WKC (World Kinect) ROCE %: 9.28% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is World Kinect ROCE %?

World Kinect WKC +4.75% 70 ROCE % is 9.28% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. World Kinect's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.28%.

World Kinect (NYSE:WKC) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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World Kinect ROCE % Historical Data

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World Kinect ROCE % Calculation

World Kinect's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	-627.7	/	( ( (6731.8 - 3437.8)	+	(5863.9 - 3310.4) )	/ 2 )
	=	-627.7	/	( (3294	+	2553.5)	/ 2 )
	=	-627.7	/	2923.75
	=	-21.47 %

World Kinect's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	239.2	/	( ( (5863.9 - 3310.4)	+	(6803 - 4200.8) )	/ 2 )
	=	239.2	/	( ( 2553.5	+	2602.2 )	/ 2 )
	=	239.2	/	2577.85
	=	9.28 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of 9.28% mean?

World Kinect (WKC) has a ROCE % of 9.28% as of Mar. 2026.

Is World Kinect's ROCE % too high?

World Kinect's current ROCE % is 9.28%. The Oil & Gas industry median ROCE % is 6.79. World Kinect's value of 9.28% is 36.7% above this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to APC and CAPL?

World Kinect's ROCE % of 9.28% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.79. World Kinect's value of 9.28% is 36.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good ROCE % for an Oil & Gas company?

The median ROCE % among Oil & Gas companies is 6.79, based on 977 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. World Kinect's current ROCE % of 9.28% is 36.7% 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 ROCE % mean?

A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median ROCE % is 6.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Kinect's current ROCE % is 9.28%. 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 ROCE % is 9.28% and 36.7% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 6.79. 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 ROCE % calculated?

ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For World Kinect (WKC), the current ROCE % is 9.28% 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:

ROCE %: 9.28%
GF Value™: $25.30 vs. price of $33.72 (33.3% above fair value)
GF Score™: 70/100 with 9 warning signs
Industry Position: 36.7% above the Oil & Gas median

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World Kinect Business Description

Industry Energy Oil & Gas

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Address 9800 Northwest 41st Street, Miami, FL, USA, 33178

Website https://www.world-kinect.com

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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