WOLTERS KLUWER (WOSB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:WOSB - NL0000395903 - Common Stock
88.64 EUR
-1.6 (-1.77%)
WOSB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 34 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While WOSB has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. WOSB has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WOSB was profitable.
In the past year WOSB had a positive cash flow from operations.
WOSB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years WOSB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
WOSB's Return On Assets of 11.54% is amongst the best of the industry. WOSB outperforms 88.24% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 126.61%, WOSB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.06% of the companies in the same industry.
WOSB has a Return On Invested Capital of 18.22%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WOSB outperforms 82.35% 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 11.54%.
| 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%, WOSB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.29% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WOSB has grown nicely.
WOSB has a better Operating Margin (25.41%) than 85.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WOSB has grown nicely.
WOSB's Gross Margin of 72.93% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WOSB outperforms 67.65% 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 | 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), WOSB is creating value.
WOSB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
WOSB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, WOSB has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.55 indicates that WOSB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WOSB has a Altman-Z score (2.55) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WOSB is 3.75, which is a good value as it means it would take WOSB, 3.75 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WOSB (3.75) is better than 67.65% of its industry peers.
WOSB 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, WOSB is doing worse than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.55 |
ROIC/WACC2.78
WACC6.55%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.71 indicates that WOSB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.71, WOSB is doing worse than 73.53% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.69 indicates that WOSB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WOSB has a Quick ratio of 0.69. This is in the lower half of the industry: WOSB underperforms 73.53% 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.08% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
WOSB shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.69%.
WOSB 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
WOSB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.34% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.31% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y6.22%
EPS Next 2Y7.68%
EPS Next 3Y8.65%
EPS Next 5Y9.34%
Revenue Next Year3.79%
Revenue Next 2Y3.56%
Revenue Next 3Y4.41%
Revenue Next 5Y5.31%
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 16.69, which indicates a correct valuation of WOSB.
WOSB's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WOSB is cheaper than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
WOSB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.30.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.38, the valuation of WOSB can be described as correct.
61.76% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WOSB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.04, WOSB is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WOSB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WOSB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WOSB is cheaper than 61.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.14 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of WOSB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.68
PEG (5Y)1.38
EPS Next 2Y7.68%
EPS Next 3Y8.65%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WOSB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.70%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.44, WOSB pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, WOSB pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.7% |
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 2Y7.68%
EPS Next 3Y8.65%
FRA:WOSB (1/13/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
88.64
-1.6 (-1.77%)
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 Cap20.61B
Revenue(TTM)6.08B
Net Income(TTM)1.12B
Analysts78.89
Price Target147.38 (66.27%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.7% |
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)1.97%
PT rev (3m)-10.75%
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 | 16.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.38 | ||
| P/S | 3.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.11 | ||
| P/B | 23.24 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.14 |
EPS(TTM)5.31
EY5.99%
EPS(NY)5.76
Fwd EY6.5%
FCF(TTM)5.97
FCFY6.73%
OCF(TTM)7.32
OCFY8.26%
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)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
WACC6.55%
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 Y6.22%
EPS Next 2Y7.68%
EPS Next 3Y8.65%
EPS Next 5Y9.34%
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 5Y5.31%
EBIT growth 1Y11.32%
EBIT growth 3Y10.6%
EBIT growth 5Y8.78%
EBIT Next Year36.74%
EBIT Next 3Y15.47%
EBIT Next 5Y10.81%
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
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WOSB.DE.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to WOLTERS KLUWER (WOSB.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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WOLTERS KLUWER (WOSB.DE) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of WOLTERS KLUWER (WOSB.DE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WOLTERS KLUWER (WOSB.DE) is 16.69 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 23.24.
What is the expected EPS growth for WOLTERS KLUWER (WOSB.DE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WOLTERS KLUWER (WOSB.DE) is expected to grow by 6.22% in the next year.