Wolters Kluwer NV (FRA:WOS) Days Sales Outstanding: 72.33 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:WOS Wolters Kluwer NV FRA:WOS
78 GF Score
Price €70.00
GF Value €159.01
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Wolters Kluwer NV Days Sales Outstanding?

Wolters Kluwer NV FRA:WOS +3.70% 78 Days Sales Outstanding is 72.33 as of Jun. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 79.23. GuruFocus rates FRA:WOS with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €159.01 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,058 Business Services companies, Wolters Kluwer NV ranks worse than 68.34% on this metric.

Wolters Kluwer NV's average Accounts Receivable for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,202 Mil. Wolters Kluwer NV's Revenue for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was €3,033 Mil. Hence, Wolters Kluwer NV's Days Sales Outstanding for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was 72.33.

The historical rank and industry rank for Wolters Kluwer NV's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:WOS' s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 65.67   Med: 79.23   Max: 94.06
Current: 74.26

During the past 13 years, Wolters Kluwer NV's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 94.06. The lowest was 65.67. And the median was 79.23.

FRA:WOS's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than
68.34% of 1058 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 56.71 vs FRA:WOS: 74.26

Wolters Kluwer NV's Days Sales Outstanding declined from Jun. 2025 (73.31) to Jun. 2026 (72.33).


Wolters Kluwer NV  (FRA:WOS) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.


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Wolters Kluwer NV Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wolters Kluwer NV's Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding Chart

Wolters Kluwer NV Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Sales Outstanding
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Wolters Kluwer NV Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Days Sales Outstanding 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 76.60 74.48 73.31 71.21 72.33

FRA:WOS vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Wolters Kluwer NV's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Wolters Kluwer NV's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Wolters Kluwer NV's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.


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Wolters Kluwer NV Days Sales Outstanding Calculation

Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.

Accounts Receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding.

Wolters Kluwer NV's Days Sales Outstanding for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Sales Outstanding (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (1129 + 1075) / 2 ) / 6125*365
=1102 / 6125*365
=65.67

Wolters Kluwer NV's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Jun. 2026 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Jun. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (1075 + 1329) / 2 ) / 3033*365 / 2
=1202 / 3033*365 / 2
=72.33

* 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.

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What does a Days Sales Outstanding of 72.33 mean?
Wolters Kluwer NV (FRA:WOS) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 72.33 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Wolters Kluwer NV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 79.23. Over the past decade, Wolters Kluwer NV's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 65.67 to 94.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Wolters Kluwer NV ranks #723 out of 1058 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 68.3%.
Is Wolters Kluwer NV's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Wolters Kluwer NV's current Days Sales Outstanding of 72.33 is near median its 10-year median of 79.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 65.67 to a high of 94.06. The Business Services industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 56.71. Wolters Kluwer NV's value of 72.33 is 27.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wolters Kluwer NV ranks #723 out of 1058 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wolters Kluwer NV has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wolters Kluwer NV's Days Sales Outstanding compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Wolters Kluwer NV ranks #723 out of 1058 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Wolters Kluwer NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 56.71. Wolters Kluwer NV's value of 72.33 is 27.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Wolters Kluwer NV's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 65.67 to 94.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 79.23 vs. the industry median of 56.71, 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 Days Sales Outstanding for a Business Services company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Business Services companies is 56.71, based on 1,058 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Wolters Kluwer NV's current Days Sales Outstanding of 72.33 is 27.5% 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 Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Wolters Kluwer NV and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 56.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wolters Kluwer NV's current Days Sales Outstanding is 72.33, which is near median its own 10-year median of 79.23. 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 (FRA:WOS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €159.01, compared to a current price of €70.00 — trading 56% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 72.33, which is near median its 10-year median of 79.23 and 27.5% above the Business Services industry median of 56.71. Wolters Kluwer NV's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Wolters Kluwer NV (FRA:WOS), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 72.33 as of Jun. 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 (FRA:WOS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wolters Kluwer NV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €70.00 is trading 56% below its estimated GF Value™ of €159.01. GuruFocus considers Wolters Kluwer NV to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WOS:

  • Days Sales Outstanding: 72.33 (near median its 10-year median of 79.23)
  • GF Value™: €159.01 vs. price of €70.00 (56% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 27.5% above the Business Services median (#723 of 1058)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA: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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