Wolters Kluwer N.V. (WKL) - Net Assets

Latest as of June 2025: €887.00 Million EUR ≈ $1.04 Billion USD

Based on the latest financial reports, Wolters Kluwer N.V. (WKL) has net assets worth €887.00 Million EUR (≈ $1.04 Billion USD) as of June 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (€9.73 Billion ≈ $11.38 Billion USD) and total liabilities (€8.85 Billion ≈ $10.34 Billion USD). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check Wolters Kluwer N.V. liquid asset ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.

Key Net Assets Metrics

Metric Value
Current Net Assets €887.00 Million
% of Total Assets 9.11%
Annual Growth Rate 1.61%
5-Year Change -25.97%
10-Year Change -37.63%
Growth Volatility 19.29

Wolters Kluwer N.V. - Net Assets Trend (1998–2024)

This chart illustrates how Wolters Kluwer N.V.'s net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore Wolters Kluwer N.V. asset portfolio for the complete picture of this company's asset base.

Annual Net Assets for Wolters Kluwer N.V. (1998–2024)

The table below shows the annual net assets of Wolters Kluwer N.V. from 1998 to 2024. For live valuation and market cap data, see how much is Wolters Kluwer N.V. worth.

Year Net Assets Change
2024-12-31 €1.54 Billion
≈ $1.81 Billion		 -11.66%
2023-12-31 €1.75 Billion
≈ $2.04 Billion		 -24.29%
2022-12-31 €2.31 Billion
≈ $2.70 Billion		 -4.43%
2021-12-31 €2.42 Billion
≈ $2.83 Billion		 +15.81%
2020-12-31 €2.09 Billion
≈ $2.44 Billion		 -12.31%
2019-12-31 €2.38 Billion
≈ $2.78 Billion		 +5.59%
2018-12-31 €2.25 Billion
≈ $2.64 Billion		 +0.99%
2017-12-31 €2.23 Billion
≈ $2.61 Billion		 -15.00%
2016-12-31 €2.63 Billion
≈ $3.07 Billion		 +6.02%
2015-12-31 €2.48 Billion
≈ $2.90 Billion		 +16.78%
2014-12-31 €2.12 Billion
≈ $2.48 Billion		 +33.90%
2013-12-31 €1.58 Billion
≈ $1.85 Billion		 +1.73%
2012-12-31 €1.56 Billion
≈ $1.82 Billion		 -0.26%
2011-12-31 €1.56 Billion
≈ $1.82 Billion		 -4.29%
2010-12-31 €1.63 Billion
≈ $1.91 Billion		 +20.37%
2009-12-31 €1.35 Billion
≈ $1.58 Billion		 -6.36%
2008-12-31 €1.45 Billion
≈ $1.69 Billion		 +19.19%
2007-12-31 €1.21 Billion
≈ $1.42 Billion		 +1.68%
2006-12-31 €1.19 Billion
≈ $1.40 Billion		 +8.74%
2005-12-31 €1.10 Billion
≈ $1.28 Billion		 +41.68%
2004-12-31 €775.00 Million
≈ $906.06 Million		 -9.99%
2003-12-31 €861.00 Million
≈ $1.01 Billion		 -31.12%
2002-12-31 €1.25 Billion
≈ $1.46 Billion		 -9.49%
2001-12-31 €1.38 Billion
≈ $1.61 Billion		 -24.66%
2000-12-31 €1.83 Billion
≈ $2.14 Billion		 +22.69%
1999-12-31 €1.49 Billion
≈ $1.75 Billion		 +46.47%
1998-12-31 €1.02 Billion
≈ $1.19 Billion		 --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to Wolters Kluwer N.V.'s total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.

Equity Composition Insights

  • Retained earnings have grown by 135900000000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings €1.36 Billion 87.96%
Common Stock €29.00 Million 1.88%
Other Comprehensive Income €540.00 Million 34.95%
Total Equity €1.54 Billion 100.00%

Wolters Kluwer N.V. Competitors by Market Cap

The table below lists competitors of Wolters Kluwer N.V. ranked by their market capitalization.

Company Market Cap
Schindler Ps
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BOLIDEN AB UNSP.ADR/2
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 $13.99 Billion
Ralph Lauren Corp Class A
NYSE:RL
 $14.00 Billion
GREAT WALL MOTOR H ADR/10
F:GRVB
 $14.01 Billion
Tele2 AB (publ)
ST:TEL2-B
 $13.94 Billion
Whitecap Resources Inc.
TO:WCP
 $13.94 Billion
Performance Food Group Co
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 $13.93 Billion
Scentre Group
AU:SCG
 $13.93 Billion

Equity Growth Attribution

This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Wolters Kluwer N.V.'s equity between the two most recent reporting periods.

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 1,749,000,000 to 1,545,000,000, a change of -204,000,000 (-11.7%).
  • Net income of 1,079,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Dividend payments of 521,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • Share repurchases of 1,000,000,000 reduced equity.
  • Other comprehensive income increased equity by 325,000,000.
  • Other factors decreased equity by 87,000,000.

Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income €1.08 Billion +69.84%
Dividends Paid €521.00 Million -33.72%
Share Repurchases €1.00 Billion -64.72%
Other Comprehensive Income €325.00 Million +21.04%
Other Changes €-87.00 Million -5.63%
Total Change €- -11.66%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares Wolters Kluwer N.V.'s book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.

