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WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - AMS:WKL - NL0000395903 - Common Stock

112.3 EUR
+5.5 (+5.15%)
Last: 9/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

WKL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 32 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. WKL has an excellent profitability rating, but 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

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 11.54%, WKL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 126.61%, WKL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.88% of the companies in the same industry.
WKL has a better Return On Invested Capital (18.22%) than 87.50% 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 11.27%.
Industry RankSector 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%
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 18.48%, WKL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WKL has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 25.41%, WKL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.63% of the companies in the same industry.
WKL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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.
WKL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
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

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.
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 2.86 indicates that WKL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of WKL (2.86) is better than 62.50% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.75, WKL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
WKL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 5.81. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
WKL has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (5.81) than 90.63% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 5.81
Debt/FCF 3.75
Altman-Z 2.86
ROIC/WACC2.72
WACC6.7%
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

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.
The Current ratio of WKL (0.71) is worse than 78.13% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.69 indicates that WKL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WKL has a Quick ratio of 0.69. This is in the lower half of the industry: WKL underperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.71
Quick Ratio 0.69
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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.03% over the past year.
WKL shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.08% yearly.
WKL shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.69%.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.51% 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 5.47% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.96%
EPS Next 2Y7.75%
EPS Next 3Y8.38%
EPS Next 5Y9.51%
Revenue Next Year3.74%
Revenue Next 2Y3.95%
Revenue Next 3Y4.57%
Revenue Next 5Y5.47%

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.
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 21.15, WKL is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WKL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WKL is cheaper than 62.50% 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 27.30.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.46, WKL is valued on the expensive side.
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 22.73, WKL is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.15
Fwd PE 19.46
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

62.50% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WKL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.3
EV/EBITDA 14.35
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 an expensive valuation of the company.
WKL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.04
PEG (5Y)1.75
EPS Next 2Y7.75%
EPS Next 3Y8.38%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.26%, WKL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
In the last 3 months the price of WKL has falen by -23.32%. 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 3.27, WKL pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
WKL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.45.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.26%

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
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 48.26% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
WKL's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP48.26%
EPS Next 2Y7.75%
EPS Next 3Y8.38%
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 (9/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

112.3

+5.5 (+5.15%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05
Inst Owners66.16%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap26.79B
Analysts73.33
Price Target171.64 (52.84%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.26%
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)1.31%
PT rev (3m)-0.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.86%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.15
Fwd PE 19.46
P/S 4.41
P/FCF 19.3
P/OCF 15.74
P/B 30.2
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 14.35
EPS(TTM)5.31
EY4.73%
EPS(NY)5.77
Fwd EY5.14%
FCF(TTM)5.82
FCFY5.18%
OCF(TTM)7.14
OCFY6.35%
SpS25.48
BVpS3.72
TBVpS-24.65
PEG (NY)3.04
PEG (5Y)1.75
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC6.7%
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)12.03%
EPS 3Y13.71%
EPS 5Y12.08%
EPS Q2Q%14.41%
EPS Next Y6.96%
EPS Next 2Y7.75%
EPS Next 3Y8.38%
EPS Next 5Y9.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.69%
Revenue growth 3Y7.43%
Revenue growth 5Y5.11%
Sales Q2Q%5.57%
Revenue Next Year3.74%
Revenue Next 2Y3.95%
Revenue Next 3Y4.57%
Revenue Next 5Y5.47%
EBIT growth 1Y11.32%
EBIT growth 3Y10.6%
EBIT growth 5Y8.78%
EBIT Next Year36.61%
EBIT Next 3Y16.5%
EBIT Next 5Y10.98%
FCF growth 1Y8.1%
FCF growth 3Y8.4%
FCF growth 5Y8.87%
OCF growth 1Y6.57%
OCF growth 3Y8.58%
OCF growth 5Y8.46%