WOLTERS KLUWER (WOSB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:WOSB - NL0000395903 - Common Stock
90 EUR
+0.04 (+0.04%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to WOSB. WOSB was compared to 32 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. WOSB scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. WOSB has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WOSB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year WOSB had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years WOSB has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years WOSB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of WOSB (11.54%) is better than 93.55% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 126.61%, WOSB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 18.22%, WOSB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.32% of the companies in the same industry.
WOSB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 18.40%. This is significantly above the industry average of 12.00%.
| 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 18.48%, WOSB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.32% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WOSB has grown nicely.
WOSB has a Operating Margin of 25.41%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WOSB outperforms 90.32% of its industry peers.
WOSB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WOSB's Gross Margin of 72.93% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WOSB outperforms 70.97% of its industry peers.
WOSB'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
WOSB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for WOSB has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
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 2.55. This is not the best score and indicates that WOSB is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WOSB's Altman-Z score of 2.55 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WOSB outperforms 45.16% of its industry peers.
WOSB has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.75. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as WOSB would need 3.75 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.75, WOSB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.19% of the companies in the same industry.
WOSB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 5.81. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 5.81, WOSB is not doing good in the industry: 87.10% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.55 |
ROIC/WACC2.78
WACC6.56%
2.3 Liquidity
WOSB has a Current Ratio of 0.71. This is a bad value and indicates that WOSB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WOSB has a Current ratio of 0.71. This is in the lower half of the industry: WOSB underperforms 74.19% of its industry peers.
WOSB has a Quick Ratio of 0.71. This is a bad value and indicates that WOSB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WOSB has a Quick ratio of 0.69. This is in the lower half of the industry: WOSB underperforms 70.97% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WOSB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.03%, which is quite good.
WOSB shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.08% yearly.
WOSB shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.69%.
Measured over the past years, WOSB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.11% on average per year.
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 9.66% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.62% on average over the next years.
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.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.95, the valuation of WOSB can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WOSB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WOSB is cheaper than 77.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WOSB is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.49, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.62, the valuation of WOSB can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WOSB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WOSB is cheaper than 61.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.69. WOSB is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.62 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WOSB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
WOSB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.11 |
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)2.73
PEG (5Y)1.4
EPS Next 2Y7.65%
EPS Next 3Y8.61%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WOSB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.29%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.47, WOSB has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
WOSB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.29% |
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
48.26% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WOSB. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of WOSB 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%
FRA:WOSB (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
90
+0.04 (+0.04%)
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 Cap20.93B
Revenue(TTM)6.08B
Net Income(TTM)1.12B
Analysts77.78
Price Target144.53 (60.59%)
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 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)-6.03%
PT rev (3m)-15.99%
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 | 16.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.62 | ||
| P/S | 3.44 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.08 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.3 | ||
| P/B | 23.59 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.11 |
EPS(TTM)5.31
EY5.9%
EPS(NY)5.76
Fwd EY6.4%
FCF(TTM)5.97
FCFY6.63%
OCF(TTM)7.32
OCFY8.13%
SpS26.14
BVpS3.81
TBVpS-25.28
PEG (NY)2.73
PEG (5Y)1.4
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)20.26%
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 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-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
WACC6.56%
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 / WOSB.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of WOLTERS KLUWER (WOSB.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WOSB.DE.
What is the valuation status for WOSB stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to WOLTERS KLUWER (WOSB.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for WOLTERS KLUWER?
WOLTERS KLUWER (WOSB.DE) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for WOLTERS KLUWER?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WOLTERS KLUWER (WOSB.DE) is expected to grow by 6.21% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for WOSB stock?
The dividend rating of WOLTERS KLUWER (WOSB.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 48.26%.