WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Amsterdam - AMS:WKL - NL0000395903 - Common Stock
90.08 EUR
+0.56 (+0.63%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to WKL. WKL was compared to 33 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.
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
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 11.54%, WKL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of WKL (126.61%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of WKL (18.22%) is better than 84.85% of its industry peers.
WKL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 18.40%. This is significantly above the industry average of 11.10%.
| 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
WKL has a better Profit Margin (18.48%) than 87.88% of its industry peers.
WKL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WKL has a better Operating Margin (25.41%) than 87.88% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WKL has grown nicely.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 72.93%, WKL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.70% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for WKL has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for WKL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, WKL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.54 indicates that WKL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WKL has a Altman-Z score of 2.54. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WKL outperforms 42.42% of its industry peers.
WKL has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.75. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as WKL would need 3.75 years to pay back of all of its debts.
WKL's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.75 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WKL outperforms 69.70% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 5.81 is on the high side and indicates that WKL has dependencies on debt financing.
WKL has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (5.81) than 87.88% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.54 |
ROIC/WACC2.78
WACC6.56%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 0.71, WKL is not doing good in the industry: 75.76% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.69 indicates that WKL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.69, WKL is not doing good in the industry: 72.73% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| 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.
Measured over the past years, WKL 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 5.69% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.11% on average over the past years.
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 9.66% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, WKL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.62% on average per year.
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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.96, which indicates a correct valuation of WKL.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WKL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.82% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WKL to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.61), we can say WKL is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.64, which indicates a correct valuation of WKL.
63.64% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WKL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WKL to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.01), we can say WKL is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.64 |
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.
WKL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WKL is cheaper than 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.06 |
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)2.73
PEG (5Y)1.4
EPS Next 2Y7.65%
EPS Next 3Y8.61%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WKL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.29%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
WKL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.41.
WKL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.29% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
WKL pays out 48.26% 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.
DP48.26%
EPS Next 2Y7.65%
EPS Next 3Y8.61%
AMS:WKL (12/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
90.08
+0.56 (+0.63%)
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 Cap20.95B
Revenue(TTM)6.08B
Net Income(TTM)1.12B
Analysts77.78
Price Target146.7 (62.86%)
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)-4.28%
PT rev (3m)-11.12%
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 | 16.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.64 | ||
| P/S | 3.45 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.09 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.31 | ||
| P/B | 23.61 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.06 |
EPS(TTM)5.31
EY5.89%
EPS(NY)5.76
Fwd EY6.39%
FCF(TTM)5.97
FCFY6.63%
OCF(TTM)7.32
OCFY8.13%
SpS26.14
BVpS3.81
TBVpS-25.28
PEG (NY)2.73
PEG (5Y)1.4
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 | 2.54 |
F-Score5
WACC6.56%
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 5 / 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%.