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- WKC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.23.
- WKC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.96.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WKC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.60% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.42. WKC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 84.21% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WKC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 96.17% 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 | 5.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.1 |
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.
- WKC's earnings are expected to grow with 18.38% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.62
PEG (5Y)1.11
EPS Next 2Y18.38%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. WKC Dividend Analysis
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 3.29, WKC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, WKC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.03% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of WKC grows each year by 13.28%, which is quite nice.
- WKC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- WKC has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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.
- The dividend of WKC is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-6.72%
EPS Next 2Y18.38%
EPS Next 3YN/A
WKC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
22.64
+0.03 (+0.13%)
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 Owners116.1%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners4.17%
Ins Owner Change2.23%
Market Cap1.16B
Revenue(TTM)36.92B
Net Income(TTM)-614.50M
Analysts46
Price Target28.56 (26.15%)
Short Float %11.91%
Short Ratio6.68
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)-21.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.51%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.04%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.96 | ||
| P/S | 0.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.12 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.97 | ||
| P/B | 0.89 | ||
| P/tB | 4.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.1 |
EPS(TTM)1.91
EY8.44%
EPS(NY)2.27
Fwd EY10.04%
FCF(TTM)4.42
FCFY19.53%
OCF(TTM)5.7
OCFY25.18%
SpS719.9
BVpS25.33
TBVpS4.87
PEG (NY)0.62
PEG (5Y)1.11
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
WACC9.23%
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 Y18.98%
EPS Next 2Y18.38%
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 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.
What is the valuation status for WKC stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 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 11.85 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.89.
How financially healthy is WORLD KINECT CORP?
The financial health rating of WORLD KINECT CORP (WKC) is 6 / 10.