WORLD KINECT CORP (WKC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:WKC • US9814751064

24.97 USD
-1.62 (-6.09%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
24.8 USD
-0.17 (-0.68%)
After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:10:35 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

WKC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 206 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 is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.


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.
  • WKC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • WKC had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • WKC has a worse Return On Assets (-7.21%) than 80.10% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of WKC (-27.00%) is worse than 80.58% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of WKC (6.19%) 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 21.97%.
  • 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 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.
  • The Operating Margin of WKC (0.63%) is worse than 72.33% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WKC has declined.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 2.58%, WKC is not doing good in the industry: 76.70% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WKC has declined.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1 2 3 4

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WKC is destroying value.
  • There is no outstanding debt for WKC. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
WKC Yearly Shares OutstandingWKC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

  • WKC has an Altman-Z score of 7.01. 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 7.01, WKC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WKC has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.51. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as WKC would need 2.51 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • WKC has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.51) than 79.61% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47 indicates that WKC is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • WKC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.47. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WKC outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 2.51
Altman-Z 7.01
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC9.12%
WKC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWKC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.15 indicates that WKC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 1.15, WKC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% 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.
  • WKC has a Quick ratio (0.99) which is in line with 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for WKC have decreased strongly by -12.79% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.68% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.79%
EPS 3Y-2.17%
EPS 5Y10.68%
EPS Q2Q%-51.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-7.49%

3.2 Future

  • WKC is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.63% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to decrease by -2.44% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y27.26%
EPS Next 2Y5.63%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.13%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.44%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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.
WKC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWKC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.07, the valuation of WKC can be described as correct.
  • WKC's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WKC is cheaper than 66.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WKC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.99, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.27, the valuation of WKC can be described as very reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WKC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WKC to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.06), we can say WKC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.07
Fwd PE 10.27
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 rather cheap valuation: WKC is cheaper than 81.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • WKC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WKC is cheaper than 94.66% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.38
EV/EBITDA 5.27
WKC Per share dataWKC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 200 400 600

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)0.48
PEG (5Y)1.22
EPS Next 2Y5.63%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.03%, WKC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • WKC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.55.
  • WKC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.85.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.03%

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 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.
  • 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 2Y5.63%
EPS Next 3YN/A
WKC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWKC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M

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WORLD KINECT CORP

NYSE:WKC (2/20/2026, 8:10:35 PM)

After market: 24.8 -0.17 (-0.68%)

24.97

-1.62 (-6.09%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-19
Earnings (Next)04-22
Inst Owners110.41%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.85%
Ins Owner Change0.16%
Market Cap1.39B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)-436.80M
Analysts46
Price Target29.24 (17.1%)
Short Float %11.31%
Short Ratio6.36
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.03%
Yearly Dividend0.66
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.67%
DP-9.23%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years23
Ex-DateN/A
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.45%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.07
Fwd PE 10.27
P/S 0.04
P/FCF 4.38
P/OCF 3.66
P/B 0.86
P/tB 2.51
EV/EBITDA 5.27
EPS(TTM)1.91
EY7.65%
EPS(NY)2.43
Fwd EY9.73%
FCF(TTM)5.7
FCFY22.81%
OCF(TTM)6.82
OCFY27.3%
SpS677.61
BVpS29.12
TBVpS9.96
PEG (NY)0.48
PEG (5Y)1.22
Graham Number35.38
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 7.01
F-Score4
WACC9.12%
ROIC/WACC0.68
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)-12.79%
EPS 3Y-2.17%
EPS 5Y10.68%
EPS Q2Q%-51.61%
EPS Next Y27.26%
EPS Next 2Y5.63%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-7.49%
Revenue Next Year1.13%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.44%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 for WKC stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 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 2 / 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 13.07 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.86.


How financially healthy is WORLD KINECT CORP?

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