Wolters Kluwer NVXTER:WOSB -2.53%76 ROE % is 179.23% as of Dec. 2025, which is 455% above its 10-year median of 32.31. GuruFocus rates XTER:WOSB with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €154.34 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,058 Business Services companies, Wolters Kluwer NV ranks better than 98.96% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wolters Kluwer NV's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:WOSB'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.44 Med: 32.31 Max: 121.49
Current: 121.49
During the past 13 years, Wolters Kluwer NV's highest ROE % was 121.49%. The lowest was 19.44%. And the median was 32.31%.
XTER:WOSB's ROE % is ranked better than 98.96% of 1058
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 8.095
vs XTER:WOSB: 121.49
Wolters Kluwer NV (XTER:WOSB) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
Note:
The net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
Wolters Kluwer NV ROE % Related Terms
Wolters Kluwer NV ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wolters Kluwer NV's ROE % 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 ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 ROE % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Wolters Kluwer NV's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wolters Kluwer NV's ROE % 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity 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.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Wolters Kluwer NV (XTER:WOSB) has a ROE % of 179.23% as of Dec. 2025. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Wolters Kluwer NV and its competitors. This is 455% above median its historical median of 32.31. Over the past decade, Wolters Kluwer NV's ROE % has ranged from 19.44 to 121.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Wolters Kluwer NV ranks #11 out of 1058 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 1%.
Is Wolters Kluwer NV's ROE % too high?
Wolters Kluwer NV's current ROE % of 179.23% is 455% above median its 10-year median of 32.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.44 to a high of 121.49. The Business Services industry median ROE % is 8.10. Wolters Kluwer NV's value of 179.23% is 2114.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wolters Kluwer NV ranks #11 out of 1058 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 ROE % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Wolters Kluwer NV ranks #11 out of 1058 companies for ROE %. This places Wolters Kluwer NV in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 8.10. Wolters Kluwer NV's value of 179.23% is 2114.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Wolters Kluwer NV's own ROE % has ranged from 19.44 to 121.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.31 vs. the industry median of 8.10, 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 ROE % for a Business Services company?
The median ROE % among Business Services companies is 8.10, based on 1,058 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Wolters Kluwer NV's current ROE % of 179.23% is 2114.1% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Wolters Kluwer NV and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROE % is 8.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wolters Kluwer NV's current ROE % is 179.23%, which is 455% above median its own 10-year median of 32.31. 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 €154.34, compared to a current price of €56.20 — trading 63.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 179.23%, which is 455% above median its 10-year median of 32.31 and 2114.1% above the Business Services industry median of 8.10. 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 ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Wolters Kluwer NV (XTER:WOSB), the current ROE % is 179.23% 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 €56.20 is trading 63.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €154.34.
GuruFocus considers Wolters Kluwer NV to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:WOSB:
ROE %: 179.23% (455% above median its 10-year median of 32.31)
GF Value™: €154.34 vs. price of €56.20 (63.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2114.1% above the Business Services median (#11 of 1058)
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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