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WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL.AS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

142.1  +0.4 (+0.28%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall WKL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated WKL against 29 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. WKL is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

WKL had positive earnings in the past year.
WKL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years WKL has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years WKL had a positive operating cash flow.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 11.36%, WKL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
WKL has a better Return On Equity (69.84%) than 96.55% of its industry peers.
WKL has a better Return On Invested Capital (18.63%) than 79.31% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.36%
ROE 69.84%
ROIC 18.63%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
WKL.AS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWKL.AS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of WKL (18.24%) is better than 89.66% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WKL has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 24.53%, WKL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
WKL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WKL has a better Gross Margin (72.52%) than 68.97% of its industry peers.
WKL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 24.53%
PM (TTM) 18.24%
GM 72.52%
OM growth 3Y2.9%
OM growth 5Y3.47%
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

WKL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
WKL has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
WKL.AS Yearly Shares OutstandingWKL.AS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 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 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

WKL has an Altman-Z score of 3.75. This indicates that WKL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of WKL (3.75) is better than 82.76% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WKL is 3.03, which is a good value as it means it would take WKL, 3.03 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WKL (3.03) is better than 75.86% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.59 is on the high side and indicates that WKL has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.59, WKL is doing worse than 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.59
Debt/FCF 3.03
Altman-Z 3.75
ROIC/WACC2.63
WACC7.08%
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

WKL has a Current Ratio of 0.70. This is a bad value and indicates that WKL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.70, WKL is doing worse than 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
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 79.31% 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 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 10.56%, which is quite good.
WKL shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.99% yearly.
Looking at the last year, WKL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.95% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.11% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.56%
EPS 3Y17.63%
EPS 5Y12.99%
EPS Q2Q%11.29%
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 quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.98% on average per year.
WKL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.81% yearly.
EPS Next Y13.28%
EPS Next 2Y11.96%
EPS Next 3Y8.68%
EPS Next 5Y8.98%
Revenue Next Year7.97%
Revenue Next 2Y7.07%
Revenue Next 3Y5.79%
Revenue Next 5Y6.81%

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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 31.37, the valuation of WKL can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WKL is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WKL to the average of the S&P500 Index (29.35), we can say WKL is valued inline with the index average.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 25.31, which means the current valuation is very expensive for WKL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WKL indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: WKL is more expensive than 65.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WKL to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.10), we can say WKL is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.37
Fwd PE 25.31
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

65.52% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WKL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
65.52% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WKL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.27
EV/EBITDA 18.99
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.
WKL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.36
PEG (5Y)2.42
EPS Next 2Y11.96%
EPS Next 3Y8.68%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

WKL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.64%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
WKL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.83.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, WKL is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.64%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of WKL grows each year by 13.74%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.74%
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 2Y11.96%
EPS Next 3Y8.68%
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 (3/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

142.1

+0.4 (+0.28%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-26 2025-02-26/amc
Earnings (Next)05-07 2025-05-07
Inst Owners68.29%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap33.89B
Analysts73.33
Price Target176.32 (24.08%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.64%
Yearly Dividend1.91
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.74%
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)-1.12%
PT rev (3m)5.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)3.68%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.79%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.37
Fwd PE 25.31
P/S 5.73
P/FCF 25.27
P/OCF 20.49
P/B 21.94
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 18.99
EPS(TTM)4.53
EY3.19%
EPS(NY)5.62
Fwd EY3.95%
FCF(TTM)5.62
FCFY3.96%
OCF(TTM)6.93
OCFY4.88%
SpS24.8
BVpS6.48
TBVpS-20.54
PEG (NY)2.36
PEG (5Y)2.42
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.36%
ROE 69.84%
ROCE 25.39%
ROIC 18.63%
ROICexc 22.1%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 24.53%
PM (TTM) 18.24%
GM 72.52%
FCFM 22.67%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y2.9%
OM growth 5Y3.47%
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 3.03
Debt/EBITDA 2.08
Cap/Depr 65.34%
Cap/Sales 5.29%
Interest Coverage 34.55
Cash Conversion 85.7%
Profit Quality 124.28%
Current Ratio 0.7
Quick Ratio 0.68
Altman-Z 3.75
F-Score7
WACC7.08%
ROIC/WACC2.63
Cap/Depr(3y)67.15%
Cap/Depr(5y)61.21%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.5%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.34%
Profit Quality(3y)123.62%
Profit Quality(5y)129.67%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.56%
EPS 3Y17.63%
EPS 5Y12.99%
EPS Q2Q%11.29%
EPS Next Y13.28%
EPS Next 2Y11.96%
EPS Next 3Y8.68%
EPS Next 5Y8.98%
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 5Y6.81%
EBIT growth 1Y9.1%
EBIT growth 3Y10.55%
EBIT growth 5Y8.75%
EBIT Next Year36.23%
EBIT Next 3Y14.72%
EBIT Next 5Y12.96%
FCF growth 1Y9.83%
FCF growth 3Y8.43%
FCF growth 5Y8.89%
OCF growth 1Y7.06%
OCF growth 3Y8.58%
OCF growth 5Y8.46%