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World KinectFRA:WFK +1.32%68 Buyback Yield % is 7.16 as of Sep. 02, 2026, which is 127% above its 10-year median of 3.15. GuruFocus rates FRA:WFK with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €26.28 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 416 Oil & Gas companies, World Kinect ranks better than 94.95% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for World Kinect's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FRA:WFK vs CAPL, APC, DKL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, World Kinect's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
World Kinect Buyback Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, World Kinect's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where World Kinect's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
World Kinect (FRA:WFK) has a Buyback Yield % of 7.16 as of Sep. 02, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on World Kinect and its competitors. This is 127% above median its historical median of 3.15. According to the industry distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #21 out of 416 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is World Kinect's Buyback Yield % too high?
World Kinect's current Buyback Yield % of 7.16 is 127% above median its 10-year median of 3.15. Based on the distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #21 out of 416 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, World Kinect has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does World Kinect's Buyback Yield % compare to CAPL and APC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #21 out of 416 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places World Kinect in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on World Kinect and its competitors. World Kinect's current Buyback Yield % is 7.16, which is 127% above median its own 10-year median of 3.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is World Kinect stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Kinect (FRA:WFK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.28, compared to a current price of €30.60 — trading 16.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 7.16, which is 127% above median its 10-year median of 3.15. World Kinect's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For World Kinect (FRA:WFK), the current Buyback Yield % is 7.16 as of Sep. 02, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is World Kinect (FRA:WFK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Kinect stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €30.60 is trading 16.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €26.28.
GuruFocus considers World Kinect to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WFK:
Buyback Yield %: 7.16 (127% above median its 10-year median of 3.15)
GF Value™: €26.28 vs. price of €30.60 (16.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WFK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
World Kinect Corp is an energy management company involved in providing supply fulfillment, energy procurement advisory services, and transaction and payment management solutions to commercial and industrial customers. It sells and delivers liquid fuels, natural gas, electricity, renewable energy, and other sustainability solutions. The company operates in three reportable segments consisting of aviation, land, and marine. It earns the majority of its revenue from the Aviation segment.
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