WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
AMS:WKL - Euronext Amsterdam - NL0000395903 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
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. While WKL has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. WKL is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WKL had positive earnings in the past year.
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 90.63% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WKL is significantly above the industry average of 10.75%.
| 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
WKL has a better Profit Margin (18.48%) than 90.63% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WKL has grown nicely.
WKL has a better Operating Margin (25.41%) than 90.63% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WKL has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 72.93%, WKL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.63% 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 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.
WKL has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
WKL has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, WKL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
WKL has an Altman-Z score of 3.04. This indicates that WKL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.04, WKL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.63% of the companies in the same industry.
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 65.63% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 5.81, WKL is doing worse than 90.63% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.04 |
ROIC/WACC2.71
WACC6.73%
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.
A Quick Ratio of 0.69 indicates that WKL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WKL's Quick ratio of 0.69 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WKL is outperformed by 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.08% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
WKL shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.69%.
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
WKL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.48% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, WKL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.44% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.67%
EPS Next 2Y9.89%
EPS Next 3Y8.91%
EPS Next 5Y9.48%
Revenue Next Year3.92%
Revenue Next 2Y4.41%
Revenue Next 3Y4.86%
Revenue Next 5Y5.44%
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 decreasing.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 21.61, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of WKL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WKL is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.86, WKL is valued at the same level.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.12, the valuation of WKL can be described as rather expensive.
WKL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.94. WKL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WKL indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: WKL is more expensive than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WKL's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.67 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
WKL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.02
PEG (5Y)1.79
EPS Next 2Y9.89%
EPS Next 3Y8.91%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WKL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.85%.
In the last 3 months the price of WKL has falen by -26.76%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.06, WKL has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
WKL's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.85% |
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
WKL pays out 48.26% 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.
DP48.26%
EPS Next 2Y9.89%
EPS Next 3Y8.91%
AMS:WKL (8/21/2025, 5:36:15 PM)
114.75
-3.35 (-2.84%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners66.16%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap27.37B
Analysts73.68
Price Target174.93 (52.44%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.85% |
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)1.07%
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)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.69%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.12 | ||
| P/S | 4.5 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.08 | ||
| P/B | 30.86 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.67 |
EPS(TTM)5.31
EY4.63%
EPS(NY)6
Fwd EY5.23%
FCF(TTM)5.82
FCFY5.07%
OCF(TTM)7.14
OCFY6.22%
SpS25.48
BVpS3.72
TBVpS-24.65
PEG (NY)2.02
PEG (5Y)1.79
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%
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-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 | 3.04 |
F-Score5
WACC6.73%
ROIC/WACC2.71
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 Y10.67%
EPS Next 2Y9.89%
EPS Next 3Y8.91%
EPS Next 5Y9.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.69%
Revenue growth 3Y7.43%
Revenue growth 5Y5.11%
Sales Q2Q%5.57%
Revenue Next Year3.92%
Revenue Next 2Y4.41%
Revenue Next 3Y4.86%
Revenue Next 5Y5.44%
EBIT growth 1Y11.32%
EBIT growth 3Y10.6%
EBIT growth 5Y8.78%
EBIT Next Year36.61%
EBIT Next 3Y16.5%
EBIT Next 5Y10.95%
FCF growth 1Y8.1%
FCF growth 3Y8.4%
FCF growth 5Y8.87%
OCF growth 1Y6.57%
OCF growth 3Y8.58%
OCF growth 5Y8.46%