WOLTERS KLUWER (WOSB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:WOSB - NL0000395903 - Common Stock
91.36 EUR
+1.14 (+1.26%)
WOSB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 34 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. WOSB has an excellent profitability rating, but there are 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.
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 90.63% of its industry peers.
WOSB has a Return On Equity of 126.61%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WOSB outperforms 96.88% of its industry peers.
WOSB has a Return On Invested Capital of 18.22%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WOSB outperforms 84.38% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WOSB is significantly above the industry average of 11.43%.
| 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 84.38% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WOSB has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 25.41%, WOSB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.38% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WOSB has grown nicely.
WOSB has a Gross Margin of 72.93%. This is in the better half of the industry: WOSB outperforms 68.75% 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.
The number of shares outstanding for WOSB has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
WOSB has less shares outstanding than it did 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 2.57. 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 2.57, WOSB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.88% 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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.75, WOSB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.75% 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 90.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.57 |
ROIC/WACC2.77
WACC6.57%
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.
WOSB has a worse Current ratio (0.71) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
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 75.00% 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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.69% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.11% on average over the past years.
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
WOSB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.34% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.31% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y6.22%
EPS Next 2Y7.68%
EPS Next 3Y8.65%
EPS Next 5Y9.34%
Revenue Next Year3.79%
Revenue Next 2Y3.56%
Revenue Next 3Y4.41%
Revenue Next 5Y5.31%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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
WOSB is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.21.
WOSB's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WOSB is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WOSB to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say WOSB is valued slightly cheaper.
WOSB is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.85.
WOSB's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.92. WOSB is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WOSB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
WOSB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.27 |
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)2.76
PEG (5Y)1.42
EPS Next 2Y7.68%
EPS Next 3Y8.65%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.70%, WOSB has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
WOSB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.44.
WOSB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.7% |
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 2Y7.68%
EPS Next 3Y8.65%
FRA:WOSB (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
91.36
+1.14 (+1.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners62.06%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap21.24B
Revenue(TTM)6.08B
Net Income(TTM)1.12B
Analysts78.89
Price Target147.38 (61.32%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.7% |
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)1.97%
PT rev (3m)-10.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.85 | ||
| P/S | 3.5 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.3 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.48 | ||
| P/B | 23.95 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.27 |
EPS(TTM)5.31
EY5.81%
EPS(NY)5.76
Fwd EY6.31%
FCF(TTM)5.97
FCFY6.53%
OCF(TTM)7.32
OCFY8.01%
SpS26.14
BVpS3.81
TBVpS-25.28
PEG (NY)2.76
PEG (5Y)1.42
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 | 2.57 |
F-Score5
WACC6.57%
ROIC/WACC2.77
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 Y6.22%
EPS Next 2Y7.68%
EPS Next 3Y8.65%
EPS Next 5Y9.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.69%
Revenue growth 3Y7.43%
Revenue growth 5Y5.11%
Sales Q2Q%5.57%
Revenue Next Year3.79%
Revenue Next 2Y3.56%
Revenue Next 3Y4.41%
Revenue Next 5Y5.31%
EBIT growth 1Y11.32%
EBIT growth 3Y10.6%
EBIT growth 5Y8.78%
EBIT Next Year36.74%
EBIT Next 3Y15.47%
EBIT Next 5Y10.81%
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
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WOSB.DE.
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WOLTERS KLUWER (WOSB.DE) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of WOLTERS KLUWER (WOSB.DE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WOLTERS KLUWER (WOSB.DE) is 17.21 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 23.95.
What is the expected EPS growth for WOLTERS KLUWER (WOSB.DE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WOLTERS KLUWER (WOSB.DE) is expected to grow by 6.22% in the next year.