WOLTERS KLUWER (WOSB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:WOSB - NL0000395903 - Common Stock
91.7 EUR
-2.76 (-2.92%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to WOSB. WOSB was compared to 33 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While WOSB has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. WOSB has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WOSB was profitable.
In the past year WOSB had a positive cash flow from operations.
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 Return On Assets of 11.54%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WOSB outperforms 87.88% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of WOSB (126.61%) is better than 96.97% of its industry peers.
WOSB has a Return On Invested Capital of 18.22%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WOSB outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WOSB is significantly above the industry average of 11.39%.
| 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 has a better Profit Margin (18.48%) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
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 84.85% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WOSB has grown nicely.
WOSB's Gross Margin of 72.93% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WOSB outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
WOSB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for WOSB has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for WOSB has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, WOSB has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
WOSB has an Altman-Z score of 2.62. 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.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.62, WOSB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.48% 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.
WOSB's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.75 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WOSB outperforms 66.67% 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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 5.81, WOSB is not doing good in the industry: 90.91% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.62 |
ROIC/WACC2.74
WACC6.65%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.71 indicates that WOSB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of WOSB (0.71) is worse than 78.79% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.69 indicates that WOSB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WOSB has a Quick ratio of 0.69. This is in the lower half of the industry: WOSB underperforms 75.76% of its industry peers.
| 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.
WOSB shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.69%.
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 9.83% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, WOSB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.78% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.83%
EPS Next 2Y7.74%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%
EPS Next 5Y9.83%
Revenue Next Year3.8%
Revenue Next 2Y3.71%
Revenue Next 3Y4.48%
Revenue Next 5Y5.78%
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 stable.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.27, the valuation of WOSB can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WOSB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WOSB is cheaper than 69.70% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WOSB is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.89 indicates a correct valuation of WOSB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WOSB is on the same level as its industry peers.
WOSB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.62.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.89 |
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 | 15.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.62 |
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)2.53
PEG (5Y)1.43
EPS Next 2Y7.74%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WOSB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.29%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
In the last 3 months the price of WOSB has falen by -20.71%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
WOSB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.24.
WOSB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.29% |
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.
WOSB's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP48.26%
EPS Next 2Y7.74%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%
FRA:WOSB (11/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
91.7
-2.76 (-2.92%)
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 Cap21.32B
Revenue(TTM)6.08B
Net Income(TTM)1.12B
Analysts77.78
Price Target153.54 (67.44%)
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)-7.02%
PT rev (3m)-12.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.11%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.89 | ||
| P/S | 3.51 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.53 | ||
| P/B | 24.04 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.62 |
EPS(TTM)5.31
EY5.79%
EPS(NY)5.77
Fwd EY6.29%
FCF(TTM)5.97
FCFY6.51%
OCF(TTM)7.32
OCFY7.98%
SpS26.14
BVpS3.81
TBVpS-25.28
PEG (NY)2.53
PEG (5Y)1.43
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 | 2.62 |
F-Score5
WACC6.65%
ROIC/WACC2.74
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 Y6.83%
EPS Next 2Y7.74%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%
EPS Next 5Y9.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.69%
Revenue growth 3Y7.43%
Revenue growth 5Y5.11%
Sales Q2Q%5.57%
Revenue Next Year3.8%
Revenue Next 2Y3.71%
Revenue Next 3Y4.48%
Revenue Next 5Y5.78%
EBIT growth 1Y11.32%
EBIT growth 3Y10.6%
EBIT growth 5Y8.78%
EBIT Next Year36.54%
EBIT Next 3Y15.49%
EBIT Next 5Y11.31%
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 6.83% 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%.