WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Amsterdam - AMS:WKL - NL0000395903 - Common Stock
91.26 EUR
+1.1 (+1.22%)
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. WKL has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. WKL is not valued too expensively and it also shows 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.
In the past 5 years WKL has always been profitable.
WKL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 11.54%, WKL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
WKL's Return On Equity of 126.61% is amongst the best of the industry. WKL outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 18.22%, WKL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WKL is significantly above the industry average of 10.10%.
| 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
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.
WKL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WKL's Operating Margin of 25.41% is amongst the best of the industry. WKL outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WKL has grown nicely.
WKL's Gross Margin of 72.93% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WKL outperforms 71.88% of its industry peers.
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
WKL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, WKL has less shares outstanding
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
An Altman-Z score of 2.55 indicates that WKL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WKL has a Altman-Z score of 2.55. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WKL outperforms 43.75% 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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.75, WKL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.88% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 5.81, WKL is doing worse than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.55 |
ROIC/WACC2.77
WACC6.57%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.71 indicates that WKL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WKL's Current ratio of 0.71 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WKL is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
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.
WKL has a worse Quick ratio (0.69) than 71.88% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 |
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.
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 9.66% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.62% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y6.22%
EPS Next 2Y7.68%
EPS Next 3Y8.65%
EPS Next 5Y9.66%
Revenue Next Year3.79%
Revenue Next 2Y3.56%
Revenue Next 3Y4.41%
Revenue Next 5Y5.62%
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 17.19, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of WKL.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WKL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.13% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.19. WKL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.84, WKL is valued correctly.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as WKL.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WKL to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.88), we can say WKL is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.84 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as WKL.
WKL's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.13 |
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)2.76
PEG (5Y)1.42
EPS Next 2Y7.68%
EPS Next 3Y8.65%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.75%, WKL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.67, WKL has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
WKL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.75% |
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
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 2Y7.68%
EPS Next 3Y8.65%
AMS:WKL (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
91.26
+1.1 (+1.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners62.06%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap21.22B
Revenue(TTM)6.08B
Net Income(TTM)1.12B
Analysts77.78
Price Target146.7 (60.75%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.75% |
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)-0.47%
PT rev (3m)-11.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.84 | ||
| P/S | 3.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.47 | ||
| P/B | 23.92 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.13 |
EPS(TTM)5.31
EY5.82%
EPS(NY)5.76
Fwd EY6.31%
FCF(TTM)5.97
FCFY6.54%
OCF(TTM)7.32
OCFY8.02%
SpS26.14
BVpS3.81
TBVpS-25.28
PEG (NY)2.76
PEG (5Y)1.42
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 | 2.55 |
F-Score5
WACC6.57%
ROIC/WACC2.77
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 Y6.22%
EPS Next 2Y7.68%
EPS Next 3Y8.65%
EPS Next 5Y9.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.69%
Revenue growth 3Y7.43%
Revenue growth 5Y5.11%
Sales Q2Q%5.57%
Revenue Next Year3.79%
Revenue Next 2Y3.56%
Revenue Next 3Y4.41%
Revenue Next 5Y5.62%
EBIT growth 1Y11.32%
EBIT growth 3Y10.6%
EBIT growth 5Y8.78%
EBIT Next Year36.74%
EBIT Next 3Y15.47%
EBIT Next 5Y11.13%
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
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WKL.AS.
What is the valuation status of WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS) stock?
WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for WOLTERS KLUWER?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS) is expected to grow by 6.22% in the next year.
Is the dividend of WOLTERS KLUWER sustainable?
The dividend rating of WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 48.26%.