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World KinectSTU:WFK +5.66%55 Operating Margin % is 0.75% as of Jun. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates STU:WFK with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €25.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 916 Oil & Gas companies, World Kinect ranks worse than 72.05% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. World Kinect's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €89 Mil. World Kinect's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €11,797 Mil. Therefore, World Kinect's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.75%.
Warning Sign:
World Kinect Corp operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for World Kinect's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:WFK'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46 Med: 0.61 Max: 0.87
Current: 0.67
STU:WFK's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 72.05% of 916
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 6.905
vs STU:WFK: 0.67
World Kinect's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -2.60% per year.
World Kinect (STU:WFK) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
World Kinect Operating Margin % Related Terms
World Kinect Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for World Kinect's Operating Margin % 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.
STU:WFK vs APC, CAPL, DKL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, World Kinect's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating Margin % 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 Operating Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, World Kinect's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where World Kinect's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
World Kinect's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (STU:WFK) has a Operating Margin % of 0.75% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on World Kinect and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 0.61. Over the past decade, World Kinect's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.46 to 0.87. According to the industry distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #660 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 72.1%.
Is World Kinect's Operating Margin % too high?
World Kinect's current Operating Margin % of 0.75% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 0.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 0.87. The Oil & Gas industry median Operating Margin % is 6.91. World Kinect's value of 0.75% is 89.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #660 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, World Kinect has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does World Kinect's Operating Margin % compare to APC and CAPL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #660 out of 916 companies for Operating Margin %. This places World Kinect in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.91. World Kinect's value of 0.75% is 89.1% below this benchmark. Historically, World Kinect's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.46 to 0.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 6.91, 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 Operating Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Operating Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 6.91, based on 916 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. World Kinect's current Operating Margin % of 0.75% is 89.1% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on World Kinect and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Kinect's current Operating Margin % is 0.75%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 0.61. 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 (STU:WFK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €25.40, compared to a current price of €33.60 — trading 32.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 0.75%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 89.1% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 6.91. World Kinect's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For World Kinect (STU:WFK), the current Operating Margin % is 0.75% as of Jun. 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 (STU:WFK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Kinect stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €33.60 is trading 32.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €25.40.
GuruFocus considers World Kinect to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:WFK:
Operating Margin %: 0.75% (23% above median its 10-year median of 0.61)
GF Value™: €25.40 vs. price of €33.60 (32.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 89.1% below the Oil & Gas median (#660 of 916)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU: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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