WKC (World Kinect) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


WKC World Kinect Corp WKC
70 GF Score
Price $33.72
GF Value $25.30
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is World Kinect Moat Score?

World Kinect WKC +4.75% 70 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 29, 2026. 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 1,044 Oil & Gas companies, World Kinect ranks better than 76.53% on this metric.

World Kinect has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

World Kinect has No Moat: World Kinect operates in a competitive energy distribution market with limited differentiation. It lacks significant intellectual property, brand strength, or cost advantages, facing intense competition that limits its market share and pricing power.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes World Kinect might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

World Kinect  (NYSE:WKC) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

World Kinect Moat Score Related Terms

WKC vs APC, CAPL, DKL: Moat Score Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where World Kinect's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
World Kinect (WKC) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #245 out of 1044 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is World Kinect's Moat Score too high?
World Kinect's current Moat Score is 3. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. World Kinect's value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #245 out of 1044 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 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does World Kinect's Moat Score compare to APC and CAPL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #245 out of 1044 companies for Moat Score. This places World Kinect in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. World Kinect's value of 3 is 200% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Moat Score among Oil & Gas companies is 1.00, based on 1,044 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Moat Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. World Kinect's current Moat Score of 3 is 200% 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Moat Score is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Kinect's current Moat Score is 3. 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 Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For World Kinect (WKC), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 29, 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:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $25.30 vs. price of $33.72 (33.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Oil & Gas median (#245 of 1044)

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 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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