WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - AMS:WKL - NL0000395903 - Common Stock
95.82 EUR
+2.18 (+2.33%)
Taking everything into account, WKL scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WKL was compared to 32 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. WKL scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. WKL has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WKL was profitable.
WKL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years WKL has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years WKL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
WKL has a Return On Assets of 11.54%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WKL outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
WKL's Return On Equity of 126.61% is amongst the best of the industry. WKL outperforms 96.88% of its industry peers.
WKL has a Return On Invested Capital of 18.22%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WKL outperforms 84.38% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WKL is significantly above the industry average of 10.81%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.54% | ||
| ROE | 126.61% | ||
| ROIC | 18.22% |
ROA(3y)11.08%
ROA(5y)9.99%
ROE(3y)57.29%
ROE(5y)47.31%
ROIC(3y)18.4%
ROIC(5y)16.55%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 18.48%, WKL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
WKL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 25.41%, WKL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
WKL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WKL's Gross Margin of 72.93% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WKL outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WKL has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 25.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.48% | ||
| GM | 72.93% |
OM growth 3Y2.95%
OM growth 5Y3.49%
PM growth 3Y6.13%
PM growth 5Y4.69%
GM growth 3Y0.61%
GM growth 5Y0.72%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WKL is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, WKL has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for WKL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
WKL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
WKL has an Altman-Z score of 2.61. This is not the best score and indicates that WKL is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WKL's Altman-Z score of 2.61 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WKL outperforms 46.88% of its industry peers.
WKL has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.75. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as WKL would need 3.75 years to pay back of all of its debts.
WKL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.75. This is in the better half of the industry: WKL outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
WKL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 5.81. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
WKL's Debt to Equity ratio of 5.81 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WKL is outperformed by 90.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.61 |
ROIC/WACC2.74
WACC6.66%
2.3 Liquidity
WKL has a Current Ratio of 0.71. This is a bad value and indicates that WKL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.71, WKL is not doing good in the industry: 78.13% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
WKL has a Quick Ratio of 0.71. This is a bad value and indicates that WKL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WKL has a worse Quick ratio (0.69) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WKL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.03%, which is quite good.
WKL shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.08% yearly.
Looking at the last year, WKL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.69% in the last year.
WKL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.11% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.03%
EPS 3Y13.71%
EPS 5Y12.08%
EPS Q2Q%14.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.69%
Revenue growth 3Y7.43%
Revenue growth 5Y5.11%
Sales Q2Q%5.57%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.83% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, WKL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.78% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.83%
EPS Next 2Y7.74%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%
EPS Next 5Y9.83%
Revenue Next Year3.8%
Revenue Next 2Y3.71%
Revenue Next 3Y4.48%
Revenue Next 5Y5.78%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.05 indicates a rather expensive valuation of WKL.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WKL is valued a bit cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.28, WKL is valued a bit cheaper.
WKL is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.61.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as WKL.
WKL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 33.61.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WKL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
WKL's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.53 |
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.
WKL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.64
PEG (5Y)1.49
EPS Next 2Y7.74%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WKL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.29%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.35, WKL has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
WKL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.29% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WKL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 16.08%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.08%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
48.26% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WKL. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of WKL is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP48.26%
EPS Next 2Y7.74%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%
AMS:WKL (11/11/2025, 5:36:15 PM)
95.82
+2.18 (+2.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners66.96%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap22.28B
Revenue(TTM)6.08B
Net Income(TTM)1.12B
Analysts77.78
Price Target153.26 (59.95%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.29% |
Yearly Dividend2.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.08%
DP48.26%
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)-7.15%
PT rev (3m)-9.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.11%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.61 | ||
| P/S | 3.67 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.09 | ||
| P/B | 25.12 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.53 |
EPS(TTM)5.31
EY5.54%
EPS(NY)5.77
Fwd EY6.02%
FCF(TTM)5.97
FCFY6.23%
OCF(TTM)7.32
OCFY7.64%
SpS26.14
BVpS3.81
TBVpS-25.28
PEG (NY)2.64
PEG (5Y)1.49
Graham Number21.35
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.54% | ||
| ROE | 126.61% | ||
| ROCE | 25.47% | ||
| ROIC | 18.22% | ||
| ROICexc | 21.25% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 25.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.48% | ||
| GM | 72.93% | ||
| FCFM | 22.84% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.75 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.53 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 63.95% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.17% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 12.55 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.64% | ||
| Profit Quality | 123.6% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.61 |
F-Score5
WACC6.66%
ROIC/WACC2.74
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)12.03%
EPS 3Y13.71%
EPS 5Y12.08%
EPS Q2Q%14.41%
EPS Next Y6.83%
EPS Next 2Y7.74%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%
EPS Next 5Y9.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.69%
Revenue growth 3Y7.43%
Revenue growth 5Y5.11%
Sales Q2Q%5.57%
Revenue Next Year3.8%
Revenue Next 2Y3.71%
Revenue Next 3Y4.48%
Revenue Next 5Y5.78%
EBIT growth 1Y11.32%
EBIT growth 3Y10.6%
EBIT growth 5Y8.78%
EBIT Next Year36.54%
EBIT Next 3Y15.49%
EBIT Next 5Y11.31%
FCF growth 1Y8.1%
FCF growth 3Y8.4%
FCF growth 5Y8.87%
OCF growth 1Y6.57%
OCF growth 3Y8.58%
OCF growth 5Y8.46%
WOLTERS KLUWER / WKL.AS FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the financial health of WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS) stock?
The financial health rating of WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS) is 3 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS) stock?
The dividend rating of WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 48.26%.