WOLTERS KLUWER (WOSB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:WOSB - Deutsche Boerse Ag - NL0000395903 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to WOSB. WOSB was compared to 30 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While WOSB has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. WOSB is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WOSB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year WOSB had a positive cash flow from operations.
WOSB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years WOSB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 11.36%, WOSB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
WOSB has a better Return On Equity (69.84%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 18.63%, WOSB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
WOSB has a better Profit Margin (18.24%) than 93.10% of its industry peers.
WOSB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 24.53%, WOSB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WOSB has grown nicely.
WOSB has a Gross Margin of 72.52%. This is in the better half of the industry: WOSB outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
WOSB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WOSB is creating value.
There is no outstanding debt for WOSB. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.75 indicates that WOSB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
WOSB's Altman-Z score of 3.75 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WOSB outperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
WOSB has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.03. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as WOSB would need 3.03 years to pay back of all of its debts.
WOSB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.03. This is in the better half of the industry: WOSB outperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.59 is on the high side and indicates that WOSB has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.59, WOSB is doing worse than 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.75 |
ROIC/WACC2.63
WACC7.08%
2.3 Liquidity
WOSB has a Current Ratio of 0.70. This is a bad value and indicates that WOSB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WOSB has a Current ratio of 0.70. This is in the lower half of the industry: WOSB underperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
WOSB has a Quick Ratio of 0.70. This is a bad value and indicates that WOSB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of WOSB (0.68) is worse than 75.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.56% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, WOSB shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 12.99% on average per year.
WOSB shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.95%.
Measured over the past years, WOSB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.11% on average per year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.98% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.81% on average over the next years.
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
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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 31.31 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WOSB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WOSB is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 29.35. WOSB is around the same levels.
WOSB is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.26.
62.07% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WOSB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.10, WOSB is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.26 |
4.2 Price Multiples
62.07% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WOSB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
WOSB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. WOSB is more expensive than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 25.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.96 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates WOSB does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
WOSB has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.36
PEG (5Y)2.41
EPS Next 2Y11.96%
EPS Next 3Y8.68%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.64%, WOSB has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.84, WOSB has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, WOSB is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.64% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of WOSB grows each year by 13.74%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.74%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
WOSB pays out 48.29% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
WOSB's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP48.29%
EPS Next 2Y11.96%
EPS Next 3Y8.68%
FRA:WOSB (3/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
141.85
+0.35 (+0.25%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners68.29%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap33.83B
Analysts73.33
Price Target176.26 (24.26%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.64% |
Yearly Dividend1.91
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.74%
DP48.29%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
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)-1.21%
PT rev (3m)5.72%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.26 | ||
| P/S | 5.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 25.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.46 | ||
| P/B | 21.9 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.96 |
EPS(TTM)4.53
EY3.19%
EPS(NY)5.62
Fwd EY3.96%
FCF(TTM)5.62
FCFY3.96%
OCF(TTM)6.93
OCFY4.89%
SpS24.8
BVpS6.48
TBVpS-20.54
PEG (NY)2.36
PEG (5Y)2.41
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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%