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World KinectWKC -2.19%68 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.50 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 2.26. GuruFocus rates WKC with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.63 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 705 Oil & Gas companies, World Kinect ranks worse than 141843.83% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for World Kinect's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
WKC'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.69 Med: 2.26 Max: 6.94
Current: -1.69
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of World Kinect was 6.94. The lowest was -1.69. And the median was 2.26.
WKC's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 705
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 2.01
vs WKC: -1.69
World Kinect (NYSE:WKC) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
World Kinect Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
World Kinect Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for World Kinect's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, World Kinect's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, World Kinect's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where World Kinect's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
World Kinect (WKC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.50 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on World Kinect. This is 11% above median its historical median of 2.26. According to the industry distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #999999 out of 705 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is World Kinect's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
World Kinect's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.50 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 2.26. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. World Kinect's value of 2.50 is 24.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #999999 out of 705 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, World Kinect has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does World Kinect's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to APC and CAPL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #999999 out of 705 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places World Kinect in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. World Kinect's value of 2.50 is 24.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.26 vs. the industry median of 2.01, World Kinect has consistently been above 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 2.01, based on 705 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. World Kinect's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.50 is 24.4% above 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on World Kinect. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Kinect's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.50, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 2.26. 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 $25.63, compared to a current price of $35.70 — trading 39.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.50, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 2.26 and 24.4% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 2.01. World Kinect's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For World Kinect (WKC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.50 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 $35.70 is trading 39.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.63.
GuruFocus considers World Kinect to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WKC:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.50 (11% above median its 10-year median of 2.26)
GF Value™: $25.63 vs. price of $35.70 (39.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.4% above the Oil & Gas median (#999999 of 705)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WKC 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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