World KinectWKC -0.42%68 PB Ratio is 1.42 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 0.92. GuruFocus rates WKC with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 923 Oil & Gas companies, World Kinect ranks worse than 51.03% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-07-04), World Kinect's share price is $33.21. World Kinect's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $23.42. Hence, World Kinect's PB Ratio of today is 1.42.
Warning Sign:
World Kinect Corp stock PB Ratio (=1.42) is close to 5-year high of 1.44.
The historical rank and industry rank for World Kinect's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WKC'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55 Med: 0.92 Max: 1.75
Current: 1.42
During the past 13 years, World Kinect's highest PB Ratio was 1.75. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 0.92.
WKC's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 51.03% of 923
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.38
vs WKC: 1.42
During the past 12 months, World Kinect's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -31.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -9.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of World Kinect was 54.10% per year. The lowest was -9.10% per year. And the median was 14.80% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
World Kinect PB Ratio Related Terms
World Kinect PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for World Kinect's PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, World Kinect's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where World Kinect's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
World Kinect's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
World Kinect (WKC) has a PB Ratio of 1.42 as of Jul. 04, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on World Kinect and its competitors. This is 54% above median its historical median of 0.92. Over the past decade, World Kinect's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 1.75. According to the industry distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #471 out of 923 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 51%.
Is World Kinect's PB Ratio too high?
World Kinect's current PB Ratio of 1.42 is 54% above median its 10-year median of 0.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 1.75. The Oil & Gas industry median PB Ratio is 1.38. World Kinect's value of 1.42 is 2.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #471 out of 923 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 PB Ratio compare to APC and CAPL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #471 out of 923 companies for PB Ratio. This places World Kinect in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.38. World Kinect's value of 1.42 is 2.9% above this benchmark. Historically, World Kinect's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 1.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.92 vs. the industry median of 1.38, 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 PB Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median PB Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.38, based on 923 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. World Kinect's current PB Ratio of 1.42 is 2.9% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on World Kinect and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Kinect's current PB Ratio is 1.42, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 0.92. 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 $25.40, compared to a current price of $33.21 — trading 30.7% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.42, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 0.92 and 2.9% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.38. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For World Kinect (WKC), the current PB Ratio is 1.42 as of Jul. 04, 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 $33.21 is trading 30.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.40.
GuruFocus considers World Kinect to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WKC:
PB Ratio: 1.42 (54% above median its 10-year median of 0.92)
GF Value™: $25.40 vs. price of $33.21 (30.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.9% above the Oil & Gas median (#471 of 923)
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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