World KinectWKC -0.42%68 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 51.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 279% above its 10-year median of 13.52. GuruFocus rates WKC with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 944 Oil & Gas companies, World Kinect ranks worse than 95.34% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. World Kinect's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $105 Mil. World Kinect's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $205 Mil. Therefore, World Kinect's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 51.25%.
The historical rank and industry rank for World Kinect's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
WKC'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -162.6 Med: 13.52 Max: 23.2
Current: -143.67
During the past 13 years, World Kinect's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 23.20%. The lowest was -162.60%. And the median was 13.52%.
WKC's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 95.34% of 944
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 6.73
vs WKC: -143.67
World Kinect (NYSE:WKC) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
World Kinect Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
World Kinect Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for World Kinect's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, World Kinect's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, World Kinect's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where World Kinect's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity 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.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 51.25% mean?
World Kinect (WKC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 51.25% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on World Kinect and its competitors. This is 279% above median its historical median of 13.52. According to the industry distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #900 out of 944 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 95.3%.
Is World Kinect's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
World Kinect's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 51.25% is 279% above median its 10-year median of 13.52. The Oil & Gas industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.73. World Kinect's value of 51.25% is 661.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #900 out of 944 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-Equity compare to APC and CAPL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #900 out of 944 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places World Kinect in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.73. World Kinect's value of 51.25% is 661.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.52 vs. the industry median of 6.73, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Oil & Gas companies is 6.73, based on 944 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. World Kinect's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 51.25% is 661.5% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on World Kinect and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Kinect's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 51.25%, which is 279% above median its own 10-year median of 13.52. 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 $25.38, compared to a current price of $33.21 — trading 30.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 51.25%, which is 279% above median its 10-year median of 13.52 and 661.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 6.73. 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-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For World Kinect (WKC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 51.25% 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 $33.21 is trading 30.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.38.
GuruFocus considers World Kinect to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WKC:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 51.25% (279% above median its 10-year median of 13.52)
GF Value™: $25.38 vs. price of $33.21 (30.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 661.5% above the Oil & Gas median (#900 of 944)
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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