WOLTERS KLUWER (WOSB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:WOSB - NL0000395903 - Common Stock
94.46 EUR
+0.84 (+0.9%)
Overall WOSB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated WOSB against 33 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. WOSB has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. WOSB is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WOSB was profitable.
WOSB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
WOSB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
WOSB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
WOSB's Return On Assets of 11.54% is amongst the best of the industry. WOSB outperforms 90.63% of its industry peers.
WOSB has a Return On Equity of 126.61%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WOSB outperforms 96.88% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 18.22%, WOSB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WOSB is significantly above the industry average of 11.39%.
| 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
WOSB has a better Profit Margin (18.48%) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
WOSB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 25.41%, WOSB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WOSB has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of WOSB (72.93%) is better than 68.75% 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, WOSB has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, WOSB has less shares outstanding
WOSB has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.62 indicates that WOSB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WOSB has a Altman-Z score (2.62) 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 71.88% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 5.81 is on the high side and indicates that WOSB has dependencies on debt financing.
WOSB's Debt to Equity ratio of 5.81 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WOSB is outperformed by 90.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.62 |
ROIC/WACC2.73
WACC6.67%
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 78.13% of its industry peers.
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 75.00% 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.
Measured over the past years, WOSB shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 12.08% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, WOSB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.69% in the last 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)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
Based on estimates for the next years, WOSB will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.83% on average per year.
WOSB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.78% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.83%
EPS Next 2Y7.74%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%
EPS Next 5Y9.83%
Revenue Next Year3.8%
Revenue Next 2Y3.71%
Revenue Next 3Y4.48%
Revenue Next 5Y5.78%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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
WOSB is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.79.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WOSB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
WOSB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.89.
WOSB is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.37.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as WOSB.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.59. WOSB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.37 |
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 is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.62 |
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)2.6
PEG (5Y)1.47
EPS Next 2Y7.74%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WOSB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.29%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
WOSB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.24.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, WOSB has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| 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.
WOSB's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP48.26%
EPS Next 2Y7.74%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%
FRA:WOSB (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
94.46
+0.84 (+0.9%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners66.96%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap21.96B
Revenue(TTM)6.08B
Net Income(TTM)1.12B
Analysts77.78
Price Target153.54 (62.54%)
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)-7.02%
PT rev (3m)-12.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.11%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.37 | ||
| P/S | 3.61 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.9 | ||
| P/B | 24.76 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.62 |
EPS(TTM)5.31
EY5.62%
EPS(NY)5.77
Fwd EY6.11%
FCF(TTM)5.97
FCFY6.32%
OCF(TTM)7.32
OCFY7.75%
SpS26.14
BVpS3.81
TBVpS-25.28
PEG (NY)2.6
PEG (5Y)1.47
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 | 2.62 |
F-Score5
WACC6.67%
ROIC/WACC2.73
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 Y6.83%
EPS Next 2Y7.74%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%
EPS Next 5Y9.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.69%
Revenue growth 3Y7.43%
Revenue growth 5Y5.11%
Sales Q2Q%5.57%
Revenue Next Year3.8%
Revenue Next 2Y3.71%
Revenue Next 3Y4.48%
Revenue Next 5Y5.78%
EBIT growth 1Y11.32%
EBIT growth 3Y10.6%
EBIT growth 5Y8.78%
EBIT Next Year36.54%
EBIT Next 3Y15.49%
EBIT Next 5Y11.31%
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 6.83% 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%.