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 28 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. WOSB scores excellent on profitability, but 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
In the past year WOSB was profitable.
WOSB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years WOSB has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years WOSB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
WOSB has a better Return On Assets (11.36%) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
WOSB has a better Return On Equity (69.84%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of WOSB (18.66%) is better than 89.29% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WOSB is significantly above the industry average of 11.14%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (18.66%) for WOSB is above the 3 year average (18.40%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 18.24%, WOSB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
WOSB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 24.56%, WOSB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WOSB has grown nicely.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 72.52%, WOSB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WOSB has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WOSB is creating value.
WOSB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WOSB has less shares outstanding
WOSB has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.97 indicates that WOSB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
WOSB's Altman-Z score of 3.97 is amongst the best of the industry. WOSB outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WOSB is 3.04, which is a good value as it means it would take WOSB, 3.04 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WOSB has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.04) than 85.71% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of WOSB (2.59) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.97 |
ROIC/WACC2.66
WACC7.02%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.70 indicates that WOSB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.70, WOSB is not doing good in the industry: 67.86% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.68 indicates that WOSB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WOSB's Quick ratio of 0.68 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WOSB is outperformed by 67.86% 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 9.23% over the past year.
WOSB shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.08% yearly.
WOSB shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.95%.
WOSB shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.11% yearly.
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, WOSB will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.86% on average per year.
WOSB 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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
WOSB is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.72.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as WOSB.
WOSB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.79.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.76, WOSB can be considered very expensive at the moment.
WOSB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.38, WOSB is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WOSB is on the same level as its industry peers.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as WOSB.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.97 |
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)2.88
PEG (5Y)2.54
EPS Next 2Y9.89%
EPS Next 3Y8.91%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WOSB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.55%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.24, WOSB has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
WOSB's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.51.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.55% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of WOSB grows each year by 16.08%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.08%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
48.29% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WOSB. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of WOSB 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%
FRA:WOSB (4/25/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
152.7
+2.5 (+1.66%)
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 Cap36.42B
Analysts73.68
Price Target172.81 (13.17%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.55% |
Yearly Dividend2.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.08%
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)-1.96%
PT rev (3m)4.66%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.76 | ||
| P/S | 6.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.02 | ||
| P/B | 23.57 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.97 |
EPS(TTM)4.97
EY3.25%
EPS(NY)5.5
Fwd EY3.6%
FCF(TTM)5.62
FCFY3.68%
OCF(TTM)6.93
OCFY4.54%
SpS24.8
BVpS6.48
TBVpS-20.54
PEG (NY)2.88
PEG (5Y)2.54
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)20.26%
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 3Y9.28%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.93%
OM growth 3Y2.95%
OM growth 5Y3.49%
PM growth 3Y6.13%
PM growth 5Y4.69%
GM growth 3Y0.61%
GM growth 5Y0.72%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%