WOLTERS KLUWER (WOSB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:WOSB - Deutsche Boerse Ag - NL0000395903 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall WOSB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated WOSB against 31 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While WOSB has a great profitability rating, 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
WOSB had positive earnings in the past year.
WOSB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years WOSB has been profitable.
WOSB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
WOSB's Return On Assets of 11.36% is amongst the best of the industry. WOSB outperforms 90.63% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 69.84%, WOSB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
WOSB's Return On Invested Capital of 18.66% is amongst the best of the industry. WOSB outperforms 87.50% 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 11.33%.
The 3 year average ROIC (18.40%) for WOSB is below the current ROIC(18.66%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
WOSB's Profit Margin of 18.24% is amongst the best of the industry. WOSB outperforms 90.63% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WOSB has grown nicely.
WOSB's Operating Margin of 24.56% is amongst the best of the industry. WOSB outperforms 90.63% of its industry peers.
WOSB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WOSB's Gross Margin of 72.52% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WOSB outperforms 68.75% 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 | 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%
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 4.18 indicates that WOSB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
WOSB has a better Altman-Z score (4.18) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
WOSB has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.04. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as WOSB would need 3.04 years to pay back of all of its debts.
WOSB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.04. This is amongst the best in the industry. WOSB outperforms 84.38% of its industry peers.
WOSB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.59. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.59, WOSB is not doing good in the industry: 78.13% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.18 |
ROIC/WACC2.65
WACC7.05%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.70 indicates that WOSB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WOSB has a Current ratio of 0.70. This is in the lower half of the industry: WOSB underperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
WOSB has a Quick Ratio of 0.70. 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's Quick ratio of 0.68 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WOSB is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 |
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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.95% in the past 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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.86% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.10% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y10.67%
EPS Next 2Y9.89%
EPS Next 3Y8.91%
EPS Next 5Y5.86%
Revenue Next Year5.7%
Revenue Next 2Y5.94%
Revenue Next 3Y6.03%
Revenue Next 5Y4.1%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 32.56, WOSB can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WOSB is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WOSB to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.91), we can say WOSB is valued slightly more expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.42 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WOSB.
WOSB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.77. WOSB is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WOSB indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: WOSB is more expensive than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WOSB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. WOSB is more expensive than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 28.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.4 |
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.
The excellent profitability rating of WOSB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.05
PEG (5Y)2.69
EPS Next 2Y9.89%
EPS Next 3Y8.91%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WOSB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.45%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.98, WOSB has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, WOSB is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.45% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
48.29% 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.
DP48.29%
EPS Next 2Y9.89%
EPS Next 3Y8.91%
FRA:WOSB (5/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
161.8
+1.1 (+0.68%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners68.29%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap38.59B
Analysts76.67
Price Target171.5 (6%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.45% |
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)-0.75%
PT rev (3m)-4.82%
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)-0.78%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.63%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.42 | ||
| P/S | 6.52 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.33 | ||
| P/B | 24.98 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.4 |
EPS(TTM)4.97
EY3.07%
EPS(NY)5.5
Fwd EY3.4%
FCF(TTM)5.62
FCFY3.47%
OCF(TTM)6.93
OCFY4.29%
SpS24.8
BVpS6.48
TBVpS-20.54
PEG (NY)3.05
PEG (5Y)2.69
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 4.18 |
F-Score7
WACC7.05%
ROIC/WACC2.65
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 5Y5.86%
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 5Y4.1%
EBIT growth 1Y9.25%
EBIT growth 3Y10.6%
EBIT growth 5Y8.78%
EBIT Next Year36.61%
EBIT Next 3Y16.5%
EBIT Next 5Y10.09%
FCF growth 1Y9.75%
FCF growth 3Y8.4%
FCF growth 5Y8.87%
OCF growth 1Y7.06%
OCF growth 3Y8.58%
OCF growth 5Y8.46%