Wolters Kluwer NVXTER:WOSB +1.84%76 Net Margin % is 24.57% as of Dec. 2025, which is 58% above its 10-year median of 15.53. GuruFocus rates XTER:WOSB with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €156.99 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,074 Business Services companies, Wolters Kluwer NV ranks better than 91.25% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wolters Kluwer NV's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:WOSB'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.41 Med: 15.53 Max: 21.36
Current: 21.36
XTER:WOSB's Net Margin % is ranked better than 91.25% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.83
vs XTER:WOSB: 21.36
Wolters Kluwer NV (XTER:WOSB) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Wolters Kluwer NV Net Margin % Related Terms
Wolters Kluwer NV Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wolters Kluwer NV's Net 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.
XTER:WOSB vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Wolters Kluwer NV's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Wolters Kluwer NV's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wolters Kluwer NV's Net 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.
Wolters Kluwer NV (XTER:WOSB) has a Net Margin % of 24.57% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Wolters Kluwer NV and its competitors. This is 58% above median its historical median of 15.53. Over the past decade, Wolters Kluwer NV's Net Margin % has ranged from 11.41 to 21.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Wolters Kluwer NV ranks #94 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 8.8%.
Is Wolters Kluwer NV's Net Margin % too high?
Wolters Kluwer NV's current Net Margin % of 24.57% is 58% above median its 10-year median of 15.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.41 to a high of 21.36. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Wolters Kluwer NV's value of 24.57% is 541.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wolters Kluwer NV ranks #94 out of 1074 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 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wolters Kluwer NV's Net Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Wolters Kluwer NV ranks #94 out of 1074 companies for Net Margin %. This places Wolters Kluwer NV in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Wolters Kluwer NV's value of 24.57% is 541.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Wolters Kluwer NV's own Net Margin % has ranged from 11.41 to 21.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.53 vs. the industry median of 3.83, 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 Net Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.83, based on 1,074 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Wolters Kluwer NV's current Net Margin % of 24.57% is 541.5% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Wolters Kluwer NV and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wolters Kluwer NV's current Net Margin % is 24.57%, which is 58% above median its own 10-year median of 15.53. 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 (XTER:WOSB) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €156.99, compared to a current price of €57.66 — trading 63.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 24.57%, which is 58% above median its 10-year median of 15.53 and 541.5% above the Business Services industry median of 3.83. Wolters Kluwer NV's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Wolters Kluwer NV (XTER:WOSB), the current Net Margin % is 24.57% 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 (XTER:WOSB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wolters Kluwer NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €57.66 is trading 63.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €156.99.
GuruFocus considers Wolters Kluwer NV to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:WOSB:
Net Margin %: 24.57% (58% above median its 10-year median of 15.53)
GF Value™: €156.99 vs. price of €57.66 (63.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 541.5% above the Business Services median (#94 of 1074)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:WOSB 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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