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WOLTERS KLUWER (WOSB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

FRA:WOSB - Deutsche Boerse Ag - NL0000395903 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

143.15  -2.6 (-1.78%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Overall WOSB gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated WOSB against 34 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. WOSB has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. WOSB is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


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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.
Each year in the past 5 years WOSB has been profitable.
In the past 5 years WOSB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
WOSB.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWOSB.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

WOSB has a better Return On Assets (11.36%) than 88.24% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of WOSB (69.84%) is better than 94.12% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 18.66%, WOSB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.18% 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 10.84%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (18.66%) for WOSB is above the 3 year average (18.40%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector 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%
WOSB.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWOSB.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

WOSB has a Profit Margin of 18.24%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WOSB outperforms 94.12% of its industry peers.
WOSB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WOSB has a Operating Margin of 24.56%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WOSB outperforms 94.12% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WOSB has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 72.52%, WOSB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
WOSB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
WOSB.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWOSB.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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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
WOSB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
WOSB has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
WOSB.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingWOSB.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
WOSB.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWOSB.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

WOSB has an Altman-Z score of 3.84. This indicates that WOSB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of WOSB (3.84) is better than 76.47% of its industry peers.
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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.04, WOSB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.29% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.59 is on the high side and indicates that WOSB has dependencies on debt financing.
WOSB has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.59) than 76.47% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.59
Debt/FCF 3.04
Altman-Z 3.84
ROIC/WACC2.67
WACC6.99%
WOSB.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWOSB.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.70 indicates that WOSB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.70, WOSB is doing worse than 73.53% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.68 indicates that WOSB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of WOSB (0.68) is worse than 70.59% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.7
Quick Ratio 0.68
WOSB.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWOSB.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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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.
WOSB shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.08% yearly.
Looking at the last year, WOSB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.95% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.11% on average over the past years.
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

WOSB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.79% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.83% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y10.67%
EPS Next 2Y9.89%
EPS Next 3Y8.91%
EPS Next 5Y9.79%
Revenue Next Year5.7%
Revenue Next 2Y5.94%
Revenue Next 3Y6.03%
Revenue Next 5Y5.83%

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.
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.
WOSB.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWOSB.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B
WOSB.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWOSB.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 28.80 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WOSB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WOSB is on the same level as its industry peers.
WOSB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.32.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.03 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WOSB.
WOSB's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.19, WOSB is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.8
Fwd PE 26.03
WOSB.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWOSB.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

WOSB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
WOSB's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.48
EV/EBITDA 19.1
WOSB.DE Per share dataWOSB.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20 -20

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)2.7
PEG (5Y)2.38
EPS Next 2Y9.89%
EPS Next 3Y8.91%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.55%, WOSB has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.95, WOSB has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
WOSB's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.40.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.55%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of WOSB grows each year by 16.08%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.08%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
WOSB.DE Yearly Dividends per shareWOSB.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

WOSB pays out 48.29% 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.
DP48.29%
EPS Next 2Y9.89%
EPS Next 3Y8.91%
WOSB.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWOSB.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
WOSB.DE Dividend Payout.WOSB.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WOSB.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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WOLTERS KLUWER

FRA:WOSB (6/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

143.15

-2.6 (-1.78%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)05-07 2025-05-07
Earnings (Next)07-30 2025-07-30
Inst Owners66.16%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap34.14B
Analysts75.56
Price Target173 (20.85%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.55%
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)0.87%
PT rev (3m)-1.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.04%
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 RankSector Rank
PE 28.8
Fwd PE 26.03
P/S 5.77
P/FCF 25.48
P/OCF 20.64
P/B 22.1
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 19.1
EPS(TTM)4.97
EY3.47%
EPS(NY)5.5
Fwd EY3.84%
FCF(TTM)5.62
FCFY3.92%
OCF(TTM)6.93
OCFY4.84%
SpS24.8
BVpS6.48
TBVpS-20.54
PEG (NY)2.7
PEG (5Y)2.38
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 3.84
F-Score7
WACC6.99%
ROIC/WACC2.67
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 5Y9.79%
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 5Y5.83%
EBIT growth 1Y9.25%
EBIT growth 3Y10.6%
EBIT growth 5Y8.78%
EBIT Next Year36.61%
EBIT Next 3Y16.5%
EBIT Next 5Y11.16%
FCF growth 1Y9.75%
FCF growth 3Y8.4%
FCF growth 5Y8.87%
OCF growth 1Y7.06%
OCF growth 3Y8.58%
OCF growth 5Y8.46%