WOLTERS KLUWER (WOSB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:WOSB - NL0000395903 - Common Stock
112.5 EUR
-1.55 (-1.36%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to WOSB. WOSB was compared to 29 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While WOSB belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are 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.
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 (11.54%) than 93.10% of its industry peers.
WOSB has a Return On Equity of 126.61%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WOSB outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
WOSB has a better Return On Invested Capital (18.22%) than 89.66% 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 10.66%.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 18.48%, WOSB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
WOSB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WOSB has a Operating Margin of 25.41%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WOSB outperforms 89.66% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WOSB has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 72.93%, WOSB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.97% 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 | 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 WOSB is creating value.
WOSB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for WOSB has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
WOSB has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
WOSB has an Altman-Z score of 2.90. This is not the best score and indicates that WOSB is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of WOSB (2.90) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WOSB is 3.75, which is a good value as it means it would take WOSB, 3.75 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.75, WOSB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
WOSB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 5.81. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of WOSB (5.81) is worse than 86.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.9 |
ROIC/WACC2.68
WACC6.79%
2.3 Liquidity
WOSB has a Current Ratio of 0.71. This is a bad value and indicates that WOSB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.71, WOSB is doing worse than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.69 indicates that WOSB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WOSB's Quick ratio of 0.69 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WOSB is outperformed by 68.97% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WOSB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.03%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, WOSB shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 12.08% on average per year.
WOSB shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.69%.
WOSB shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.11% yearly.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, WOSB will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.41% on average per year.
WOSB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.38% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.99%
EPS Next 2Y7.78%
EPS Next 3Y8.41%
EPS Next 5Y9.41%
Revenue Next Year3.84%
Revenue Next 2Y3.75%
Revenue Next 3Y4.51%
Revenue Next 5Y5.38%
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
WOSB is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.19.
68.97% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WOSB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WOSB to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.08), we can say WOSB is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.48, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of WOSB.
WOSB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.09, WOSB is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WOSB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as WOSB.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.68 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
WOSB has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.03
PEG (5Y)1.75
EPS Next 2Y7.78%
EPS Next 3Y8.41%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WOSB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.15%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.13, WOSB has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
WOSB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.30.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.15% |
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
48.26% 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.
DP48.26%
EPS Next 2Y7.78%
EPS Next 3Y8.41%
FRA:WOSB (10/27/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
112.5
-1.55 (-1.36%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners66.96%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap26.16B
Revenue(TTM)6.08B
Net Income(TTM)1.12B
Analysts75.56
Price Target165.13 (46.78%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.15% |
Yearly Dividend2.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.08%
DP48.26%
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)0.04%
PT rev (3m)-1.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.48 | ||
| P/S | 4.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.37 | ||
| P/B | 29.49 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.68 |
EPS(TTM)5.31
EY4.72%
EPS(NY)5.77
Fwd EY5.13%
FCF(TTM)5.97
FCFY5.31%
OCF(TTM)7.32
OCFY6.51%
SpS26.14
BVpS3.81
TBVpS-25.28
PEG (NY)3.03
PEG (5Y)1.75
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)20.26%
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 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-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 | 2.9 |
F-Score5
WACC6.79%
ROIC/WACC2.68
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 Y6.99%
EPS Next 2Y7.78%
EPS Next 3Y8.41%
EPS Next 5Y9.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.69%
Revenue growth 3Y7.43%
Revenue growth 5Y5.11%
Sales Q2Q%5.57%
Revenue Next Year3.84%
Revenue Next 2Y3.75%
Revenue Next 3Y4.51%
Revenue Next 5Y5.38%
EBIT growth 1Y11.32%
EBIT growth 3Y10.6%
EBIT growth 5Y8.78%
EBIT Next Year36.54%
EBIT Next 3Y15.49%
EBIT Next 5Y10.88%
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 / WOSB.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of WOLTERS KLUWER (WOSB.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WOSB.DE.
What is the valuation status for WOSB stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to WOLTERS KLUWER (WOSB.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for WOLTERS KLUWER?
WOLTERS KLUWER (WOSB.DE) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for WOLTERS KLUWER?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WOLTERS KLUWER (WOSB.DE) is expected to grow by 6.99% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for WOSB stock?
The dividend rating of WOLTERS KLUWER (WOSB.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 48.26%.