World KinectWKC +2.67%68 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 1.88. GuruFocus rates WKC with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,024 Oil & Gas companies, World Kinect ranks worse than 80.27% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. World Kinect's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $105 Mil. World Kinect's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,287 Mil. Therefore, World Kinect's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.98%.
The historical rank and industry rank for World Kinect's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
WKC'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.16 Med: 1.88 Max: 3.76
Current: -11.03
During the past 13 years, World Kinect's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 3.76%. The lowest was -12.16%. And the median was 1.88%.
WKC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 80.27% of 1024
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 2.08
vs WKC: -11.03
World Kinect (NYSE:WKC) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
World Kinect Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
World Kinect Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for World Kinect's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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, DKL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, World Kinect's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, World Kinect's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where World Kinect's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.98% mean?
World Kinect (WKC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.98% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on World Kinect and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.88. According to the industry distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #822 out of 1024 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 80.3%.
Is World Kinect's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
World Kinect's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.98% is near median its 10-year median of 1.88. The Oil & Gas industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.08. World Kinect's value of 1.98% is 4.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #822 out of 1024 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to APC and CAPL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #822 out of 1024 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places World Kinect in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.08. World Kinect's value of 1.98% is 4.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.88 vs. the industry median of 2.08, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Oil & Gas companies is 2.08, based on 1,024 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. World Kinect's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.98% is 4.8% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on World Kinect and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Kinect's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.98%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.88. 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 $25.51, compared to a current price of $35.32 — trading 38.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.98%, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.88 and 4.8% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 2.08. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For World Kinect (WKC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.98% 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 $35.32 is trading 38.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.51.
GuruFocus considers World Kinect to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WKC:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.98% (near median its 10-year median of 1.88)
GF Value™: $25.51 vs. price of $35.32 (38.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.8% below the Oil & Gas median (#822 of 1024)
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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