World Kinect (FRA:WFK) Altman Z-Score: 5.63 (As of Jul. 09, 2026) — 22% Below Median


FRA:WFK World Kinect Corp FRA:WFK
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What is World Kinect Altman Z-Score?

World Kinect FRA:WFK -0.69% 66 Altman Z-Score is 5.63 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 7.18. GuruFocus rates FRA:WFK with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.72 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 896 Oil & Gas companies, World Kinect ranks better than 87.05% on this metric.

The Altman Z-Score is a model designed to predict the likelihood of a company going bankrupt within the next two years. Created by American finance professor Edward Altman in 1968, the model is specifically designed for publicly traded manufacturing companies with assets greater than $1 million.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 5.67 is strong.

World Kinect has a Altman Z-Score of 5.63, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Altman Z-Score is strong.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Altman Z-Score <= 1.8, it is in Distress Zones.
When Altman Z-Score >= 3, it is in Safe Zones.
When Altman Z-Score is between 1.8 and 3, it is in Grey Zones.

The historical rank and industry rank for World Kinect's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:WFK' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.04   Med: 7.18   Max: 8.64
Current: 5.67

During the past 13 years, World Kinect's highest Altman Z-Score was 8.64. The lowest was 5.04. And the median was 7.18.


World Kinect  (FRA:WFK) Altman Z-Score Explanation

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.

X4, Market Value of Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities (MVE/TL): The measure shows how much the firm's assets can decline in value (measured by market value of equity plus debt) before the liabilities exceed the assets and the firm becomes insolvent.

X5, Revenue/Total Assets (S/TA): The capital-turnover ratio is a standard financial ratio illustrating the sales generating ability of the firm's assets.

Read more about Altman Z-Score and the original research.


Be Aware

Altman Z-Score does not apply to financial companies.


World Kinect Altman Z-Score Related Terms


World Kinect Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for World Kinect's Altman Z-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.

World Kinect Altman Z-Score Chart

World Kinect Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Altman Z-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.23 7.93 7.16 7.07 6.46

World Kinect Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Altman Z-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.96 6.84 6.65 6.46 5.61

FRA:WFK vs APC, CAPL, DKL: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, World Kinect's Altman Z-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Altman Z-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 Z-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, World Kinect's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where World Kinect's Altman Z-Score falls into.


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World Kinect Altman Z-Score Calculation

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.

World Kinect's Altman Z-Score for today is calculated with this formula:

Z=1.2*X1+1.4*X2+3.3*X3+0.6*X4+1.0*X5
=1.2*0.0279+1.4*0.1856+3.3*-0.083+0.6*0.315+1.0*5.4261
=5.63

* 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 Z-Score when X4 or X5 value is 0.

Trailing Twelve Months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026:
Total Assets was €5,885 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €3,798 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €3,634 Mil.
Retained Earnings was €1,092 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was 27.853 + -257.652 + 33.058 + -389.023 = €-586 Mil.
Interest Expense was -23.874 + -24.595 + -24.197 + -24.449 = €-97 Mil.
Revenue was 8377.525 + 7710.766 + 8001.814 + 7840.541 = €31,931 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was €1,523 Mil.
Total Liabilities was €4,836 Mil.

* Note that for stock reported semi-annually or annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data.

X1=Working Capital/Total Assets
=(Total Current Assets - Total Current Liabilities)/Total Assets
=(3797.955 - 3633.692)/5884.595
=0.0279

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=1092.235/5884.595
=0.1856

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(-585.764 - -97.115)/5884.595
=-0.083

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=1523.346/4836.388
=0.315

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=31930.646/5884.595
=5.4261

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Distress Zones - 1.81 < Grey Zones < 2.99 - Safe Zones

World Kinect has a Altman Z-Score of 5.63 indicating it is in Safe Zones.

Study by Altman found that companies that are in Distress Zone have more than 80% of chances of bankruptcy in two years.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Altman Z-Score →
What does a Altman Z-Score of 5.63 mean?
World Kinect (FRA:WFK) has a Altman Z-Score of 5.63 as of Jul. 09, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on World Kinect and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 7.18. Over the past decade, World Kinect's Altman Z-Score has ranged from 5.04 to 8.64. According to the industry distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #116 out of 896 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.9%.
Is World Kinect's Altman Z-Score too high?
World Kinect's current Altman Z-Score of 5.63 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 7.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.04 to a high of 8.64. The Oil & Gas industry median Altman Z-Score is 1.90. World Kinect's value of 5.63 is 196.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #116 out of 896 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, World Kinect has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does World Kinect's Altman Z-Score compare to APC and CAPL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, World Kinect ranks #116 out of 896 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places World Kinect in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 1.90. World Kinect's value of 5.63 is 196.3% above this benchmark. Historically, World Kinect's own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 5.04 to 8.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.18 vs. the industry median of 1.90, 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 Altman Z-Score for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Oil & Gas companies is 1.90, based on 896 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Altman Z-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Altman Z-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. World Kinect's current Altman Z-Score of 5.63 is 196.3% 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 Altman Z-Score mean?
A high Altman Z-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on World Kinect and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 1.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Kinect's current Altman Z-Score is 5.63, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 7.18. 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 (FRA:WFK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.72, compared to a current price of €28.80 — trading 32.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 5.63, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 7.18 and 196.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.90. World Kinect's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Altman Z-Score calculated?
Altman Z-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For World Kinect (FRA:WFK), the current Altman Z-Score is 5.63 as of Jul. 09, 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 (FRA:WFK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Kinect stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €28.80 is trading 32.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €21.72. GuruFocus considers World Kinect to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WFK:

  • Altman Z-Score: 5.63 (22% below median its 10-year median of 7.18)
  • GF Value™: €21.72 vs. price of €28.80 (32.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 196.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#116 of 896)

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World Kinect Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges WKC:USA
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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