WOLTERS KLUWER (WOSB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:WOSB - NL0000395903 - Common Stock
93.76 EUR
-2.96 (-3.06%)
WOSB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 32 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. WOSB has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. WOSB has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 11.54%, WOSB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.63% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 126.61%, WOSB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 18.22%, WOSB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
WOSB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 18.40%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.81%.
| 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 90.63% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WOSB has grown nicely.
WOSB's Operating Margin of 25.41% is amongst the best of the industry. WOSB outperforms 90.63% 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 71.88% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WOSB is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, WOSB has less shares outstanding
WOSB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for WOSB is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
WOSB has an Altman-Z score of 2.61. 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.
WOSB has a Altman-Z score (2.61) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WOSB has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.75. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as WOSB would need 3.75 years to pay back of 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 71.88% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 5.81 is on the high side and indicates that WOSB has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of WOSB (5.81) is worse than 87.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.61 |
ROIC/WACC2.73
WACC6.67%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.71 indicates that WOSB may have some problems paying 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.
WOSB has a Quick 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.
WOSB's Quick ratio of 0.69 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WOSB is outperformed by 71.88% 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.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.83% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
WOSB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.78% yearly.
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
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.66, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of WOSB.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WOSB is valued a bit cheaper than 65.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.28, WOSB is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.25 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.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WOSB to the average of the S&P500 Index (33.61), we can say WOSB is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WOSB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
WOSB's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.54 |
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)2.58
PEG (5Y)1.46
EPS Next 2Y7.74%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WOSB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.29%.
WOSB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.35.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, 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
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 2Y7.74%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%
FRA:WOSB (11/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
93.76
-2.96 (-3.06%)
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 Cap21.80B
Revenue(TTM)6.08B
Net Income(TTM)1.12B
Analysts77.78
Price Target153.81 (64.05%)
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)-6.85%
PT rev (3m)-12.04%
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 | 17.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.25 | ||
| P/S | 3.59 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.81 | ||
| P/B | 24.58 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.54 |
EPS(TTM)5.31
EY5.66%
EPS(NY)5.77
Fwd EY6.15%
FCF(TTM)5.97
FCFY6.37%
OCF(TTM)7.32
OCFY7.81%
SpS26.14
BVpS3.81
TBVpS-25.28
PEG (NY)2.58
PEG (5Y)1.46
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 | 2.61 |
F-Score5
WACC6.67%
ROIC/WACC2.73
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%.