WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Amsterdam - AMS:WKL - NL0000395903 - Common Stock
88.26 EUR
+0.02 (+0.02%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to WKL. WKL was compared to 34 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. WKL scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. WKL has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 126.61%, WKL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.97% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 18.22%, WKL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
WKL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 18.40%. This is significantly above the industry average of 11.10%.
| 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
WKL has a Profit Margin of 18.48%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WKL outperforms 84.85% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WKL has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of WKL (25.41%) is better than 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.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WKL is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for WKL has been reduced compared to 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
An Altman-Z score of 2.52 indicates that WKL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WKL's Altman-Z score of 2.52 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WKL outperforms 45.45% 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 66.67% 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 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.52 |
ROIC/WACC2.78
WACC6.55%
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.
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 75.76% 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.
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.
WKL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.62% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.21%
EPS Next 2Y7.65%
EPS Next 3Y8.61%
EPS Next 5Y9.66%
Revenue Next Year3.8%
Revenue Next 2Y3.73%
Revenue Next 3Y4.49%
Revenue Next 5Y5.62%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.62 indicates a correct valuation of WKL.
WKL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WKL is cheaper than 78.79% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.59. WKL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
WKL is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.32.
WKL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WKL is cheaper than 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.03. WKL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.32 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WKL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
WKL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.91 |
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)2.68
PEG (5Y)1.38
EPS Next 2Y7.65%
EPS Next 3Y8.61%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WKL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.29%.
The stock price of WKL dropped by -21.42% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
WKL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.41.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, WKL pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| 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
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 2Y7.65%
EPS Next 3Y8.61%
AMS:WKL (12/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
88.26
+0.02 (+0.02%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners69.04%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap20.52B
Revenue(TTM)6.08B
Net Income(TTM)1.12B
Analysts77.78
Price Target146.7 (66.21%)
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)-4.28%
PT rev (3m)-11.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.59%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.32 | ||
| P/S | 3.38 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.79 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.06 | ||
| P/B | 23.14 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.91 |
EPS(TTM)5.31
EY6.02%
EPS(NY)5.76
Fwd EY6.53%
FCF(TTM)5.97
FCFY6.76%
OCF(TTM)7.32
OCFY8.29%
SpS26.14
BVpS3.81
TBVpS-25.28
PEG (NY)2.68
PEG (5Y)1.38
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 | 2.52 |
F-Score5
WACC6.55%
ROIC/WACC2.78
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 Y6.21%
EPS Next 2Y7.65%
EPS Next 3Y8.61%
EPS Next 5Y9.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.69%
Revenue growth 3Y7.43%
Revenue growth 5Y5.11%
Sales Q2Q%5.57%
Revenue Next Year3.8%
Revenue Next 2Y3.73%
Revenue Next 3Y4.49%
Revenue Next 5Y5.62%
EBIT growth 1Y11.32%
EBIT growth 3Y10.6%
EBIT growth 5Y8.78%
EBIT Next Year36.8%
EBIT Next 3Y15.49%
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
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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 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 48.26%.