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WOLTERS KLUWER operates in the Specialty Business Services industry, Industrials sector. Full business description from SEC filing not yet available.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 6.9B | 6.9B | 6.4B | 6.1B | 5.7B | 5.6B |
| Net Income | 1.5B | 1.5B | 1.2B | 1.1B | 1.1B | 859M |
| EPS | $6.38 | $6.38 | $4.88 | $4.44 | $4.22 | $3.28 |
| Free Cash Flow | 1.9B | 1.9B | 1.8B | 1.7B | 1.7B | 1.5B |
| ROIC | 14.4% | 31.7% | 25.3% | 23.6% | 20.1% | 16.1% |
| Gross Margin | 73.5% | 73.5% | 72.5% | 71.8% | 71.1% | 71.2% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.00 | 5.25 | 2.37 | 2.03 | 1.44 | 1.47 |
| Dividends/Share | $2.76 | $2.75 | $2.37 | $2.06 | $1.75 | $1.69 |
| Operating Income | 2.0B | 2.0B | 1.6B | 1.4B | 1.4B | 1.2B |
| Operating Margin | 28.3% | 28.3% | 24.4% | 23.7% | 24.4% | 21.2% |
| ROE | 163.9% | 115.1% | 65.3% | 50.5% | 40.9% | 32.7% |
| Shares Outstanding | 231M | 231M | 238M | 245M | 255M | 261M |
| Metric | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income Statement | |||||||
| Revenue | 5.3B | 5.6B | 5.7B | 6.1B | 6.4B | 6.9B | 6.9B |
| Gross Margin | 70.5% | 71.2% | 71.1% | 71.8% | 72.5% | 73.5% | 73.5% |
| R&D | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SG&A | 2.6B | 2.8B | 2.7B | 2.9B | 3.1B | 3.1B | 3.1B |
| EBIT | 1.1B | 1.2B | 1.4B | 1.4B | 1.6B | 2.0B | 2.0B |
| Op. Margin | 21.1% | 21.2% | 24.4% | 23.7% | 24.4% | 28.3% | 28.3% |
| Net Income | 828M | 859M | 1.1B | 1.1B | 1.2B | 1.5B | 1.5B |
| Net Margin | 15.7% | 15.3% | 18.8% | 18.0% | 18.2% | 21.4% | 21.4% |
| Non-Recurring | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Returns on Capital | |||||||
| ROIC | 16.1% | 16.1% | 20.1% | 23.6% | 25.3% | 31.7% | 14.4% |
| ROE | 34.5% | 32.7% | 40.9% | 50.5% | 65.3% | 115.1% | 163.9% |
| ROA | 8.6% | 8.5% | 10.5% | 11.0% | 11.6% | 14.0% | 13.6% |
| Cash Flow | |||||||
| Op. Cash Flow | 1.4B | 1.5B | 1.7B | 1.7B | 1.8B | 1.9B | 1.9B |
| Free Cash Flow | 1.4B | 1.5B | 1.7B | 1.7B | 1.8B | 1.9B | 1.9B |
| Owner Earnings | 839M | 938M | 1.1B | 1.2B | 1.2B | 1.3B | 1.3B |
| CapEx | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maint. CapEx | 508M | 558M | 491M | 483M | 518M | 540M | 540M |
| Growth CapEx | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| D&A | 508M | 558M | 491M | 483M | 518M | 540M | 540M |
| CapEx/OCF | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0% |
| Capital Allocation | |||||||
| Dividends Paid | 384M | 440M | 446M | 507M | 563M | 637M | 637M |
| Dividend Yield | 1.8% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| Share Buybacks | 402M | 484M | 1.1B | 1.1B | 1.1B | 1.2B | 1.2B |
| Buyback Yield | 1.8% | 1.6% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| Stock-Based Comp | 28M | 28M | 29M | 34M | 33M | 29M | 29M |
| Debt Repayment | 417M | 118M | 133M | 1.0B | 797M | 1.2B | 1.2B |
| Balance Sheet | |||||||
| Net Debt | 2.7B | 3.0B | 2.1B | 2.6B | 2.9B | 3.7B | -1.1B |
| Cash & Equiv. | 830M | 1.2B | 1.4B | 1.2B | 1.0B | 1.1B | 1.1B |
| Long-Term Debt | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.0B | 4.7B | 4.7B |
| Debt/Equity | 1.49 | 1.47 | 1.44 | 2.03 | 2.37 | 5.25 | 0.00 |
| Interest Coverage | 17.4 | 12.3 | 17.3 | 16.1 | 12.6 | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Equity | 2.4B | 2.9B | 2.4B | 1.9B | 1.7B | 903M | 903M |
| Total Assets | 9.6B | 10.7B | 10.0B | 9.9B | 10.3B | 10.8B | 10.8B |
| Total Liabilities | 7.2B | 7.8B | 7.6B | 8.0B | 8.6B | 9.9B | 9.9B |
| Intangibles | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.9B | 2.1B | 2.1B |
| Retained Earnings | 2.7B | 2.7B | 2.6B | 2.2B | 1.5B | 1.3B | 1.3B |
| Working Capital | -1.1B | -375M | -939M | -1.1B | -1.2B | -1.6B | -1.6B |
| Current Assets | 2.5B | 3.2B | 3.1B | 3.0B | 2.9B | 3.0B | 3.0B |
| Current Liabilities | 3.6B | 3.6B | 4.1B | 4.1B | 4.1B | 4.6B | 4.6B |
| Per Share Data | |||||||
