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WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

138.775  +0.08 (+0.05%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, WKL scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WKL was compared to 30 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 quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year WKL was profitable.
WKL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years WKL has always been profitable.
WKL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

WKL's Return On Assets of 11.36% is amongst the best of the industry. WKL outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 69.84%, WKL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.67% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 18.66%, WKL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WKL is significantly above the industry average of 10.46%.
The 3 year average ROIC (18.40%) for WKL is below the current ROIC(18.66%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 18.24%, WKL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WKL has grown nicely.
WKL has a Operating Margin of 24.56%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WKL outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WKL has grown nicely.
WKL has a better Gross Margin (72.52%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
WKL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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

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
Compared to 5 years ago, WKL has less shares outstanding
WKL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

An Altman-Z score of 3.76 indicates that WKL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
WKL's Altman-Z score of 3.76 is amongst the best of the industry. WKL outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
WKL has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.04. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as WKL would need 3.04 years to pay back of all of its debts.
WKL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.04. This is amongst the best in the industry. WKL outperforms 83.33% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of WKL (2.59) is worse than 83.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.59
Debt/FCF 3.04
Altman-Z 3.76
ROIC/WACC2.72
WACC6.85%
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.
WKL has a Current ratio of 0.70. This is in the lower half of the industry: WKL underperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.68 indicates that WKL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WKL has a worse Quick ratio (0.68) than 66.67% 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

WKL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.23%, which is quite good.
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.
Measured over the past years, WKL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.11% on average per year.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.40% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
WKL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.46% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.67%
EPS Next 2Y9.89%
EPS Next 3Y8.91%
EPS Next 5Y9.4%
Revenue Next Year5.7%
Revenue Next 2Y5.94%
Revenue Next 3Y6.03%
Revenue Next 5Y5.46%

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 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B
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 2029 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.92, WKL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as WKL.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.45. WKL is around the same levels.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.23, the valuation of WKL can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WKL is on the same level as its industry peers.
WKL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 21.90.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.92
Fwd PE 25.23
WKL.AS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWKL.AS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WKL is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
WKL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. WKL is more expensive than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 24.7
EV/EBITDA 18.55
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.
WKL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.62
PEG (5Y)2.31
EPS Next 2Y9.89%
EPS Next 3Y8.91%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

WKL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.65%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.01, WKL has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
WKL's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.42.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.65%

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

WKL pays out 48.29% of its income as dividend. 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.
DP48.29%
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 (7/4/2025, 5:29:49 PM)

138.775

+0.08 (+0.05%)

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 Owners66.16%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap33.10B
Analysts75.56
Price Target173.08 (24.72%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.65%
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)0.76%
PT rev (3m)-1.84%
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%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.92
Fwd PE 25.23
P/S 5.6
P/FCF 24.7
P/OCF 20.01
P/B 21.42
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 18.55
EPS(TTM)4.97
EY3.58%
EPS(NY)5.5
Fwd EY3.96%
FCF(TTM)5.62
FCFY4.05%
OCF(TTM)6.93
OCFY5%
SpS24.8
BVpS6.48
TBVpS-20.54
PEG (NY)2.62
PEG (5Y)2.31
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 3.76
F-Score7
WACC6.85%
ROIC/WACC2.72
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 5Y9.4%
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 5Y5.46%
EBIT growth 1Y9.25%
EBIT growth 3Y10.6%
EBIT growth 5Y8.78%
EBIT Next Year36.61%
EBIT Next 3Y16.5%
EBIT Next 5Y10.76%
FCF growth 1Y9.75%
FCF growth 3Y8.4%
FCF growth 5Y8.87%
OCF growth 1Y7.06%
OCF growth 3Y8.58%
OCF growth 5Y8.46%