WOLTERS KLUWER (WOSB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:WOSB - NL0000395903 - Common Stock
88.1 EUR
-2.12 (-2.35%)
Taking everything into account, WOSB scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WOSB was compared to 34 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. WOSB scores excellent on profitability, 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
In the past year WOSB was profitable.
WOSB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
WOSB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years WOSB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 11.54%, WOSB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 126.61%, WOSB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
WOSB's Return On Invested Capital of 18.22% is amongst the best of the industry. WOSB outperforms 85.29% 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 11.10%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of WOSB (18.48%) is better than 88.24% of its industry peers.
WOSB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WOSB's Operating Margin of 25.41% is amongst the best of the industry. WOSB outperforms 88.24% 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 70.59% 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, WOSB has less shares outstanding
WOSB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
WOSB has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
WOSB has an Altman-Z score of 2.52. 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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.52, WOSB is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.12% of the companies in the same 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WOSB (3.75) is better than 70.59% 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 85.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.52 |
ROIC/WACC2.79
WACC6.54%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.71 indicates that WOSB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.71, WOSB is doing worse than 73.53% 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.69, WOSB is not doing good in the industry: 70.59% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| 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.
Looking at the last year, WOSB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.69% in the last 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
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.59 indicates a correct valuation of WOSB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WOSB indicates a rather cheap valuation: WOSB is cheaper than 82.35% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WOSB to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.59), we can say WOSB is valued slightly cheaper.
WOSB is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.30.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WOSB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.03, WOSB is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.3 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as WOSB.
61.76% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WOSB, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates WOSB does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of WOSB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.67
PEG (5Y)1.37
EPS Next 2Y7.65%
EPS Next 3Y8.61%
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 -21.55%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.41, WOSB has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
WOSB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.88.
| 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 2Y7.65%
EPS Next 3Y8.61%
FRA:WOSB (12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
88.1
-2.12 (-2.35%)
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 Cap20.49B
Revenue(TTM)6.08B
Net Income(TTM)1.12B
Analysts77.78
Price Target144.53 (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)-5.87%
PT rev (3m)-12.43%
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 | 16.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.3 | ||
| P/S | 3.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.76 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.04 | ||
| P/B | 23.09 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.89 |
EPS(TTM)5.31
EY6.03%
EPS(NY)5.76
Fwd EY6.54%
FCF(TTM)5.97
FCFY6.78%
OCF(TTM)7.32
OCFY8.31%
SpS26.14
BVpS3.81
TBVpS-25.28
PEG (NY)2.67
PEG (5Y)1.37
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 | 2.52 |
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 5 / 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%.