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WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Euronext Amsterdam - AMS:WKL - NL0000395903 - Common Stock

83.3 EUR
-0.78 (-0.93%)
Last: 1/22/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to WKL. WKL was compared to 34 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. WKL scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. WKL has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year WKL was profitable.
  • WKL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years WKL has been profitable.
  • WKL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • WKL has a better Return On Assets (11.54%) than 91.18% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 126.61%, WKL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.06% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 18.22%, WKL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WKL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 18.40%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.77%.
Industry RankSector 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%
WKL.AS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWKL.AS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 18.48%, WKL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WKL has grown nicely.
  • WKL's Operating Margin of 25.41% is amongst the best of the industry. WKL outperforms 85.29% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WKL has grown nicely.
  • The Gross Margin of WKL (72.93%) is better than 67.65% 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 RankSector 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%
WKL.AS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWKL.AS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • WKL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for WKL has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, WKL has less shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for WKL is higher compared to a year ago.
WKL.AS Yearly Shares OutstandingWKL.AS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.45 indicates that WKL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 2.45, WKL is not doing good in the industry: 61.76% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • 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.
  • WKL's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.75 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WKL outperforms 70.59% of its industry peers.
  • WKL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 5.81. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 5.81, WKL is not doing good in the industry: 88.24% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 5.81
Debt/FCF 3.75
Altman-Z 2.45
ROIC/WACC2.8
WACC6.5%
WKL.AS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWKL.AS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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 has a Current ratio of 0.71. This is in the lower half of the industry: WKL underperforms 73.53% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.69 indicates that WKL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of WKL (0.69) is worse than 73.53% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.71
Quick Ratio 0.69
WKL.AS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWKL.AS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • WKL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.03%, which is quite good.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.08% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • Looking at the last year, WKL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.69% in the last 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

  • WKL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.34% yearly.
  • WKL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.31% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.22%
EPS Next 2Y7.68%
EPS Next 3Y8.65%
EPS Next 5Y9.34%
Revenue Next Year3.79%
Revenue Next 2Y3.56%
Revenue Next 3Y4.41%
Revenue Next 5Y5.31%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • 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 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
WKL.AS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWKL.AS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.69, the valuation of WKL can be described as correct.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WKL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WKL is cheaper than 79.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • WKL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.32.
  • WKL is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.46.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WKL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.76% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.32. WKL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.69
Fwd PE 14.46
WKL.AS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWKL.AS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WKL is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WKL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.76% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.95
EV/EBITDA 11.44
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 WKL does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • WKL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.52
PEG (5Y)1.3
EPS Next 2Y7.68%
EPS Next 3Y8.65%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • WKL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.77%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • The stock price of WKL dropped by -26.99% 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 2.53, WKL pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • WKL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.77%

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

  • 48.26% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WKL. 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.
DP48.26%
EPS Next 2Y7.68%
EPS Next 3Y8.65%
WKL.AS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWKL.AS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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 (1/22/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

83.3

-0.78 (-0.93%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)11-05
Earnings (Next)02-25
Inst Owners62.06%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap19.37B
Revenue(TTM)6.08B
Net Income(TTM)1.12B
Analysts78.89
Price Target145.95 (75.21%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.77%
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)1.01%
PT rev (3m)-11.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.05%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.69
Fwd PE 14.46
P/S 3.19
P/FCF 13.95
P/OCF 11.38
P/B 21.84
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.44
EPS(TTM)5.31
EY6.37%
EPS(NY)5.76
Fwd EY6.92%
FCF(TTM)5.97
FCFY7.17%
OCF(TTM)7.32
OCFY8.79%
SpS26.14
BVpS3.81
TBVpS-25.28
PEG (NY)2.52
PEG (5Y)1.3
Graham Number21.35
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.45
F-Score5
WACC6.5%
ROIC/WACC2.8
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 Y6.22%
EPS Next 2Y7.68%
EPS Next 3Y8.65%
EPS Next 5Y9.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.69%
Revenue growth 3Y7.43%
Revenue growth 5Y5.11%
Sales Q2Q%5.57%
Revenue Next Year3.79%
Revenue Next 2Y3.56%
Revenue Next 3Y4.41%
Revenue Next 5Y5.31%
EBIT growth 1Y11.32%
EBIT growth 3Y10.6%
EBIT growth 5Y8.78%
EBIT Next Year36.74%
EBIT Next 3Y15.47%
EBIT Next 5Y10.81%
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

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WKL.AS.


What is the valuation status of WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS) stock?

WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for WOLTERS KLUWER?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS) is expected to grow by 6.22% in the next year.


Is the dividend of WOLTERS KLUWER sustainable?

The dividend rating of WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 48.26%.