WKC (World Kinect) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.43 (As of Jul. 11, 2026) — 42% Above Median


WKC World Kinect Corp WKC
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Price $35.32
GF Value $25.50
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What is World Kinect 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %?

World Kinect WKC +2.67% 68 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.43 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 3.11. GuruFocus rates WKC with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 502 Oil & Gas companies, World Kinect ranks worse than 54.18% on this metric.

World Kinect's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.43.


The historical rank and industry rank for World Kinect's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:

WKC' s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.94   Med: 3.11   Max: 6.41
Current: 4.43


During the past 13 years, World Kinect's highest Yield on Cost was 6.41. The lowest was 0.94. And the median was 3.11.


WKC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than
54.18% of 502 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.235 vs WKC: 4.43

World Kinect  (NYSE:WKC) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation

Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.


World Kinect 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms


WKC vs APC, CAPL, DKL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, World Kinect's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, World Kinect's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where World Kinect's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.


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World Kinect 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation

Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.

Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.

Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of World Kinect is calculated as

Yield-on-Cost=Dividend Yield %*(1+Dividend Growth Rate)^5
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What does a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.43 mean?
World Kinect (WKC) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.43 as of Jul. 11, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on World Kinect and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 3.11. Over the past decade, World Kinect's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.94 to 6.41. According to the industry distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #272 out of 502 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 54.2%.
Is World Kinect's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
World Kinect's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.43 is 42% above median its 10-year median of 3.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.94 to a high of 6.41. The Oil & Gas industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.24. World Kinect's value of 4.43 is 15.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #272 out of 502 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to APC and CAPL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #272 out of 502 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places World Kinect in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.24. World Kinect's value of 4.43 is 15.4% below this benchmark. Historically, World Kinect's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.94 to 6.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.11 vs. the industry median of 5.24, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Oil & Gas companies is 5.24, based on 502 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. World Kinect's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.43 is 15.4% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on World Kinect and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Kinect's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.43, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 3.11. 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 $25.50, compared to a current price of $35.32 — trading 38.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.43, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 3.11 and 15.4% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.24. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For World Kinect (WKC), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.43 as of Jul. 11, 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 $25.50. GuruFocus considers World Kinect to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WKC:

  • 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.43 (42% above median its 10-year median of 3.11)
  • GF Value™: $25.50 vs. price of $35.32 (38.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.4% below the Oil & Gas median (#272 of 502)

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 Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges WFK:Germany
Address 9800 Northwest 41st Street, Miami, FL, USA, 33178
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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