Wolters Kluwer NV (FRA:WOS) EV-to-EBIT: 10.02 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 54% Below Median

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FRA:WOS Wolters Kluwer NV FRA:WOS
68 GF Score
Price €61.00
GF Value €153.97
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Wolters Kluwer NV EV-to-EBIT?

Wolters Kluwer NV FRA:WOS -1.61% 68 EV-to-EBIT is 10.02 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 21.88. GuruFocus rates FRA:WOS with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €153.97 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 853 Business Services companies, Wolters Kluwer NV ranks better than 54.98% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Wolters Kluwer NV's Enterprise Value is €17,700 Mil. Wolters Kluwer NV's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,766 Mil. Therefore, Wolters Kluwer NV's EV-to-EBIT for today is 10.02.

The historical rank and industry rank for Wolters Kluwer NV's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:WOS' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.75   Med: 21.88   Max: 30.97
Current: 10.02

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Wolters Kluwer NV was 30.97. The lowest was 9.75. And the median was 21.88.

FRA:WOS's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
54.98% of 853 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 11.23 vs FRA:WOS: 10.02

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Wolters Kluwer NV's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €23,908 Mil. Wolters Kluwer NV's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,766 Mil. Wolters Kluwer NV's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.39%.


Wolters Kluwer NV  (FRA:WOS) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Wolters Kluwer NV's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Dec. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=1766/23908.008
=7.39 %

Wolters Kluwer NV's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €23,908 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Wolters Kluwer NV's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,766 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Wolters Kluwer NV EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wolters Kluwer NV's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT Chart

Wolters Kluwer NV Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 29.35 19.81 24.32 27.58 13.58

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
EV-to-EBIT 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 24.32 0.00 27.58 0.00 13.58

FRA:WOS vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Wolters Kluwer NV's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Wolters Kluwer NV's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Wolters Kluwer NV's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Wolters Kluwer NV EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Wolters Kluwer NV's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=17699.914/1766
=10.02

Wolters Kluwer NV's current Enterprise Value is €17,700 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Wolters Kluwer NV's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,766 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 10.02 mean?
Wolters Kluwer NV (FRA:WOS) has a EV-to-EBIT of 10.02 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Wolters Kluwer NV and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 21.88. Over the past decade, Wolters Kluwer NV's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 9.75 to 30.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Wolters Kluwer NV ranks #384 out of 853 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 45%.
Is Wolters Kluwer NV's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Wolters Kluwer NV's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.02 is 54% below median its 10-year median of 21.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.75 to a high of 30.97. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.23. Wolters Kluwer NV's value of 10.02 is 10.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wolters Kluwer NV ranks #384 out of 853 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wolters Kluwer NV has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wolters Kluwer NV's EV-to-EBIT compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Wolters Kluwer NV ranks #384 out of 853 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Wolters Kluwer NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.23. Wolters Kluwer NV's value of 10.02 is 10.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Wolters Kluwer NV's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 9.75 to 30.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.88 vs. the industry median of 11.23, Wolters Kluwer NV has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 11.23, based on 853 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Wolters Kluwer NV's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.02 is 10.8% below 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Wolters Kluwer NV and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wolters Kluwer NV's current EV-to-EBIT is 10.02, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 21.88. 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 €153.97, compared to a current price of €61.00 — trading 60.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 10.02, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 21.88 and 10.8% below the Business Services industry median of 11.23. Wolters Kluwer NV's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Wolters Kluwer NV (FRA:WOS), the current EV-to-EBIT is 10.02 as of Jul. 21, 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 €61.00 is trading 60.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €153.97. GuruFocus considers Wolters Kluwer NV to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WOS:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 10.02 (54% below median its 10-year median of 21.88)
  • GF Value™: €153.97 vs. price of €61.00 (60.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10.8% below the Business Services median (#384 of 853)

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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