| EPS | 3.10 | 3.28 | 4.22 | 4.44 | 4.88 | 6.38 | 6.38 |
| Owner EPS | 3.17 | 3.60 | 4.50 | 4.74 | 5.20 | 5.71 | 5.71 |
| Book Value | 9.04 | 10.93 | 9.54 | 7.75 | 7.02 | 3.91 | 3.91 |
| Cash Flow/Share | 5.19 | 5.84 | 6.54 | 6.85 | 7.52 | 8.17 | 8.74 |
| Dividends/Share | 1.45 | 1.69 | 1.75 | 2.06 | 2.37 | 2.75 | 2.76 |
| Shares Out. | 265.1M | 260.9M | 254.8M | 245.0M | 237.7M | 231.1M | 231.1M |
| Valuation | |||||||
| P/E Ratio | 27.5 | 34.9 | 25.7 | 32.0 | 34.3 | 16.2 | 10.0 |
| P/FCF | 16.5 | 19.6 | 16.6 | 20.8 | 22.3 | 12.7 | 7.8 |
| EV/EBIT | 22.7 | 27.5 | 21.2 | 26.1 | 27.5 | 14.1 | 6.9 |
| Price/Book | 9.4 | 10.5 | 11.4 | 18.4 | 23.9 | 26.5 | 16.3 |
| Price/Sales | 4.3 | 5.3 | 4.8 | 5.8 | 6.2 | 3.5 | 2.1 |
| FCF Yield | 6.1% | 5.1% | 6.0% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 7.9% | 12.9% |
| Market Cap | 22.6B | 29.8B | 27.7B | 34.9B | 39.8B | 24.0B | 14.7B |
| Avg. Price | 78.74 | 99.42 | 102.01 | 123.91 | 161.59 | 149.53 | 63.54 |
| Year-End Price | 85.31 | 114.33 | 108.68 | 142.29 | 167.54 | 103.68 | 63.54 |
WOLTERS KLUWER passes 7 of 9 quality checks, indicating strong fundamentals.
WOLTERS KLUWER trades at 10.0x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 29.8x, suggesting it is currently Cheap relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 7.8x vs a median of 18.1x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 23.3% with a gross margin of 72.0%. Total shareholder yield (dividends + buybacks) is 12.8%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +7.2%.
WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL-AS) has a current P/E ratio of 10.0, compared to its historical median P/E of 29.8. The stock is currently considered Cheap based on its historical valuation range.
WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL-AS) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 23.3%. This indicates strong capital allocation and a potential competitive advantage.
WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL-AS) has a market capitalization of $14.7B. It is classified as a large-cap stock.
Yes, WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL-AS) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 4.34%. The company also returns capital through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 8.45%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL-AS) appears cheap. The current P/E of 10.0 is 67% below its historical median of 29.8. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 10.0%.
WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL-AS) operates in the Specialty Business Services industry, within the Industrials sector.
WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL-AS) reported annual revenue of $6.9 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL-AS) has a net profit margin of 21.4%. This is a strong margin indicating high profitability.
WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL-AS) generated $1.9 billion in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL-AS) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.25. This indicates higher leverage, which may increase financial risk.
WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL-AS) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $6.38 in its most recent fiscal year.
WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL-AS) has a return on equity (ROE) of 115.1%. This indicates the company generates strong returns for shareholders.
WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL-AS) has a 5-year average gross margin of 72.0%. This high margin suggests strong pricing power and a potential competitive moat.
The Ledger Terminal provides 6 years of financial data for WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL-AS), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
WOLTERS KLUWER (WKL-AS) has a book value per share of $3.91, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.