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WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

AMS:WKL - Euronext Amsterdam - NL0000395903 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

152.25  +2.2 (+1.47%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall WKL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated WKL against 28 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While WKL belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, WKL is valued expensive at the moment.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year WKL was profitable.
In the past year WKL had a positive cash flow from operations.
WKL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years WKL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
WKL.AS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWKL.AS 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

WKL has a Return On Assets of 11.36%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WKL outperforms 89.29% of its industry peers.
WKL has a better Return On Equity (69.84%) than 96.43% of its industry peers.
WKL's Return On Invested Capital of 18.66% is amongst the best of the industry. WKL outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WKL is significantly above the industry average of 11.14%.
The 3 year average ROIC (18.40%) for WKL is below the current ROIC(18.66%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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%
WKL.AS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWKL.AS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 18.24%, WKL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.29% of the companies in the same industry.
WKL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 24.56%, WKL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.29% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WKL has grown nicely.
WKL has a Gross Margin of 72.52%. This is in the better half of the industry: WKL outperforms 67.86% of its industry peers.
WKL'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%
WKL.AS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWKL.AS 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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WKL is creating value.
WKL has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WKL has less shares outstanding
WKL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
WKL.AS Yearly Shares OutstandingWKL.AS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
WKL.AS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWKL.AS 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

WKL has an Altman-Z score of 3.97. This indicates that WKL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
WKL has a better Altman-Z score (3.97) than 89.29% of its industry peers.
WKL has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.04. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as WKL would need 3.04 years to pay back of all of its debts.
WKL has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.04) than 82.14% of its industry peers.
WKL 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, WKL is not doing good in the industry: 78.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.59
Debt/FCF 3.04
Altman-Z 3.97
ROIC/WACC2.66
WACC7.02%
WKL.AS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWKL.AS 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 WKL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of WKL (0.70) is worse than 71.43% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.68 indicates that WKL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WKL has a Quick ratio of 0.68. This is in the lower half of the industry: WKL underperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.7
Quick Ratio 0.68
WKL.AS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWKL.AS 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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 9.23% over the past year.
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 5.95% 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

Based on estimates for the next years, WKL will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.86% on average per year.
WKL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.10% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.67%
EPS Next 2Y9.89%
EPS Next 3Y8.91%
EPS Next 5Y5.86%
Revenue Next Year7.97%
Revenue Next 2Y7.07%
Revenue Next 3Y5.79%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
WKL.AS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWKL.AS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2B 4B 6B
WKL.AS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWKL.AS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 30.63, which means the current valuation is very expensive for WKL.
WKL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.92. WKL is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.68, WKL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
WKL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
WKL is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.65, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.63
Fwd PE 27.68
WKL.AS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWKL.AS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WKL is valued a bit more expensive than 60.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WKL is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.71% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 27.1
EV/EBITDA 19.95
WKL.AS Per share dataWKL.AS 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 WKL may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.87
PEG (5Y)2.54
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%, WKL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
WKL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.24.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.51, WKL is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.55%

5.2 History

The dividend of WKL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 16.08%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.08%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
WKL.AS Yearly Dividends per shareWKL.AS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

WKL pays out 48.29% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of WKL 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%
WKL.AS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWKL.AS 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
WKL.AS Dividend Payout.WKL.AS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WKL.AS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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WOLTERS KLUWER

AMS:WKL (4/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

152.25

+2.2 (+1.47%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-26 2025-02-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-07 2025-05-07
Inst Owners68.29%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap36.31B
Analysts73.68
Price Target172.81 (13.5%)
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 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)-1.99%
PT rev (3m)3.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.34%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.63
Fwd PE 27.68
P/S 6.14
P/FCF 27.1
P/OCF 21.96
P/B 23.5
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 19.95
EPS(TTM)4.97
EY3.26%
EPS(NY)5.5
Fwd EY3.61%
FCF(TTM)5.62
FCFY3.69%
OCF(TTM)6.93
OCFY4.55%
SpS24.8
BVpS6.48
TBVpS-20.54
PEG (NY)2.87
PEG (5Y)2.54
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)21.64%
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 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-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 3.97
F-Score7
WACC7.02%
ROIC/WACC2.66
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 Year7.97%
Revenue Next 2Y7.07%
Revenue Next 3Y5.79%
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%