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World KinectWKC +4.04%70 EV-to-EBITDA is 62.49 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 798% above its 10-year median of 6.96. GuruFocus rates WKC with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 761 Oil & Gas companies, World Kinect ranks worse than 95.53% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, World Kinect's enterprise value is $2,656 Mil.
World Kinect's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $43 Mil. Therefore, World Kinect's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 62.49.
The historical rank and industry rank for World Kinect's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
WKC'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.68 Med: 6.96 Max: 67.74
Current: 62.49
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of World Kinect was 67.74. The lowest was -6.68. And the median was 6.96.
WKC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 95.53% of 761
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 7.69
vs WKC: 62.49
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
World Kinect (NYSE:WKC) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
World Kinect's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
World Kinect's share price for today is $39.68.
World Kinect's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-3.210.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for World Kinect's EV-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 EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, World Kinect's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where World Kinect's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
World Kinect's current Enterprise Value is $2,656 Mil.
World Kinect's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $43 Mil.
* 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 (WKC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 62.49 as of Jul. 27, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on World Kinect. This is 798% above median its historical median of 6.96. According to the industry distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #727 out of 761 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 95.5%.
Is World Kinect's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
World Kinect's current EV-to-EBITDA of 62.49 is 798% above median its 10-year median of 6.96. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.69. World Kinect's value of 62.49 is 712.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #727 out of 761 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to APC and DKL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #727 out of 761 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places World Kinect in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.69. World Kinect's value of 62.49 is 712.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.96 vs. the industry median of 7.69, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 7.69, based on 761 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. World Kinect's current EV-to-EBITDA of 62.49 is 712.6% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on World Kinect. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Kinect's current EV-to-EBITDA is 62.49, which is 798% above median its own 10-year median of 6.96. 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 $29.05, compared to a current price of $39.68 — trading 36.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 62.49, which is 798% above median its 10-year median of 6.96 and 712.6% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 7.69. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For World Kinect (WKC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 62.49 as of Jul. 27, 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 $39.68 is trading 36.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $29.05.
GuruFocus considers World Kinect to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WKC:
EV-to-EBITDA: 62.49 (798% above median its 10-year median of 6.96)
GF Value™: $29.05 vs. price of $39.68 (36.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 712.6% above the Oil & Gas median (#727 of 761)
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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