ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Wolters Kluwer NV's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.66%.
As of today (2026-06-24), Wolters Kluwer NV's WACC % is 5.38%. Wolters Kluwer NV's ROC % is 13.28% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Wolters Kluwer NV generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.
Wolters Kluwer NV (XTER:WOSB) ROC % Explanation
ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.
There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.
Why is ROC % important?
Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.
As of today, Wolters Kluwer NV's WACC % is 5.38%. Wolters Kluwer NV's ROC % is 13.28% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Wolters Kluwer NV generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.
Be Aware
Like ROE % and ROA %, ROC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Wolters Kluwer NV ROC % Related Terms
Wolters Kluwer NV ROC % Historical Data
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* 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.
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The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) data.
The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.
* 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 ROC % of 14.66% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Wolters Kluwer NV and its competitors.
Is Wolters Kluwer NV's ROC % too high?
Wolters Kluwer NV's current ROC % is 14.66%. The Business Services industry median ROC % is 5.92. Wolters Kluwer NV's value of 14.66% is 147.6% above this industry median. 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 ROC % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Wolters Kluwer NV's ROC % of 14.66% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median ROC % is 5.92. Wolters Kluwer NV's value of 14.66% is 147.6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC % for a Business Services company?
The median ROC % among Business Services companies is 5.92, based on 1,075 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Wolters Kluwer NV's current ROC % of 14.66% is 147.6% 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 ROC % mean?
A high ROC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Wolters Kluwer NV and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROC % is 5.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wolters Kluwer NV's current ROC % is 14.66%. 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 ROC % is 14.66% and 147.6% above the Business Services industry median of 5.92. 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 ROC % calculated?
ROC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Wolters Kluwer NV (XTER:WOSB), the current ROC % is 14.66% 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:
ROC %: 14.66%
GF Value™: €156.99 vs. price of €57.66 (63.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 147.6% above the Business Services median
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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