World KinectWKC +4.75%70 Altman Z2-Score is 0.45 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 84% below its 10-year median of 2.76. 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 1,015 Oil & Gas companies, World Kinect ranks worse than 68.37% on this metric.
Altman Z2-Score, also known as Z"-Score, is used to predict the likelihood that a non-manufacturing company (excluding property/financial company) will face bankruptcy within a two-year period.
Warning Sign:
World Kinect has a Altman Z2-Score of 0.45, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.
The zones of discrimination were as such:
When Altman Z2-Score <= 1.1, it is in Distress Zones.
When Altman Z2-Score >= 2.6, it is in Safe Zones.
When Altman Z2-Score is between 1.1 and 2.6, it is in Grey Zones.
The historical rank and industry rank for World Kinect's Altman Z2-Score or its related term are showing as below:
WKC'
s Altman Z2-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.45 Med: 2.76 Max: 4.43
Current: 0.45
During the past 13 years, World Kinect's highest Altman Z2-Score was 4.43. The lowest was 0.45. And the median was 2.76.
World Kinect (NYSE:WKC) Altman Z2-Score Explanation
The original Z-Score model was based on publicly traded manufacturing companies while the Z2-Score, also known as Z"-score can be used for any type of company excluding property/financial companies. Both Z-Score and Z2-Score describes the financial health of a company, and its likelihood of financial distress.
X1: The Working Capital/Total Assets (WC/TA) ratio is a measure of the net liquid assets of the firm relative to the total capitalization. Working capital is defined as the difference between current assets and current liabilities. Ordinarily, a firm experiencing consistent operating losses will have shrinking current assets in relation to total assets. Altman found this one proved to be the most valuable liquidity ratio comparing with the current ratio and the quick ratio. This is however the least significant of the five factors.
X2: Retained Earnings/Total Assets: the RE/TA ratio measures the leverage of a firm. Retained earnings is the account which reports the total amount of reinvested earnings and/or losses of a firm over its entire life. Those firms with high RE, relative to TA, have financed their assets through retention of profits and have not utilized as much debt.
X3, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets (EBIT/TA): This ratio is a measure of the true productivity of the firm's assets, independent of any tax or leverage factors. Since a firm's ultimate existence is based on the earning power of its assets, this ratio appears to be particularly appropriate for studies dealing with corporate failure. This ratio continually outperforms other profitability measures, including cash flow.
Altman Z2-Score does not apply to financial companies.
World Kinect Altman Z2-Score Related Terms
World Kinect Altman Z2-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for World Kinect's Altman Z2-Score 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, CLNE: Altman Z2-Score Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, World Kinect's Altman Z2-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Altman Z2-Score 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 Altman Z2-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, World Kinect's Altman Z2-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where World Kinect's Altman Z2-Score falls into.
Altman Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.
Z2-Score, also known as Z"-Score is the Z-Score for non-manufacturing companies excluding property/financial companies.
World Kinect's Altman Z2-Score for today is calculated with this formula:
Z
=
6.56
*
X1
+
3.26
*
X2
+
6.72
*
X3
+
1.05
*
X4_2
=
6.56
*
0.0279
+
3.26
*
0.1856
+
6.72
*
-0.0833
+
1.05
*
0.2153
=
0.45
* 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. GuruFocus does not calculate Altman Z2-Score when X4_2 value is 0.
World Kinect (WKC) has a Altman Z2-Score of 0.45 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Z2-Score is the Z-Score for non-manufacturing companies excluding property/financial companies, which measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on World Kinect and its competitors. This is 84% below median its historical median of 2.76. Over the past decade, World Kinect's Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 0.45 to 4.43. According to the industry distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #694 out of 1015 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 68.4%.
Is World Kinect's Altman Z2-Score too high?
World Kinect's current Altman Z2-Score of 0.45 is 84% below median its 10-year median of 2.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 4.43. The Oil & Gas industry median Altman Z2-Score is 1.81. World Kinect's value of 0.45 is 75.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #694 out of 1015 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Altman Z2-Score compare to APC and CAPL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #694 out of 1015 companies for Altman Z2-Score. This places World Kinect in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z2-Score is 1.81. World Kinect's value of 0.45 is 75.1% below this benchmark. Historically, World Kinect's own Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 0.45 to 4.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.76 vs. the industry median of 1.81, 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 Altman Z2-Score for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Altman Z2-Score among Oil & Gas companies is 1.81, based on 1,015 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Altman Z2-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Altman Z2-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. World Kinect's current Altman Z2-Score of 0.45 is 75.1% 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 Altman Z2-Score mean?
A high Altman Z2-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Z2-Score is the Z-Score for non-manufacturing companies excluding property/financial companies, which measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on World Kinect and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Altman Z2-Score is 1.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Kinect's current Altman Z2-Score is 0.45, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 2.76. 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 Altman Z2-Score is 0.45, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 2.76 and 75.1% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.81. 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 Altman Z2-Score calculated?
Altman Z2-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For World Kinect (WKC), the current Altman Z2-Score is 0.45 as of Jun. 28, 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:
Altman Z2-Score: 0.45 (84% below median its 10-year median of 2.76)
GF Value™: $25.30 vs. price of $33.72 (33.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 75.1% below the Oil & Gas median (#694 of 1015)
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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