World KinectWKC +4.75%70 Pretax Margin % is 0.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 0.29. 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 921 Oil & Gas companies, World Kinect ranks worse than 71.12% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. World Kinect's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $32 Mil. World Kinect's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $9,685 Mil. Therefore, World Kinect's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.33%.
The historical rank and industry rank for World Kinect's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WKC'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2 Med: 0.29 Max: 0.79
Current: -1.83
WKC's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 71.12% of 921
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.18
vs WKC: -1.83
World Kinect (NYSE:WKC) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
World Kinect Pretax Margin % Related Terms
World Kinect Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for World Kinect's Pretax 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.
WKC vs APC, CAPL, CLNE: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, World Kinect's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, World Kinect's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where World Kinect's Pretax Margin % 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.
World Kinect (WKC) has a Pretax Margin % of 0.33% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on World Kinect and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 0.29. According to the industry distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #655 out of 921 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 71.1%.
Is World Kinect's Pretax Margin % too high?
World Kinect's current Pretax Margin % of 0.33% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.29. The Oil & Gas industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.18. World Kinect's value of 0.33% is 93.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #655 out of 921 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Pretax Margin % compare to APC and CAPL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #655 out of 921 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places World Kinect in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.18. World Kinect's value of 0.33% is 93.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.29 vs. the industry median of 5.18, 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 Pretax Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 5.18, based on 921 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. World Kinect's current Pretax Margin % of 0.33% is 93.6% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on World Kinect and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Kinect's current Pretax Margin % is 0.33%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 0.29. 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 Pretax Margin % is 0.33%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.29 and 93.6% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.18. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For World Kinect (WKC), the current Pretax Margin % is 0.33% 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 $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:
Pretax Margin %: 0.33% (14% above median its 10-year median of 0.29)
GF Value™: $25.30 vs. price of $33.72 (33.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 93.6% below the Oil & Gas median (#655 of 921)
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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