WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - AMS:WKL - NL0000395903 - Common Stock
92.76 EUR
+1.6 (+1.76%)
Taking everything into account, WKL scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WKL was compared to 33 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While WKL belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. WKL has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WKL was profitable.
WKL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
WKL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
WKL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 11.54%, WKL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.88% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of WKL (126.61%) is better than 96.97% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of WKL (18.22%) is better than 81.82% 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 11.39%.
| 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 Profit Margin of 18.48%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WKL outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
WKL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WKL has a Operating Margin of 25.41%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WKL outperforms 84.85% of its industry peers.
WKL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of WKL (72.93%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
WKL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
WKL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
The debt/assets ratio for WKL is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
WKL has an Altman-Z score of 2.57. 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 has a Altman-Z score of 2.57. This is in the lower half of the industry: WKL underperforms 60.61% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WKL is 3.75, which is a good value as it means it would take WKL, 3.75 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WKL's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.75 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WKL outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 5.81 is on the high side and indicates that WKL has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 5.81, WKL is doing worse than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.57 |
ROIC/WACC2.74
WACC6.66%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.71 indicates that WKL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.71, WKL is doing worse than 78.79% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.69, WKL is doing worse than 75.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
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
WKL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.83% yearly.
WKL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.78% yearly.
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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.47, the valuation of WKL can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WKL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WKL is cheaper than 69.70% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WKL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.45.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.08, WKL is valued correctly.
WKL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.46, WKL is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WKL is on the same level as its industry peers.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.24 |
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)2.56
PEG (5Y)1.45
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 3.24, WKL has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, WKL has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| 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 (11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
92.76
+1.6 (+1.76%)
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 Cap21.57B
Revenue(TTM)6.08B
Net Income(TTM)1.12B
Analysts77.78
Price Target153.26 (65.22%)
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)-12.39%
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 | 17.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.08 | ||
| P/S | 3.55 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.54 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.67 | ||
| P/B | 24.32 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.24 |
EPS(TTM)5.31
EY5.72%
EPS(NY)5.77
Fwd EY6.22%
FCF(TTM)5.97
FCFY6.44%
OCF(TTM)7.32
OCFY7.89%
SpS26.14
BVpS3.81
TBVpS-25.28
PEG (NY)2.56
PEG (5Y)1.45
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 | 2.57 |
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 fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WKL.AS.
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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%.