World Kinect Corp (WKC) Stock Analysis
Verdict: HOLD
Massive Q2 earnings beat and raised guidance signal a fundamental turnaround, but heavy insider selling and analyst skepticism limit upside.
Investment score: 62/100
Analysis as of
Is World Kinect Corp stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
Significant earnings momentum countered by extreme insider selling and thin-margin risks.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 70/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 45/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 75/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 85/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 20/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 35/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 55/100 (weight 15%)
World Kinect Corp opportunities and risks
What speaks for WKC
- EPS Guidance Re-rating
What speaks against WKC
- Intense Insider Distribution
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKC | n/a | 0.0x | n/a | 1.9% | -0.4% | -0.8% |
| SUNC | 37.7x | 0.2x | 10.6x | 10.9% | 0.7% | 7.7% |
| DK | n/a | 0.4x | 9.2x | 6.6% | -0.5% | 12.3% |
| PARR | 8.5x | 0.5x | 7.0x | 18.1% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| CLMT | n/a | 0.9x | n/a | 5.7% | -4.5% | 2.3% |
| CVI | n/a | 0.5x | 8.4x | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.0% |
| Peer median | n/a | 0.5x | 8.4x | 6.6% | -0.5% | 4.0% |
Frequently asked questions about World Kinect Corp (WKC)
Is WKC stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates World Kinect Corp as HOLD with an investment score of 62/100. Significant earnings momentum countered by extreme insider selling and thin-margin risks. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is WKC stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for WKC is HOLD with an investment score of 62/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.