WOLTERS KLUWER (WOSB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:WOSB - NL0000395903 - Common Stock
111.1 EUR
+1.1 (+1%)
Taking everything into account, WOSB scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WOSB was compared to 33 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. WOSB scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. WOSB is quite expensive at the moment. It does show 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.
Each year in the past 5 years WOSB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
WOSB has a Return On Assets of 11.54%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WOSB outperforms 87.88% 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 96.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 18.22%, WOSB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.85% 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 11.62%.
| 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 84.85% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WOSB has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 25.41%, WOSB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.88% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WOSB has grown nicely.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 72.93%, WOSB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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
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.
The number of shares outstanding for WOSB has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for WOSB is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.88 indicates that WOSB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.88, WOSB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.75, WOSB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 5.81 is on the high side and indicates that WOSB has dependencies on debt financing.
WOSB has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (5.81) than 90.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.88 |
ROIC/WACC2.69
WACC6.78%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.71 indicates that WOSB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.71, WOSB is not doing good in the industry: 75.76% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
The Quick ratio of WOSB (0.69) is worse than 72.73% 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.
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 5.69% in the past year.
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
WOSB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.41% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, WOSB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.38% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.99%
EPS Next 2Y7.78%
EPS Next 3Y8.41%
EPS Next 5Y9.41%
Revenue Next Year3.84%
Revenue Next 2Y3.75%
Revenue Next 3Y4.51%
Revenue Next 5Y5.38%
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.
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 20.92.
63.64% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WOSB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.53. WOSB is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.24, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of WOSB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WOSB is on the same level as its industry peers.
WOSB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.04.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.24 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WOSB is valued a bit more expensive than 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 18.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.52 |
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)2.99
PEG (5Y)1.73
EPS Next 2Y7.78%
EPS Next 3Y8.41%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.21%, WOSB has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
The stock price of WOSB dropped by -20.90% 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.
WOSB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.38.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, WOSB has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.21% |
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
WOSB pays out 48.26% of its income as dividend. 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 2Y7.78%
EPS Next 3Y8.41%
FRA:WOSB (10/15/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
111.1
+1.1 (+1%)
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 Cap25.83B
Analysts75.56
Price Target165.13 (48.63%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.21% |
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)-4.02%
PT rev (3m)-4.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.24 | ||
| P/S | 4.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.61 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.18 | ||
| P/B | 29.12 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.52 |
EPS(TTM)5.31
EY4.78%
EPS(NY)5.77
Fwd EY5.2%
FCF(TTM)5.97
FCFY5.37%
OCF(TTM)7.32
OCFY6.59%
SpS26.14
BVpS3.81
TBVpS-25.28
PEG (NY)2.99
PEG (5Y)1.73
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%
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-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 | 2.88 |
F-Score5
WACC6.78%
ROIC/WACC2.69
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 Y6.99%
EPS Next 2Y7.78%
EPS Next 3Y8.41%
EPS Next 5Y9.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.69%
Revenue growth 3Y7.43%
Revenue growth 5Y5.11%
Sales Q2Q%5.57%
Revenue Next Year3.84%
Revenue Next 2Y3.75%
Revenue Next 3Y4.51%
Revenue Next 5Y5.38%
EBIT growth 1Y11.32%
EBIT growth 3Y10.6%
EBIT growth 5Y8.78%
EBIT Next Year36.54%
EBIT Next 3Y15.49%
EBIT Next 5Y10.88%
FCF growth 1Y8.1%
FCF growth 3Y8.4%
FCF growth 5Y8.87%
OCF growth 1Y6.57%
OCF growth 3Y8.58%
OCF growth 5Y8.46%