World KinectWKC +4.75%70 ROA % is 1.65% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 1.52. 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 1,030 Oil & Gas companies, World Kinect ranks worse than 78.25% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. World Kinect's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $105 Mil.
World Kinect's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $6,333 Mil. Therefore, World Kinect's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.65%.
The historical rank and industry rank for World Kinect's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
WKC'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.76 Med: 1.52 Max: 3.07
Current: -9.04
During the past 13 years, World Kinect's highest ROA % was 3.07%. The lowest was -9.76%. And the median was 1.52%.
WKC's ROA % is ranked worse than 78.25% of 1030
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.895
vs WKC: -9.04
World Kinect (NYSE:WKC) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % 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 ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
World Kinect ROA % Related Terms
World Kinect ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for World Kinect's ROA % 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, World Kinect's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where World Kinect's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
World Kinect (WKC) has a ROA % of 1.65% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on World Kinect and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.52. According to the industry distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #806 out of 1030 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 78.3%.
Is World Kinect's ROA % too high?
World Kinect's current ROA % of 1.65% is near median its 10-year median of 1.52. The Oil & Gas industry median ROA % is 1.90. World Kinect's value of 1.65% is 12.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #806 out of 1030 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 ROA % compare to APC and CAPL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #806 out of 1030 companies for ROA %. This places World Kinect in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.90. World Kinect's value of 1.65% is 12.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.52 vs. the industry median of 1.90, 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 ROA % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median ROA % among Oil & Gas companies is 1.90, based on 1,030 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. World Kinect's current ROA % of 1.65% is 12.9% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on World Kinect and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median ROA % is 1.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Kinect's current ROA % is 1.65%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.52. 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 $25.30, compared to a current price of $33.72 — trading 33.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.65%, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.52 and 12.9% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.90. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For World Kinect (WKC), the current ROA % is 1.65% 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:
ROA %: 1.65% (near median its 10-year median of 1.52)
GF Value™: $25.30 vs. price of $33.72 (33.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.9% below the Oil & Gas median (#806 of 1030)
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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