WKC (World Kinect) Days Payable: 29.08 (As of Mar. 2026) — 21% Above Median


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GF Value $25.30
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What is World Kinect Days Payable?

World Kinect WKC +4.75% 70 Days Payable is 29.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 23.96. GuruFocus rates WKC with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 854 Oil & Gas companies, World Kinect ranks worse than 79.63% on this metric.

World Kinect's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,000 Mil. World Kinect's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $9,414 Mil. Hence, World Kinect's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.08.

The historical rank and industry rank for World Kinect's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

WKC' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.67   Med: 23.96   Max: 35.72
Current: 27.43

During the past 13 years, World Kinect's highest Days Payable was 35.72. The lowest was 18.67. And the median was 23.96.

WKC's Days Payable is ranked worse than
79.63% of 854 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 57.145 vs WKC: 27.43

World Kinect's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (26.00) to Mar. 2026 (29.08). It may suggest that World Kinect delayed paying its suppliers.


World Kinect Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for World Kinect's Days Payable 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.

World Kinect Days Payable Chart

World Kinect Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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World Kinect Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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WKC vs APC, CAPL, CLNE: Days Payable Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, World Kinect's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Days Payable vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, World Kinect's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where World Kinect's Days Payable falls into.


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World Kinect Days Payable Calculation

Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.

World Kinect's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (2726.5 + 2586.9) / 2 ) / 35968.8*365
=2656.7 / 35968.8*365
=26.96

World Kinect's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (2586.9 + 3413.1) / 2 ) / 9413.8*365 / 4
=3000 / 9413.8*365 / 4
=29.08

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Payable →
What does a Days Payable of 29.08 mean?
World Kinect (WKC) has a Days Payable of 29.08 as of Mar. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on World Kinect and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 23.96. Over the past decade, World Kinect's Days Payable has ranged from 18.67 to 35.72. According to the industry distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #680 out of 854 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 79.6%.
Is World Kinect's Days Payable too high?
World Kinect's current Days Payable of 29.08 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 23.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.67 to a high of 35.72. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Payable is 57.15. World Kinect's value of 29.08 is 49.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #680 out of 854 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, World Kinect has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does World Kinect's Days Payable compare to APC and CAPL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #680 out of 854 companies for Days Payable. This places World Kinect in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 57.15. World Kinect's value of 29.08 is 49.1% below this benchmark. Historically, World Kinect's own Days Payable has ranged from 18.67 to 35.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.96 vs. the industry median of 57.15, World Kinect has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Payable for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Days Payable among Oil & Gas companies is 57.15, based on 854 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. World Kinect's current Days Payable of 29.08 is 49.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on World Kinect and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Payable is 57.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Kinect's current Days Payable is 29.08, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 23.96. 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 (WKC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.30, compared to a current price of $33.72 — trading 33.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 29.08, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 23.96 and 49.1% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 57.15. World Kinect's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For World Kinect (WKC), the current Days Payable is 29.08 as of Mar. 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 (WKC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Kinect stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $33.72 is trading 33.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.30. GuruFocus considers World Kinect to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WKC:

  • Days Payable: 29.08 (21% above median its 10-year median of 23.96)
  • GF Value™: $25.30 vs. price of $33.72 (33.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 49.1% below the Oil & Gas median (#680 of 854)

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World Kinect Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges WFK:Germany
Address 9800 Northwest 41st Street, Miami, FL, USA, 33178
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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