World KinectWKC -0.12%68 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 63.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 185% above its 10-year median of 22.29. GuruFocus rates WKC with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,000 Oil & Gas companies, World Kinect ranks worse than 92.7% on this metric.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. World Kinect's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 63.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for World Kinect's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
WKC'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -120.47 Med: 22.29 Max: 35.44
Current: -120.47
During the past 13 years, World Kinect's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 35.44%. The lowest was -120.47%. And the median was 22.29%.
WKC's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 92.7% of 1000
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 8.415
vs WKC: -120.47
World Kinect's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
World Kinect (NYSE:WKC) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation
The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.
World Kinect ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
World Kinect ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for World Kinect's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, World Kinect's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, World Kinect's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where World Kinect's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:
EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.
GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.
Note:
The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT 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.
What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 63.60% mean?
World Kinect (WKC) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 63.60% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on World Kinect and its competitors. This is 185% above median its historical median of 22.29. According to the industry distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #927 out of 1000 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 92.7%.
Is World Kinect's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
World Kinect's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 63.60% is 185% above median its 10-year median of 22.29. The Oil & Gas industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.42. World Kinect's value of 63.60% is 655.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #927 out of 1000 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to APC and CAPL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #927 out of 1000 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places World Kinect in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.42. World Kinect's value of 63.60% is 655.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 22.29 vs. the industry median of 8.42, 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Oil & Gas companies is 8.42, based on 1,000 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. World Kinect's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 63.60% is 655.8% 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on World Kinect and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Kinect's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 63.60%, which is 185% above median its own 10-year median of 22.29. 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 $25.43, compared to a current price of $33.17 — trading 30.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 63.60%, which is 185% above median its 10-year median of 22.29 and 655.8% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 8.42. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For World Kinect (WKC), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 63.60% 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 $33.17 is trading 30.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.43.
GuruFocus considers World Kinect to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WKC:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 63.60% (185% above median its 10-year median of 22.29)
GF Value™: $25.43 vs. price of $33.17 (30.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 655.8% above the Oil & Gas median (#927 of 1000)
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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