Wolters Kluwer NVXTER:WOSB +1.84%76 PB Ratio is 16.34 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 69% above its 10-year median of 9.66. 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 1,049 Business Services companies, Wolters Kluwer NV ranks worse than 98.09% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wolters Kluwer NV's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:WOSB'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.66 Med: 9.66 Max: 27.11
Current: 16.08
During the past 13 years, Wolters Kluwer NV's highest PB Ratio was 27.11. The lowest was 3.66. And the median was 9.66.
XTER:WOSB's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 98.09% of 1049
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.62
vs XTER:WOSB: 16.08
During the past 12 months, Wolters Kluwer NV's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -46.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -27.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -14.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Wolters Kluwer NV was 21.00% per year. The lowest was -27.60% per year. And the median was 1.35% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Wolters Kluwer NV (XTER:WOSB) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Wolters Kluwer NV PB Ratio Related Terms
Wolters Kluwer NV PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wolters Kluwer NV's PB Ratio 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.
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Wolters Kluwer NV's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Wolters Kluwer NV's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wolters Kluwer NV's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Wolters Kluwer NV (XTER:WOSB) has a PB Ratio of 16.34 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Wolters Kluwer NV and its competitors. This is 69% above median its historical median of 9.66. Over the past decade, Wolters Kluwer NV's PB Ratio has ranged from 3.66 to 27.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Wolters Kluwer NV ranks #1029 out of 1049 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 98.1%.
Is Wolters Kluwer NV's PB Ratio too high?
Wolters Kluwer NV's current PB Ratio of 16.34 is 69% above median its 10-year median of 9.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.66 to a high of 27.11. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.62. Wolters Kluwer NV's value of 16.34 is 908.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wolters Kluwer NV ranks #1029 out of 1049 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 PB Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Wolters Kluwer NV ranks #1029 out of 1049 companies for PB Ratio. This places Wolters Kluwer NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.62. Wolters Kluwer NV's value of 16.34 is 908.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Wolters Kluwer NV's own PB Ratio has ranged from 3.66 to 27.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.66 vs. the industry median of 1.62, 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 PB Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.62, based on 1,049 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Wolters Kluwer NV's current PB Ratio of 16.34 is 908.6% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Wolters Kluwer NV and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wolters Kluwer NV's current PB Ratio is 16.34, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 9.66. 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 PB Ratio is 16.34, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 9.66 and 908.6% above the Business Services industry median of 1.62. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Wolters Kluwer NV (XTER:WOSB), the current PB Ratio is 16.34 as of Jun. 24, 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 (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:
PB Ratio: 16.34 (69% above median its 10-year median of 9.66)
GF Value™: €156.99 vs. price of €57.66 (63.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 908.6% above the Business Services median (#1029 of 1049)
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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