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Wolters Kluwer NVHAM:WOSB +2.31%71 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 50.86% as of Dec. 2025, which is 106% above its 10-year median of 24.70. GuruFocus rates HAM:WOSB with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €153.84 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,096 Business Services companies, Wolters Kluwer NV ranks better than 99.27% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Wolters Kluwer NV's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,510 Mil. Wolters Kluwer NV's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €2,969 Mil. Therefore, Wolters Kluwer NV's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 50.86%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wolters Kluwer NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:WOSB'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.58 Med: 24.7 Max: 43.64
Current: 43.64
During the past 13 years, Wolters Kluwer NV's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 43.64%. The lowest was 18.58%. And the median was 24.70%.
HAM:WOSB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 99.27% of 1096
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.955
vs HAM:WOSB: 43.64
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Wolters Kluwer NV Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Wolters Kluwer NV Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wolters Kluwer NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
HAM:WOSB vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Wolters Kluwer NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Wolters Kluwer NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wolters Kluwer NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 50.86% mean?
Wolters Kluwer NV (HAM:WOSB) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 50.86% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Wolters Kluwer NV and its competitors. This is 106% above median its historical median of 24.70. Over the past decade, Wolters Kluwer NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 18.58 to 43.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Wolters Kluwer NV ranks #8 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 0.7%.
Is Wolters Kluwer NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Wolters Kluwer NV's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 50.86% is 106% above median its 10-year median of 24.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.58 to a high of 43.64. The Business Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.96. Wolters Kluwer NV's value of 50.86% is 1186% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wolters Kluwer NV ranks #8 out of 1096 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Wolters Kluwer NV ranks #8 out of 1096 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Wolters Kluwer NV in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.96. Wolters Kluwer NV's value of 50.86% is 1186% above this benchmark. Historically, Wolters Kluwer NV's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 18.58 to 43.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.70 vs. the industry median of 3.96, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Business Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Business Services companies is 3.96, based on 1,096 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Wolters Kluwer NV's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 50.86% is 1186% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Wolters Kluwer NV and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wolters Kluwer NV's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 50.86%, which is 106% above median its own 10-year median of 24.70. 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 €153.84, compared to a current price of €62.02 — trading 59.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 50.86%, which is 106% above median its 10-year median of 24.70 and 1186% above the Business Services industry median of 3.96. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Wolters Kluwer NV (HAM:WOSB), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 50.86% 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 (HAM:WOSB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wolters Kluwer NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €62.02 is trading 59.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €153.84.
GuruFocus considers Wolters Kluwer NV to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:WOSB:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 50.86% (106% above median its 10-year median of 24.70)
GF Value™: €153.84 vs. price of €62.02 (59.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1186% above the Business Services median (#8 of 1096)
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 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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