(WKL) Wolters Kluwer - Ratings and Ratios
Exchange: AS • Country: Netherlands • Currency: EUR • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: NL0000395903
WKL: Information, Software, Services, Compliance, Management, Solutions, Tools
Wolters Kluwer N.V. (AS:WKL) is a global leader in professional information, software, and services, operating across key markets including the Netherlands, Europe, the United States, Canada, Asia Pacific, and other international regions. The company is organized into five core segments: Health, Tax & Accounting, Financial & Corporate Compliance, Legal & Regulatory, and Corporate Performance & ESG. The Health division delivers clinical decision support solutions and healthcare analytics, serving hospitals, healthcare providers, life sciences firms, and digital health platforms. The Tax & Accounting segment provides tax, accounting, and audit software, primarily targeting accounting firms, tax departments, and government agencies. The Financial & Corporate Compliance division specializes in legal entity compliance and banking regulatory solutions for corporations, law firms, and financial institutions. The Legal & Regulatory segment offers legal and compliance workflow solutions for law firms, corporate legal departments, and government organizations. The Corporate Performance & ESG segment provides enterprise software for financial performance, sustainability, and risk management, serving corporate finance, audit, and sustainability professionals.
Founded in 1836 and headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands, Wolters Kluwer N.V. has established itself as a trusted provider of mission-critical information and software solutions. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including hospitals, accounting firms, law firms, banks, and government agencies, with a focus on improving efficiency, compliance, and decision-making across industries. Its solutions are designed to address complex regulatory requirements, streamline workflows, and support long-term sustainability goals.
Over the next three months, Wolters Kluwer N.V. (AS:WKL) is expected to maintain its upward momentum, supported by strong fundamental performance and positive technical indicators. The stocks last price of 150.15 EUR is trading above its SMA 20 (144.22) and slightly below its SMA 50 (152.72), suggesting potential for near-term consolidation before resuming its bullish trend. The ATR of 2.95 indicates manageable volatility. Fundamentally, the companys high RoE of 102.20% reflects strong profitability, while its forward P/E of 27.62 suggests investor confidence in future growth. However, the high P/B ratio of 22.62 may raise concerns about valuation. The stock is likely to remain range-bound between 145-155 EUR, with upside potential driven by continued revenue growth in its healthcare and ESG segments.
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WKL Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 40,915m |
| Sector | Industrials |
| Industry | Specialty Business Services |
| GiC Sub-Industry | Diversified Support Services |
| IPO / Inception |
WKL Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 77.8 |
| Fundamental | 80.8 |
| Dividend Rating | 66.7 |
| Rel. Strength | -1.5 |
| Analysts | - |
| Fair Price Momentum | 172.75 EUR |
| Fair Price DCF | 207.23 EUR |
WKL Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 2.36% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 5.92% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 11.69% |
| Payout Consistency | 99.1% |
WKL Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -26.8% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 18.9% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 97.3% |
| CAGR 5y | 20.11% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.79 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 1.73 |
| Alpha | 2.45 |
| Beta | 0.508 |
| Volatility | 17.91% |
| Current Volume | 557.8k |
| Average Volume 20d | 636.7k |
As of May 09, 2025, the stock is trading at EUR 158.90 with a total of 557,757 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.73%, over one month by +14.03%, over three months by -11.18% and over the past year by +9.33%.
Yes, based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Wolters Kluwer (AS:WKL) is currently (May 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 80.79 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of WKL as of May 2025 is 172.75. This means that WKL is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 8.72%.
Wolters Kluwer has no consensus analysts rating.
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, WKL Wolters Kluwer will be worth about 188.9 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 158.90. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +18.87%.
| Issuer | Forecast | Upside |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 163.5 | 2.9% |
| Analysts Target Price | - | - |
| ValueRay Target Price | 188.9 | 18.9% |