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WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

AMS:WKL - Euronext Amsterdam - NL0000395903 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

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Fundamental Rating

5

WKL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 31 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While WKL belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. WKL is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year WKL was profitable.
In the past year WKL had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years WKL has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years WKL had a positive operating cash flow.
WKL.AS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWKL.AS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 11.36%, WKL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.55% of the companies in the same industry.
WKL has a better Return On Equity (69.84%) than 96.77% of its industry peers.
WKL has a Return On Invested Capital of 18.66%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WKL outperforms 90.32% of its industry peers.
WKL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 18.40%. This is significantly above the industry average of 11.33%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (18.66%) for WKL is above the 3 year average (18.40%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.36%
ROE 69.84%
ROIC 18.66%
ROA(3y)11.08%
ROA(5y)9.99%
ROE(3y)57.29%
ROE(5y)47.31%
ROIC(3y)18.4%
ROIC(5y)16.55%
WKL.AS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWKL.AS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

WKL has a better Profit Margin (18.24%) than 93.55% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WKL has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 24.56%, WKL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.55% of the companies in the same industry.
WKL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 72.52%, WKL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.97% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WKL has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 24.56%
PM (TTM) 18.24%
GM 72.52%
OM growth 3Y2.95%
OM growth 5Y3.49%
PM growth 3Y6.13%
PM growth 5Y4.69%
GM growth 3Y0.61%
GM growth 5Y0.72%
WKL.AS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWKL.AS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

WKL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, WKL has less shares outstanding
WKL has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, WKL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
WKL.AS Yearly Shares OutstandingWKL.AS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
WKL.AS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWKL.AS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

WKL has an Altman-Z score of 4.12. This indicates that WKL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.12, WKL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.87% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WKL is 3.04, which is a good value as it means it would take WKL, 3.04 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WKL (3.04) is better than 87.10% of its industry peers.
WKL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.59. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
WKL's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.59 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WKL is outperformed by 74.19% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.59
Debt/FCF 3.04
Altman-Z 4.12
ROIC/WACC2.65
WACC7.04%
WKL.AS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWKL.AS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.70 indicates that WKL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of WKL (0.70) is worse than 70.97% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.68 indicates that WKL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of WKL (0.68) is worse than 70.97% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.7
Quick Ratio 0.68
WKL.AS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWKL.AS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 9.23% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, WKL shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 12.08% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.95% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.11% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.23%
EPS 3Y13.71%
EPS 5Y12.08%
EPS Q2Q%9.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.95%
Revenue growth 3Y7.43%
Revenue growth 5Y5.11%
Sales Q2Q%5.81%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, WKL will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.86% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, WKL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.10% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.67%
EPS Next 2Y9.89%
EPS Next 3Y8.91%
EPS Next 5Y5.86%
Revenue Next Year5.7%
Revenue Next 2Y5.94%
Revenue Next 3Y6.03%
Revenue Next 5Y4.1%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
WKL.AS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWKL.AS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2B 4B 6B
WKL.AS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWKL.AS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

WKL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 31.39.
WKL's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.20. WKL is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.36, WKL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
WKL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
WKL is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.39
Fwd PE 28.36
WKL.AS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWKL.AS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

61.29% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WKL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WKL is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 27.77
EV/EBITDA 20.98
WKL.AS Per share dataWKL.AS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20 -20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates WKL does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of WKL may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.94
PEG (5Y)2.6
EPS Next 2Y9.89%
EPS Next 3Y8.91%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.45%, WKL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
WKL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.98.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, WKL is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.45%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of WKL grows each year by 16.08%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.08%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
WKL.AS Yearly Dividends per shareWKL.AS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

48.29% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WKL. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
WKL's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP48.29%
EPS Next 2Y9.89%
EPS Next 3Y8.91%
WKL.AS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWKL.AS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
WKL.AS Dividend Payout.WKL.AS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WKL.AS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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WOLTERS KLUWER

AMS:WKL (5/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

156

-2.4 (-1.52%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)05-07 2025-05-07
Earnings (Next)07-30 2025-07-30
Inst Owners68.29%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap37.21B
Analysts76.67
Price Target171.78 (10.12%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.45%
Yearly Dividend2.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.08%
DP48.29%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-0.59%
PT rev (3m)-4.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.78%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.63%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.39
Fwd PE 28.36
P/S 6.29
P/FCF 27.77
P/OCF 22.5
P/B 24.08
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 20.98
EPS(TTM)4.97
EY3.19%
EPS(NY)5.5
Fwd EY3.53%
FCF(TTM)5.62
FCFY3.6%
OCF(TTM)6.93
OCFY4.45%
SpS24.8
BVpS6.48
TBVpS-20.54
PEG (NY)2.94
PEG (5Y)2.6
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.36%
ROE 69.84%
ROCE 25.43%
ROIC 18.66%
ROICexc 22.13%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 24.56%
PM (TTM) 18.24%
GM 72.52%
FCFM 22.65%
ROA(3y)11.08%
ROA(5y)9.99%
ROE(3y)57.29%
ROE(5y)47.31%
ROIC(3y)18.4%
ROIC(5y)16.55%
ROICexc(3y)22.98%
ROICexc(5y)21.64%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)24.42%
ROCE(5y)22.04%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y1.41%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.52%
OM growth 3Y2.95%
OM growth 5Y3.49%
PM growth 3Y6.13%
PM growth 5Y4.69%
GM growth 3Y0.61%
GM growth 5Y0.72%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.59
Debt/FCF 3.04
Debt/EBITDA 2.07
Cap/Depr 65.55%
Cap/Sales 5.31%
Interest Coverage 15.46
Cash Conversion 85.61%
Profit Quality 124.19%
Current Ratio 0.7
Quick Ratio 0.68
Altman-Z 4.12
F-Score7
WACC7.04%
ROIC/WACC2.65
Cap/Depr(3y)67.22%
Cap/Depr(5y)61.25%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.34%
Profit Quality(3y)123.59%
Profit Quality(5y)129.65%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.23%
EPS 3Y13.71%
EPS 5Y12.08%
EPS Q2Q%9.66%
EPS Next Y10.67%
EPS Next 2Y9.89%
EPS Next 3Y8.91%
EPS Next 5Y5.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.95%
Revenue growth 3Y7.43%
Revenue growth 5Y5.11%
Sales Q2Q%5.81%
Revenue Next Year5.7%
Revenue Next 2Y5.94%
Revenue Next 3Y6.03%
Revenue Next 5Y4.1%
EBIT growth 1Y9.25%
EBIT growth 3Y10.6%
EBIT growth 5Y8.78%
EBIT Next Year36.61%
EBIT Next 3Y16.5%
EBIT Next 5Y10.09%
FCF growth 1Y9.75%
FCF growth 3Y8.4%
FCF growth 5Y8.87%
OCF growth 1Y7.06%
OCF growth 3Y8.58%
OCF growth 5Y8.46%