Wolters Kluwer NV (HAM:WOSB) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


HAM:WOSB Wolters Kluwer NV HAM:WOSB
71 GF Score
Price €57.36
GF Value €154.57
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Wolters Kluwer NV Moat Score?

Wolters Kluwer NV HAM:WOSB +0.60% 71 Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:WOSB with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €154.57 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,094 Business Services companies, Wolters Kluwer NV ranks better than 99.82% on this metric.

Wolters Kluwer NV has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Wolters Kluwer NV has Wide Moat: Wolters Kluwer NV has an entry-level wide moat due to its strong brand, significant customer switching costs, and robust intellectual property. Its leadership in professional information services provides durable competitive advantages.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Wolters Kluwer NV might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Wolters Kluwer NV  (HAM:WOSB) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Wolters Kluwer NV Moat Score Related Terms

HAM:WOSB vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Moat Score Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Wolters Kluwer NV's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Wolters Kluwer NV (HAM:WOSB) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Wolters Kluwer NV ranks #2 out of 1094 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Wolters Kluwer NV's Moat Score too high?
Wolters Kluwer NV's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Wolters Kluwer NV ranks #2 out of 1094 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 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wolters Kluwer NV's Moat Score compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Wolters Kluwer NV ranks #2 out of 1094 companies for Moat Score. This places Wolters Kluwer NV in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Business Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Wolters Kluwer NV's current Moat Score is 7. 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 (HAM:WOSB) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €154.57, compared to a current price of €57.36 — trading 62.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Wolters Kluwer NV (HAM:WOSB), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 30, 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 (HAM:WOSB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wolters Kluwer NV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €57.36 is trading 62.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €154.57. GuruFocus considers Wolters Kluwer NV to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:WOSB:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: €154.57 vs. price of €57.36 (62.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:WOSB 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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