WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - AMS:WKL - NL0000395903 - Common Stock
108.225 EUR
-1.28 (-1.16%)
WKL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 33 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. WKL scores excellent on profitability, but 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.
In the past year WKL had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years WKL has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years WKL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
WKL has a better Return On Assets (11.54%) than 87.88% of its industry peers.
WKL has a better Return On Equity (126.61%) than 96.97% of its industry peers.
WKL has a Return On Invested Capital of 18.22%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WKL outperforms 84.85% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WKL is significantly above the industry average of 11.62%.
| 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 84.85% of its industry peers.
WKL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 25.41%, WKL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.88% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WKL has grown nicely.
WKL has a better Gross Margin (72.93%) 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 2.86. 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.
The Altman-Z score of WKL (2.86) is better than 63.64% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.75, WKL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 2.86 |
ROIC/WACC2.69
WACC6.77%
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 75.76% 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 72.73% 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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.69% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.11% on average over the past years.
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 9.41% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, WKL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.38% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.99%
EPS Next 2Y7.78%
EPS Next 3Y8.41%
EPS Next 5Y9.41%
Revenue Next Year3.84%
Revenue Next 2Y3.75%
Revenue Next 3Y4.51%
Revenue Next 5Y5.38%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.38, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of WKL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WKL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WKL is cheaper than 63.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WKL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.31, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.74, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of WKL.
WKL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
WKL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.85.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.74 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WKL is valued a bit more expensive than 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
WKL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.34 |
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)2.91
PEG (5Y)1.69
EPS Next 2Y7.78%
EPS Next 3Y8.41%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.21%, WKL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
In the last 3 months the price of WKL has falen by -22.04%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
WKL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.38.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, WKL has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.21% |
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 2Y7.78%
EPS Next 3Y8.41%
AMS:WKL (10/17/2025, 9:50:02 AM)
108.225
-1.28 (-1.16%)
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 Cap25.16B
Analysts75.56
Price Target165.06 (52.52%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.21% |
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)-3.84%
PT rev (3m)-4.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.74 | ||
| P/S | 4.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.13 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.79 | ||
| P/B | 28.37 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.34 |
EPS(TTM)5.31
EY4.91%
EPS(NY)5.77
Fwd EY5.33%
FCF(TTM)5.97
FCFY5.52%
OCF(TTM)7.32
OCFY6.76%
SpS26.14
BVpS3.81
TBVpS-25.28
PEG (NY)2.91
PEG (5Y)1.69
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 | 2.86 |
F-Score5
WACC6.77%
ROIC/WACC2.69
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 Y6.99%
EPS Next 2Y7.78%
EPS Next 3Y8.41%
EPS Next 5Y9.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.69%
Revenue growth 3Y7.43%
Revenue growth 5Y5.11%
Sales Q2Q%5.57%
Revenue Next Year3.84%
Revenue Next 2Y3.75%
Revenue Next 3Y4.51%
Revenue Next 5Y5.38%
EBIT growth 1Y11.32%
EBIT growth 3Y10.6%
EBIT growth 5Y8.78%
EBIT Next Year36.54%
EBIT Next 3Y15.49%
EBIT Next 5Y10.88%
FCF growth 1Y8.1%
FCF growth 3Y8.4%
FCF growth 5Y8.87%
OCF growth 1Y6.57%
OCF growth 3Y8.58%
OCF growth 5Y8.46%