WOLTERS KLUWER (WOSB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:WOSB - Deutsche Boerse Ag - NL0000395903 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall WOSB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated WOSB against 30 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. WOSB has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, WOSB is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WOSB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year WOSB had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years WOSB has been profitable.
WOSB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
WOSB has a Return On Assets of 11.63%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WOSB outperforms 85.19% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of WOSB (67.43%) is better than 96.30% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 19.09%, WOSB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WOSB is significantly above the industry average of 11.50%.
The 3 year average ROIC (17.09%) for WOSB is below the current ROIC(19.09%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.63% | ||
| ROE | 67.43% | ||
| ROIC | 19.09% |
ROA(3y)9.98%
ROA(5y)9.24%
ROE(3y)44.05%
ROE(5y)38.96%
ROIC(3y)17.09%
ROIC(5y)15.68%
1.3 Margins
WOSB has a Profit Margin of 18.03%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WOSB outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
WOSB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 24.09%, WOSB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WOSB has grown nicely.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 72.21%, WOSB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 24.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.03% | ||
| GM | 72.21% |
OM growth 3Y3.67%
OM growth 5Y4.32%
PM growth 3Y4.81%
PM growth 5Y3.2%
GM growth 3Y0.61%
GM growth 5Y0.63%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WOSB is creating value.
WOSB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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 4.68. This indicates that WOSB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.68, WOSB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.59% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WOSB is 3.22, which is a good value as it means it would take WOSB, 3.22 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WOSB has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.22) than 70.37% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.41 is on the high side and indicates that WOSB has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.41, WOSB is doing worse than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.41 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.68 |
ROIC/WACC2.87
WACC6.66%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.78 indicates that WOSB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WOSB's Current ratio of 0.78 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WOSB is outperformed by 85.19% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.76 indicates that WOSB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WOSB has a Quick ratio of 0.76. This is in the lower half of the industry: WOSB underperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.76 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 11.01% over the past year.
WOSB shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 13.18% yearly.
WOSB shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.08%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.57% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.01%
EPS 3Y13.28%
EPS 5Y13.18%
EPS Q2Q%8.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.08%
Revenue growth 3Y6.65%
Revenue growth 5Y5.57%
Sales Q2Q%6.09%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.97% 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 6.72% yearly.
EPS Next Y5.83%
EPS Next 2Y9.1%
EPS Next 3Y9.62%
EPS Next 5Y8.97%
Revenue Next Year4.74%
Revenue Next 2Y6.49%
Revenue Next 3Y6.28%
Revenue Next 5Y6.72%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 36.89 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WOSB.
74.07% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WOSB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
WOSB is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.47, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.29, the valuation of WOSB can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WOSB is valued a bit more expensive than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
WOSB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 92.74.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.29 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WOSB indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: WOSB is more expensive than 77.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WOSB, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 35.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.22 |
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)6.32
PEG (5Y)2.8
EPS Next 2Y9.1%
EPS Next 3Y9.62%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WOSB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.25%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.85, WOSB has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.28, WOSB's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.25% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of WOSB grows each year by 13.74%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.74%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
WOSB pays out 47.83% 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.
DP47.83%
EPS Next 2Y9.1%
EPS Next 3Y9.62%
WOLTERS KLUWER
FRA:WOSB (2/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
174.85
-0.55 (-0.31%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners71.66%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap41.71B
Analysts71.58
Price Target178.42 (2.04%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.25% |
Yearly Dividend1.91
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.74%
DP47.83%
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)8.06%
PT rev (3m)8.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.29 | ||
| P/S | 7.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.58 | ||
| P/OCF | 28.07 | ||
| P/B | 27.12 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.22 |
EPS(TTM)4.74
EY2.71%
EPS(NY)5.42
Fwd EY3.1%
FCF(TTM)4.91
FCFY2.81%
OCF(TTM)6.23
OCFY3.56%
SpS24.11
BVpS6.45
TBVpS-18.67
PEG (NY)6.32
PEG (5Y)2.8
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.63% | ||
| ROE | 67.43% | ||
| ROCE | 24.31% | ||
| ROIC | 19.09% | ||
| ROICexc | 22.39% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 24.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.03% | ||
| GM | 72.21% | ||
| FCFM | 20.38% |
ROA(3y)9.98%
ROA(5y)9.24%
ROE(3y)44.05%
ROE(5y)38.96%
ROIC(3y)17.09%
ROIC(5y)15.68%
ROICexc(3y)21.56%
ROICexc(5y)19.28%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)21.94%
ROCE(5y)20.79%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y15.18%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.06%
OM growth 3Y3.67%
OM growth 5Y4.32%
PM growth 3Y4.81%
PM growth 5Y3.2%
GM growth 3Y0.61%
GM growth 5Y0.63%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.64
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.41 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.22 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.01 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 68.86% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.46% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 15.56 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.72% | ||
| Profit Quality | 113.02% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.68 |
F-Score8
WACC6.66%
ROIC/WACC2.87
Cap/Depr(3y)62.28%
Cap/Depr(5y)57.66%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.41%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.26%
Profit Quality(3y)130.36%
Profit Quality(5y)131.01%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.01%
EPS 3Y13.28%
EPS 5Y13.18%
EPS Q2Q%8.76%
EPS Next Y5.83%
EPS Next 2Y9.1%
EPS Next 3Y9.62%
EPS Next 5Y8.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.08%
Revenue growth 3Y6.65%
Revenue growth 5Y5.57%
Sales Q2Q%6.09%
Revenue Next Year4.74%
Revenue Next 2Y6.49%
Revenue Next 3Y6.28%
Revenue Next 5Y6.72%
EBIT growth 1Y10.45%
EBIT growth 3Y10.57%
EBIT growth 5Y10.13%
EBIT Next Year34.05%
EBIT Next 3Y16.22%
EBIT Next 5Y11.79%
FCF growth 1Y9.23%
FCF growth 3Y8.38%
FCF growth 5Y11.14%
OCF growth 1Y10.48%
OCF growth 3Y8.88%
OCF growth 5Y10.59%