WOLTERS KLUWER (WOSB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:WOSB - Deutsche Boerse Ag - NL0000395903 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to WOSB. WOSB was compared to 27 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. WOSB has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, WOSB is valued expensive at the moment.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years WOSB has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years WOSB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of WOSB (11.36%) is better than 92.59% of its industry peers.
WOSB's Return On Equity of 69.84% is amongst the best of the industry. WOSB outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
WOSB has a better Return On Invested Capital (18.66%) than 88.89% 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 11.35%.
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 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 18.24%, WOSB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.59% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WOSB has grown nicely.
WOSB has a Operating Margin of 24.56%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WOSB outperforms 92.59% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WOSB has grown nicely.
WOSB has a better Gross Margin (72.52%) than 74.07% of its industry peers.
WOSB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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 4.07 indicates that WOSB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.07, WOSB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.19% of the companies in the same industry.
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 85.19% 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.
WOSB has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.59. This is in the lower half of the industry: WOSB underperforms 74.07% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.07 |
ROIC/WACC2.65
WACC7.04%
2.3 Liquidity
WOSB has a Current 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 has a Current ratio of 0.70. This is in the lower half of the industry: WOSB underperforms 66.67% 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.
The Quick ratio of WOSB (0.68) is worse than 66.67% 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.
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.
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 Year6.54%
Revenue Next 2Y6.19%
Revenue Next 3Y5.57%
Revenue Next 5Y4.1%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 31.39, WOSB can be considered very expensive at the moment.
WOSB's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.18, WOSB is valued at the same level.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.36 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WOSB.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as WOSB.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WOSB to the average of the S&P500 Index (20.81), we can say WOSB is valued slightly more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.36 |
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 | 27.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.69 |
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)2.94
PEG (5Y)2.6
EPS Next 2Y9.89%
EPS Next 3Y8.91%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WOSB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.50%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.12, WOSB has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, WOSB is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.5% |
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
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%
FRA:WOSB (5/2/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
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+0.8 (+0.52%)
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 Cap37.21B
Analysts76.67
Price Target169.83 (8.87%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.5% |
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)-3.32%
PT rev (3m)-4.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.71%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.33%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.08%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.36 | ||
| P/S | 6.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.77 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.5 | ||
| P/B | 24.08 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.69 |
EPS(TTM)4.97
EY3.19%
EPS(NY)5.5
Fwd EY3.53%
FCF(TTM)5.62
FCFY3.6%
OCF(TTM)6.93
OCFY4.45%
SpS24.8
BVpS6.48
TBVpS-20.54
PEG (NY)2.94
PEG (5Y)2.6
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 | 4.07 |
F-Score7
WACC7.04%
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 Year6.54%
Revenue Next 2Y6.19%
Revenue Next 3Y5.57%
Revenue Next 5Y4.1%
EBIT growth 1Y9.25%
EBIT growth 3Y10.6%
EBIT growth 5Y8.78%
EBIT Next Year36.87%
EBIT Next 3Y15.65%
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%