WOLTERS KLUWER (WOSB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:WOSB - NL0000395903 - Common Stock
87.32 EUR
-2.68 (-2.98%)
WOSB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 32 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While WOSB has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. WOSB is not valued too expensively and it also shows 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.
Each year in the past 5 years WOSB has been profitable.
In the past 5 years WOSB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
WOSB has a better Return On Assets (11.54%) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
WOSB has a better Return On Equity (126.61%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 18.22%, WOSB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.38% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WOSB is significantly above the industry average of 12.00%.
| 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
WOSB's Profit Margin of 18.48% is amongst the best of the industry. WOSB outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
WOSB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of WOSB (25.41%) is better than 87.50% of its industry peers.
WOSB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WOSB has a better Gross Margin (72.93%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
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
WOSB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, WOSB has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, WOSB has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, WOSB has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.51 indicates that WOSB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.51, WOSB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.63% of the companies in the same 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WOSB (3.75) is better than 68.75% of its industry peers.
WOSB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 5.81. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
WOSB has a Debt to Equity ratio of 5.81. This is amonst the worse of the industry: WOSB underperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.51 |
ROIC/WACC2.79
WACC6.54%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 0.71, WOSB is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.69 indicates that WOSB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.69, WOSB is doing worse than 71.88% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.08% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, WOSB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.69% in the last year.
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)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 9.66% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.62% on average over the next years.
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
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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.44, WOSB is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WOSB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WOSB is cheaper than 78.13% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.34, WOSB is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.16, which indicates a correct valuation of WOSB.
WOSB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WOSB is cheaper than 65.63% of the companies in the same industry.
WOSB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.56.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WOSB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
WOSB's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.81 |
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 WOSB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.65
PEG (5Y)1.36
EPS Next 2Y7.65%
EPS Next 3Y8.61%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WOSB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.29%.
The stock price of WOSB dropped by -22.24% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
WOSB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.47.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, WOSB has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.29% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WOSB is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 16.08%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.08%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
WOSB pays out 48.26% 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.
DP48.26%
EPS Next 2Y7.65%
EPS Next 3Y8.61%
FRA:WOSB (12/8/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
87.32
-2.68 (-2.98%)
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 Cap20.30B
Revenue(TTM)6.08B
Net Income(TTM)1.12B
Analysts77.78
Price Target144.53 (65.52%)
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 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)-6.03%
PT rev (3m)-15.99%
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 | 16.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.16 | ||
| P/S | 3.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.93 | ||
| P/B | 22.89 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.81 |
EPS(TTM)5.31
EY6.08%
EPS(NY)5.76
Fwd EY6.6%
FCF(TTM)5.97
FCFY6.84%
OCF(TTM)7.32
OCFY8.38%
SpS26.14
BVpS3.81
TBVpS-25.28
PEG (NY)2.65
PEG (5Y)1.36
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 | 2.51 |
F-Score5
WACC6.54%
ROIC/WACC2.79
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 / 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 4 / 10 to WOLTERS KLUWER (WOSB.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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 6.21% 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%.