Wolters Kluwer NV (FRA:WOS) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:WOS Wolters Kluwer NV FRA:WOS
74 GF Score
Price €70.50
GF Value €158.80
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What is Wolters Kluwer NV Financial Strength?

Wolters Kluwer NV FRA:WOS +0.71% 74 Financial Strength is 5 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:WOS with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €158.80 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Wolters Kluwer NV has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Wolters Kluwer NV's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 13.85. Wolters Kluwer NV's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.90. As of today, Wolters Kluwer NV's Altman Z-Score is 2.29.


Wolters Kluwer NV  (FRA:WOS) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Wolters Kluwer NV has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


Wolters Kluwer NV Financial Strength Related Terms


FRA:WOS vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Financial Strength Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Wolters Kluwer NV's Financial Strength falls into.


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Wolters Kluwer NV Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Wolters Kluwer NV's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-59 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €817 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €4,099 Mil.

Wolters Kluwer NV's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*817/-59
=13.85

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Wolters Kluwer NV's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(1331 + 4099) / 6066
=0.90

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Wolters Kluwer NV has a Z-score of 2.29, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Wolters Kluwer NV is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 2.29 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 5 mean?
Wolters Kluwer NV (FRA:WOS) has a Financial Strength of 5 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Wolters Kluwer NV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Wolters Kluwer NV's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 6.00.
Is Wolters Kluwer NV's Financial Strength too high?
Wolters Kluwer NV's current Financial Strength of 5 is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Wolters Kluwer NV has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wolters Kluwer NV's Financial Strength compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Wolters Kluwer NV's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. Historically, Wolters Kluwer NV's own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 6.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Business Services company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Wolters Kluwer NV and its competitors. Wolters Kluwer NV's current Financial Strength is 5, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.00. 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 €158.80, compared to a current price of €70.50 — trading 55.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Wolters Kluwer NV's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Wolters Kluwer NV (FRA:WOS), the current Financial Strength is 5 as of Jun. 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 €70.50 is trading 55.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €158.80. GuruFocus considers Wolters Kluwer NV to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WOS:

  • Financial Strength: 5 (near median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: €158.80 vs. price of €70.50 (55.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 4 warning signs

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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