WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Amsterdam - AMS:WKL - NL0000395903 - Common Stock
88.64 EUR
+0.56 (+0.64%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to WKL. WKL was compared to 32 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While WKL has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. WKL has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WKL was profitable.
WKL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
WKL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years WKL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
WKL's Return On Assets of 11.54% is amongst the best of the industry. WKL outperforms 84.38% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of WKL (126.61%) is better than 96.88% of its industry peers.
WKL has a better Return On Invested Capital (18.22%) than 81.25% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WKL is significantly above the industry average of 12.00%.
| 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 18.48%, WKL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.38% of the companies in the same industry.
WKL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WKL's Operating Margin of 25.41% is amongst the best of the industry. WKL outperforms 84.38% of its industry peers.
WKL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of WKL (72.93%) is better than 71.88% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WKL has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WKL is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, WKL has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, WKL has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for WKL is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.52 indicates that WKL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WKL has a Altman-Z score (2.52) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WKL is 3.75, which is a good value as it means it would take WKL, 3.75 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.75, WKL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.63% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 5.81 is on the high side and indicates that WKL has dependencies on debt financing.
WKL's Debt to Equity ratio of 5.81 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WKL is outperformed by 90.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.52 |
ROIC/WACC2.78
WACC6.55%
2.3 Liquidity
WKL has a Current Ratio of 0.71. This is a bad value and indicates that WKL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WKL's Current ratio of 0.71 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WKL is outperformed by 78.13% of its industry peers.
WKL has a Quick Ratio of 0.71. This is a bad value and indicates that WKL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of WKL (0.69) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.03% over the past year.
WKL 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 5.69% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, WKL 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
Based on estimates for the next years, WKL will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.66% on average per year.
WKL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.62% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.21%
EPS Next 2Y7.65%
EPS Next 3Y8.61%
EPS Next 5Y9.66%
Revenue Next Year3.8%
Revenue Next 2Y3.73%
Revenue Next 3Y4.49%
Revenue Next 5Y5.62%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.69, the valuation of WKL can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WKL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.13% of the companies are valued more expensively.
WKL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.39, the valuation of WKL can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WKL is on the same level as its industry peers.
WKL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.96, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.39 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WKL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
WKL's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
WKL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.69
PEG (5Y)1.38
EPS Next 2Y7.65%
EPS Next 3Y8.61%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.29%, WKL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
The stock price of WKL dropped by -21.07% 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.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.47, WKL has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, WKL has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.29% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of WKL grows each year by 16.08%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.08%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
48.26% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WKL. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
WKL's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP48.26%
EPS Next 2Y7.65%
EPS Next 3Y8.61%
AMS:WKL (12/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
88.64
+0.56 (+0.64%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners69.04%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap20.61B
Revenue(TTM)6.08B
Net Income(TTM)1.12B
Analysts77.78
Price Target144.5 (63.02%)
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 Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
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)-5.71%
PT rev (3m)-15.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.59%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.39 | ||
| P/S | 3.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.11 | ||
| P/B | 23.24 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.89 |
EPS(TTM)5.31
EY5.99%
EPS(NY)5.76
Fwd EY6.5%
FCF(TTM)5.97
FCFY6.73%
OCF(TTM)7.32
OCFY8.26%
SpS26.14
BVpS3.81
TBVpS-25.28
PEG (NY)2.69
PEG (5Y)1.38
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)21.64%
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 3Y1.41%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.52%
OM growth 3Y2.95%
OM growth 5Y3.49%
PM growth 3Y6.13%
PM growth 5Y4.69%
GM growth 3Y0.61%
GM growth 5Y0.72%
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 | 2.52 |
F-Score5
WACC6.55%
ROIC/WACC2.78
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 Y6.21%
EPS Next 2Y7.65%
EPS Next 3Y8.61%
EPS Next 5Y9.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.69%
Revenue growth 3Y7.43%
Revenue growth 5Y5.11%
Sales Q2Q%5.57%
Revenue Next Year3.8%
Revenue Next 2Y3.73%
Revenue Next 3Y4.49%
Revenue Next 5Y5.62%
EBIT growth 1Y11.32%
EBIT growth 3Y10.6%
EBIT growth 5Y8.78%
EBIT Next Year36.8%
EBIT Next 3Y15.49%
EBIT Next 5Y11.13%
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 / WKL.AS FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WKL.AS.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the financial health of WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS) stock?
The financial health rating of WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS) is 3 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS) stock?
The dividend rating of WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 48.26%.