WORLD KINECT CORP (WKC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:WKC • US9814751064
26.95 USD
-0.14 (-0.52%)
At close: Feb 3, 2026
26.95 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/3/2026, 7:00:00 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to WKC. WKC was compared to 207 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
- In the past year WKC was profitable.
- In the past year WKC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 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
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -7.21%, WKC is doing worse than 79.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Equity value of -27.00%, WKC is not doing good in the industry: 80.19% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.19%, WKC is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WKC is significantly below the industry average of 21.94%.
- 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 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.
- The Operating Margin of WKC (0.63%) is worse than 72.46% of its industry peers.
- WKC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of WKC (2.58%) is worse than 76.81% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WKC has declined.
| 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.
- 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WKC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- WKC has an Altman-Z score of 7.02. This indicates that WKC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 7.02, WKC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.79% 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.
- WKC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.51. This is in the better half of the industry: WKC outperforms 79.23% of its industry peers.
- WKC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of WKC (0.47) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.02 |
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC10.06%
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 of 1.15. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WKC outperforms 50.72% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.99 indicates that WKC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of WKC (0.99) is comparable to the rest of the 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%.
- WKC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -5.33% yearly.
- WKC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -15.23%.
- 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
- WKC is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -0.90% yearly.
- 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
- 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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.09, the valuation of WKC can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WKC is valued a bit cheaper than 72.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.18. WKC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.09, the valuation of WKC can be described as reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WKC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WKC is cheaper than 75.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.51, WKC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WKC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.85% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WKC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.20% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.35 |
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
- WKC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.03%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- WKC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.64.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, WKC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 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.
DP-9.23%
EPS Next 2Y5.35%
EPS Next 3Y-0.9%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)10-23 2025-10-23/amc
Earnings (Next)02-19 2026-02-19/amc
Inst Owners110.41%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.85%
Ins Owner Change0.16%
Market Cap1.50B
Revenue(TTM)37.65B
Net Income(TTM)-436.80M
Analysts46
Price Target29.24 (8.5%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)-6.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.49%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.09 | ||
| P/S | 0.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.73 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.95 | ||
| P/B | 0.93 | ||
| P/tB | 2.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.35 |
EPS(TTM)2.23
EY8.27%
EPS(NY)2.43
Fwd EY9.02%
FCF(TTM)5.7
FCFY21.14%
OCF(TTM)6.82
OCFY25.29%
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 | 7.02 |
F-Score4
WACC10.06%
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
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 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 valuation of WORLD KINECT CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WORLD KINECT CORP (WKC) is 12.09 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.93.
How financially healthy is WORLD KINECT CORP?
The financial health rating of WORLD KINECT CORP (WKC) is 5 / 10.