WOLTERS KLUWER (WOSB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:WOSB - Deutsche Boerse Ag - NL0000395903 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall WOSB gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated WOSB against 29 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While WOSB has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. WOSB is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WOSB had positive earnings in the past year.
WOSB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years WOSB has been profitable.
WOSB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
WOSB has a better Return On Assets (11.36%) than 93.10% of its industry peers.
WOSB has a better Return On Equity (69.84%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of WOSB (18.66%) is better than 93.10% of its industry peers.
WOSB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 18.40%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.17%.
The 3 year average ROIC (18.40%) for WOSB is below the current ROIC(18.66%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.36% | ||
| ROE | 69.84% | ||
| ROIC | 18.66% |
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
WOSB has a Profit Margin of 18.24%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WOSB outperforms 93.10% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WOSB has grown nicely.
WOSB has a better Operating Margin (24.56%) than 93.10% of its industry peers.
WOSB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of WOSB (72.52%) is better than 68.97% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WOSB has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.24% | ||
| GM | 72.52% |
OM growth 3Y2.95%
OM growth 5Y3.49%
PM growth 3Y6.13%
PM growth 5Y4.69%
GM growth 3Y0.61%
GM growth 5Y0.72%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WOSB is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, WOSB has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, WOSB has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for WOSB is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
WOSB has an Altman-Z score of 3.79. This indicates that WOSB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.79, WOSB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WOSB is 3.04, which is a good value as it means it would take WOSB, 3.04 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WOSB's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.04 is amongst the best of the industry. WOSB outperforms 89.66% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.59 is on the high side and indicates that WOSB has dependencies on debt financing.
WOSB has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.59. This is amonst the worse of the industry: WOSB underperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.79 |
ROIC/WACC2.74
WACC6.82%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.70 indicates that WOSB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of WOSB (0.70) is worse than 72.41% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.68 indicates that WOSB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.68, WOSB is doing worse than 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WOSB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.23%, 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 5.95% in the past year.
WOSB shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.11% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.23%
EPS 3Y13.71%
EPS 5Y12.08%
EPS Q2Q%9.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.95%
Revenue growth 3Y7.43%
Revenue growth 5Y5.11%
Sales Q2Q%5.81%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.40% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
WOSB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.46% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.67%
EPS Next 2Y9.89%
EPS Next 3Y8.91%
EPS Next 5Y9.4%
Revenue Next Year5.7%
Revenue Next 2Y5.94%
Revenue Next 3Y6.03%
Revenue Next 5Y5.46%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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 28.26, which means the current valuation is very expensive for WOSB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WOSB is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.54. WOSB is around the same levels.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.53 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WOSB.
WOSB's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.44. WOSB is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WOSB is on the same level as its industry peers.
WOSB's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.77 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates WOSB does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
WOSB has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.65
PEG (5Y)2.34
EPS Next 2Y9.89%
EPS Next 3Y8.91%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.65%, WOSB has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.98, WOSB has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, WOSB is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.65% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WOSB is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 16.08%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.08%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
48.29% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WOSB. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
WOSB's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP48.29%
EPS Next 2Y9.89%
EPS Next 3Y8.91%
FRA:WOSB (7/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
140.45
-0.55 (-0.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners66.16%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap33.50B
Analysts75.56
Price Target167.1 (18.97%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.65% |
Yearly Dividend2.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.08%
DP48.29%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
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)-3.41%
PT rev (3m)-3.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.53 | ||
| P/S | 5.66 | ||
| P/FCF | 25 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.25 | ||
| P/B | 21.68 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.77 |
EPS(TTM)4.97
EY3.54%
EPS(NY)5.5
Fwd EY3.92%
FCF(TTM)5.62
FCFY4%
OCF(TTM)6.93
OCFY4.94%
SpS24.8
BVpS6.48
TBVpS-20.54
PEG (NY)2.65
PEG (5Y)2.34
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.36% | ||
| ROE | 69.84% | ||
| ROCE | 25.43% | ||
| ROIC | 18.66% | ||
| ROICexc | 22.13% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 24.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.24% | ||
| GM | 72.52% | ||
| FCFM | 22.65% |
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)20.26%
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 3Y9.28%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.93%
OM growth 3Y2.95%
OM growth 5Y3.49%
PM growth 3Y6.13%
PM growth 5Y4.69%
GM growth 3Y0.61%
GM growth 5Y0.72%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.04 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.07 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 65.55% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.31% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 15.46 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 85.61% | ||
| Profit Quality | 124.19% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.79 |
F-Score7
WACC6.82%
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)9.23%
EPS 3Y13.71%
EPS 5Y12.08%
EPS Q2Q%9.66%
EPS Next Y10.67%
EPS Next 2Y9.89%
EPS Next 3Y8.91%
EPS Next 5Y9.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.95%
Revenue growth 3Y7.43%
Revenue growth 5Y5.11%
Sales Q2Q%5.81%
Revenue Next Year5.7%
Revenue Next 2Y5.94%
Revenue Next 3Y6.03%
Revenue Next 5Y5.46%
EBIT growth 1Y9.25%
EBIT growth 3Y10.6%
EBIT growth 5Y8.78%
EBIT Next Year36.61%
EBIT Next 3Y16.5%
EBIT Next 5Y10.76%
FCF growth 1Y9.75%
FCF growth 3Y8.4%
FCF growth 5Y8.87%
OCF growth 1Y7.06%
OCF growth 3Y8.58%
OCF growth 5Y8.46%