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Price: 66.64 EUR -3.36% Market Closed
Market Cap: €16B

EV/EBITDA

9.1
Current
50%
Cheaper
vs 3-y average of 18

Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s earnings, including both equity and debt.

EV/EBITDA
9.1
=
Enterprise Value
€18.2B
/
EBITDA
€2B

Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s earnings, including both equity and debt.

EV/EBITDA
9.1
=
Enterprise Value
€18.2B
/
EBITDA
€2B

Valuation Scenarios

Wolters Kluwer NV is trading below its 3-year average

If EV/EBITDA returns to its 3-Year Average (18), the stock would be worth €131.99 (98% upside from current price).

Statistics
Positive Scenarios
3/4
Maximum Downside
-13%
Maximum Upside
+98%
Average Upside
53%
Scenario EV/EBITDA Value Implied Price Upside/Downside
Current Multiple 9.1 €66.64
0%
3-Year Average 18 €131.99
+98%
5-Year Average 17.4 €127.36
+91%
Industry Average 7.9 €57.81
-13%
Country Average 12.4 €90.66
+36%

Forward EV/EBITDA
Today’s price vs future ebitda

Today's Enterprise Value EBITDA Forward EV/EBITDA
€18.2B
/
Jan 2026
€2B
=
9.1
Current
€18.2B
/
Dec 2026
€2.2B
=
8.4
Forward
€18.2B
/
Dec 2027
€2.3B
=
7.9
Forward
€18.2B
/
Dec 2028
€2.4B
=
7.5
Forward

Forward EV/EBITDA shows whether today’s EV/EBITDA still looks high or low once future ebitda are taken into account.

Peer Comparison

All Multiples
EV/EBITDA
P/E
All Countries
Close
Market Cap EV/EBITDA P/E
NL
Wolters Kluwer NV
VSE:WKL
14.9B EUR 9.1 11.4
UK
Relx PLC
LSE:REL
48.8B GBP 14.6 23.6
UK
IHS Markit Ltd
F:0M3
37.9B EUR 26.9 36.5
CA
Thomson Reuters Corp
TSX:TRI
56.5B CAD 13.9 26.4
IE
Experian PLC
LSE:EXPN
25.4B GBP 13.5 24.9
US
Verisk Analytics Inc
NASDAQ:VRSK
24.5B USD 15.1 27
US
Equifax Inc
NYSE:EFX
21.1B USD 13.7 31.9
CH
SGS SA
SIX:SGSN
16.7B CHF 12.5 25.1
US
Leidos Holdings Inc
NYSE:LDOS
18.7B USD 9.2 12.9
US
UL Solutions Inc
NYSE:ULS
18B USD 0 0
US
CoStar Group Inc
NASDAQ:CSGP
15.6B USD 78.5 2 231.6
EV/EBITDA Multiple
EBITDA Growth EV/EBITDA to Growth
NL
Wolters Kluwer NV
VSE:WKL
Average EV/EBITDA: 20.7
9.1
6%
1.5
UK
Relx PLC
LSE:REL
14.6
9%
1.6
UK
I
IHS Markit Ltd
F:0M3
26.9
N/A N/A
CA
Thomson Reuters Corp
TSX:TRI
13.9
11%
1.3
IE
Experian PLC
LSE:EXPN
13.5
10%
1.4
US
Verisk Analytics Inc
NASDAQ:VRSK
15.1
8%
1.9
US
Equifax Inc
NYSE:EFX
13.7
14%
1
CH
SGS SA
SIX:SGSN
12.5
10%
1.2
US
Leidos Holdings Inc
NYSE:LDOS
9.2
3%
3.1
US
U
UL Solutions Inc
NYSE:ULS
Not Available
11%
N/A
US
CoStar Group Inc
NASDAQ:CSGP
78.5
90%
0.9
P/E Multiple
Earnings Growth PEG
NL
Wolters Kluwer NV
VSE:WKL
Average P/E: 245.1
11.4
7%
1.6
UK
Relx PLC
LSE:REL
23.6
16%
1.5
UK
I
IHS Markit Ltd
F:0M3
36.5
N/A N/A
CA
Thomson Reuters Corp
TSX:TRI
26.4
20%
1.3
IE
Experian PLC
LSE:EXPN
24.9
20%
1.2
US
Verisk Analytics Inc
NASDAQ:VRSK
27
12%
2.3
US
Equifax Inc
NYSE:EFX
31.9
32%
1
CH
SGS SA
SIX:SGSN
25.1
12%
2.1
US
Leidos Holdings Inc
NYSE:LDOS
12.9
7%
1.8
US
U
UL Solutions Inc
NYSE:ULS
Not Available
20%
N/A
US
CoStar Group Inc
NASDAQ:CSGP
2 231.6
412%
5.4

Market Distribution

In line with most companies in Netherlands
Percentile
42st
Based on 490 companies
42st percentile
9.9
Low
0 — 7.9
Typical Range
7.9 — 19.3
High
19.3 —
Distribution Statistics
Netherlands
Min 0
30th Percentile 7.9
Median 12.4
70th Percentile 19.3
Max 706

Wolters Kluwer NV
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Wolters Kluwer NV is an intriguing blend of tradition and innovation, navigating through the complex landscape of information services with a finesse honed over more than 180 years. Originally emerging from the Netherlands with a strong focus on publishing, Wolters Kluwer has transformed itself into a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services. The company predominantly serves professionals, delivering expert information and tools that enhance productivity and results across sectors including health, tax and accounting, governance, risk and compliance, and legal and regulatory. It has traded its reliance on traditional print for a data-driven ecosystem, offering digital solutions that are vital for decision-making and operational strategies in a rapidly evolving world. Revenue streams for Wolters Kluwer are diverse yet intricately linked, reflecting its expansion from print publications to digital subscriptions and cloud-based solutions. By developing integrated software platforms and analytic tools, the company has woven itself into the fabric of its clients' daily operations, thus creating a steady flow of recurring revenue. Its success hinges on innovation and adaptability, as it continually invests in technology to deliver next-generation solutions. These include AI-driven data analytics and workflow management systems which help clients navigate regulatory changes and intricate data landscapes. Essentially, Wolters Kluwer monetizes its extensive expertise by streamlining complex processes, minimizing compliance risks, and enhancing operational efficiencies for professionals worldwide.

WKL Intrinsic Value
112.13 EUR
Undervaluation 41%
Intrinsic Value
Price €66.64
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