Valuation Insights

  • Current price-to-book ratio: 10.25x
  • The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
  • The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 18.23x to 10.25x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.

Historical Price-to-Book Ratios

Date Book Value per Share Market Price P/B Ratio
1998-12-31 €3.64 €66.42 x
1999-12-31 €5.36 €66.42 x
2000-12-31 €6.40 €66.42 x
2001-12-31 €4.93 €66.42 x
2002-12-31 €4.07 €66.42 x
2003-12-31 €2.78 €66.42 x
2004-12-31 €2.50 €66.42 x
2005-12-31 €3.47 €66.42 x
2006-12-31 €3.71 €66.42 x
2007-12-31 €3.86 €66.42 x
2008-12-31 €4.90 €66.42 x
2009-12-31 €4.60 €66.42 x
2010-12-31 €5.37 €66.42 x
2011-12-31 €5.11 €66.42 x
2012-12-31 €5.11 €66.42 x
2013-12-31 €5.22 €66.42 x
2014-12-31 €7.02 €66.42 x
2015-12-31 €8.31 €66.42 x
2016-12-31 €8.90 €66.42 x
2017-12-31 €7.74 €66.42 x
2018-12-31 €8.08 €66.42 x
2019-12-31 €8.74 €66.42 x
2020-12-31 €7.83 €66.42 x
2021-12-31 €9.23 €66.42 x
2022-12-31 €9.03 €66.42 x
2023-12-31 €7.11 €66.42 x
2024-12-31 €6.48 €66.42 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently Wolters Kluwer N.V. utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.

Capital Efficiency Insights

  • Current Return on Equity (ROE): 69.84%
  • The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 18.24%
  • • Asset Turnover: 0.62x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 6.15x
  • Recent ROE (69.84%) is above the historical average (27.01%), indicating improving capital efficiency.

Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics

Year Return on Equity Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover Equity Multiplier Economic Value Added
1998 30.56% 11.28% 0.58x 4.69x €207.90 Million
1999 24.06% 11.62% 0.54x 3.83x €209.20 Million
2000 18.52% 9.25% 0.56x 3.56x €156.00 Million
2001 10.15% 3.65% 0.59x 4.73x €2.10 Million
2002 26.30% 8.42% 0.64x 4.90x €203.30 Million
2003 -8.01% -2.01% 0.68x 5.86x €-155.10 Million
2004 17.42% 4.14% 0.68x 6.19x €57.50 Million
2005 23.68% 7.71% 0.62x 4.95x €150.20 Million
2006 26.88% 8.69% 0.65x 4.73x €201.60 Million
2007 77.84% 26.87% 0.65x 4.48x €799.20 Million
2008 22.28% 9.34% 0.53x 4.52x €173.60 Million
2009 8.85% 3.45% 0.57x 4.54x €-15.40 Million
2010 17.87% 8.10% 0.54x 4.07x €126.80 Million
2011 7.79% 3.58% 0.50x 4.34x €-34.00 Million
2012 20.95% 8.94% 0.55x 4.27x €168.30 Million
2013 22.06% 9.68% 0.52x 4.39x €188.60 Million
2014 22.46% 12.92% 0.50x 3.48x €262.40 Million
2015 17.11% 10.05% 0.52x 3.28x €175.80 Million
2016 18.66% 11.41% 0.48x 3.37x €226.90 Million
2017 30.07% 15.34% 0.52x 3.80x €447.20 Million
2018 29.15% 15.43% 0.50x 3.79x €431.60 Million
2019 28.11% 14.51% 0.53x 3.69x €431.00 Million
2020 34.55% 15.66% 0.55x 4.00x €512.30 Million
2021 30.12% 15.26% 0.52x 3.80x €486.30 Million
2022 44.46% 18.83% 0.57x 4.18x €796.00 Million
2023 57.58% 18.03% 0.61x 5.20x €832.10 Million
2024 69.84% 18.24% 0.62x 6.15x €924.50 Million

Industry Comparison

This section compares Wolters Kluwer N.V.'s net assets metrics with peer companies in the Specialty Business Services industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Specialty Business Services
  • Average net assets among peers: $320,354,000
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 2.02%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
Wolters Kluwer N.V. (WKL) €887.00 Million 30.56% 9.97x $13.95 Billion
Inpost SA (INPST) $488.07 Million 4.83% 0.75x $7.62 Billion
Stern Groep N.V. (PBH) $152.64 Million -0.79% 2.76x $19.15 Million

About Wolters Kluwer N.V.

AS:WKL Netherlands Specialty Business Services
Market Cap
$17.50 Billion
€14.97 Billion EUR
Market Cap Rank
#1706 Global
#21 in Netherlands
Share Price
€66.42
Change (1 day)
+0.58%
52-Week Range
€59.68 - €162.10
All Time High
€180.75
Categories
Companies in Netherlands Specialty Business Services
About

Wolters Kluwer N.V. provides professional information, software solutions, and services in the Netherlands, rest of Europe, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, Africa, and internationally. The company operates through Health; Tax & Accounting; Financial & Corporate Compliance; Legal & Regulatory; and Corporate Performance & ESG segments. The Health segment offers clinical technology and … Read more