Wolters Kluwer NV (STU:WOS) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.70 (As of Jul. 12, 2026) — 44% Below Median


STU:WOS Wolters Kluwer NV STU:WOS
71 GF Score
Price €59.50
GF Value €152.28
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Wolters Kluwer NV Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Wolters Kluwer NV STU:WOS +0.85% 71 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.70 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 4.85. GuruFocus rates STU:WOS with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €152.28 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 717 Business Services companies, Wolters Kluwer NV ranks worse than 79.22% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-12), Wolters Kluwer NV's current share price is €59.50. Wolters Kluwer NV's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €22.02. Wolters Kluwer NV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.70.

The historical rank and industry rank for Wolters Kluwer NV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:WOS' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.46   Med: 4.85   Max: 8.49
Current: 2.71

During the past 13 years, Wolters Kluwer NV's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 8.49. The lowest was 2.46. And the median was 4.85.

STU:WOS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
79.22% of 717 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.9 vs STU:WOS: 2.71

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Wolters Kluwer NV's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €26.424. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €22.02 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Wolters Kluwer NV  (STU:WOS) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Wolters Kluwer NV Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Wolters Kluwer NV Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wolters Kluwer NV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Wolters Kluwer NV Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Wolters Kluwer NV Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Wolters Kluwer NV Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.63 0.00 7.62 0.00 3.95

STU:WOS vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Wolters Kluwer NV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Wolters Kluwer NV Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Wolters Kluwer NV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Wolters Kluwer NV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Wolters Kluwer NV Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Wolters Kluwer NV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=59.50/22.02
=2.70

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Wolters Kluwer NV's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Wolters Kluwer NV's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=26.424/135.2700*135.2700
=26.424

Current CPI (Dec25) = 135.2700.

Wolters Kluwer NV Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201612 14.549 100.710 19.542
201712 15.182 101.970 20.140
201812 15.276 103.970 19.875
201912 16.943 106.800 21.460
202012 17.266 107.850 21.656
202112 18.224 114.010 21.622
202212 21.317 124.940 23.079
202312 22.699 126.450 24.282
202412 24.815 131.630 25.501
202512 26.424 135.270 26.424

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.70 mean?
Wolters Kluwer NV (STU:WOS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.70 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Wolters Kluwer NV and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 4.85. Over the past decade, Wolters Kluwer NV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.46 to 8.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Wolters Kluwer NV ranks #568 out of 717 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 79.2%.
Is Wolters Kluwer NV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Wolters Kluwer NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.70 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 4.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.46 to a high of 8.49. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90. Wolters Kluwer NV's value of 2.70 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wolters Kluwer NV ranks #568 out of 717 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Wolters Kluwer NV has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wolters Kluwer NV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Wolters Kluwer NV ranks #568 out of 717 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Wolters Kluwer NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90. Wolters Kluwer NV's value of 2.70 is 200% above this benchmark. Historically, Wolters Kluwer NV's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.46 to 8.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.85 vs. the industry median of 0.90, Wolters Kluwer NV has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.90, based on 717 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Wolters Kluwer NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.70 is 200% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Wolters Kluwer NV and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wolters Kluwer NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.70, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 4.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wolters Kluwer NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wolters Kluwer NV (STU:WOS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €152.28, compared to a current price of €59.50 — trading 60.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.70, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 4.85 and 200% above the Business Services industry median of 0.90. Wolters Kluwer NV's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Wolters Kluwer NV (STU:WOS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.70 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Wolters Kluwer NV (STU:WOS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wolters Kluwer NV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €59.50 is trading 60.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €152.28. GuruFocus considers Wolters Kluwer NV to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:WOS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.70 (44% below median its 10-year median of 4.85)
  • GF Value™: €152.28 vs. price of €59.50 (60.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Business Services median (#568 of 717)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:WOS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wolters Kluwer NV Business Description

Address Zuidpoolsingel 2, P.O. Box 1030, Alphen aan den Rijn, ZH, NLD, 2400
Wolters Kluwer is a global provider of professional information, software solutions, and services in health; tax and accounting; environmental, social, and governance; finance; compliance; and legal. More than 60% of revenue is generated in North America and around 30% is from Europe.
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