Wolters Kluwer NVMEX:WKLN 71 Gross Margin % is 73.74% as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 70.77. GuruFocus rates MEX:WKLN with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,918.80. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Wolters Kluwer NV ranks better than 85.2% on this metric.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Wolters Kluwer NV had a gross margin of 73.74% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Wolters Kluwer NV Gross Margin % Related Terms
Wolters Kluwer NV Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wolters Kluwer NV's Gross Margin % 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.
MEX:WKLN vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Wolters Kluwer NV's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Wolters Kluwer NV's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wolters Kluwer NV's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Wolters Kluwer NV (MEX:WKLN) has a Gross Margin % of 73.74% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Wolters Kluwer NV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 70.77. Over the past decade, Wolters Kluwer NV's Gross Margin % has ranged from 69.32 to 73.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Wolters Kluwer NV ranks #149 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 14.8%.
Is Wolters Kluwer NV's Gross Margin % too high?
Wolters Kluwer NV's current Gross Margin % of 73.74% is near median its 10-year median of 70.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 69.32 to a high of 73.47. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Wolters Kluwer NV's value of 73.74% is 114% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wolters Kluwer NV ranks #149 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Wolters Kluwer NV has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wolters Kluwer NV's Gross Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Wolters Kluwer NV ranks #149 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Wolters Kluwer NV in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Wolters Kluwer NV's value of 73.74% is 114% above this benchmark. Historically, Wolters Kluwer NV's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 69.32 to 73.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 70.77 vs. the industry median of 34.46, 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 Gross Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.46, based on 1,007 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Wolters Kluwer NV's current Gross Margin % of 73.74% is 114% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Wolters Kluwer NV and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wolters Kluwer NV's current Gross Margin % is 73.74%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 70.77. 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?
Wolters Kluwer NV (MEX:WKLN) has a current Gross Margin % of 73.74%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,918.80, compared to a current price of MXN1,427.00 — trading 63.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 73.74%, which is near median its 10-year median of 70.77 and 114% above the Business Services industry median of 34.46. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Wolters Kluwer NV (MEX:WKLN), the current Gross Margin % is 73.74% as of Dec. 2025. 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 (MEX:WKLN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wolters Kluwer NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,427.00 is trading 63.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,918.80.
Key valuation signals for MEX:WKLN:
Gross Margin %: 73.74% (near median its 10-year median of 70.77)
GF Value™: MXN3,918.80 vs. price of MXN1,427.00 (63.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 114% above the Business Services median (#149 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:WKLN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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