WOLTERS KLUWER ADR EO-12 (WOS) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, WOLTERS KLUWER ADR EO-12 (WOS) has net assets worth €798.00 Million EUR (≈ $932.95 Million USD) as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (€9.58 Billion ≈ $11.20 Billion USD) and total liabilities (€8.79 Billion ≈ $10.27 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. Explore WOS cash flow metrics to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | €798.00 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 8.33% |
| Annual Growth Rate | -24.2% |
| 5-Year Change | N/A |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 16.7 |
WOLTERS KLUWER ADR EO-12 - Net Assets Trend (2021–2025)
This chart illustrates how WOLTERS KLUWER ADR EO-12's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore WOLTERS KLUWER ADR EO-12 balance sheet assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for WOLTERS KLUWER ADR EO-12 (2021–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of WOLTERS KLUWER ADR EO-12 from 2021 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see WOS market cap.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | €798.00 Million ≈ $932.95 Million |
-48.35% |
| 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 |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to WOLTERS KLUWER ADR EO-12'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 decreased by 49.7% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | €1.17 Billion | 146.74% |
| Total Equity | €798.00 Million | 100.00% |
WOLTERS KLUWER ADR EO-12 Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of WOLTERS KLUWER ADR EO-12 ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Cummins India Limited
NSE:CUMMINSIND
|
$18.07 Billion |
|
Magna International Inc
TO:MG
|
$18.07 Billion |
|
JSC National Atomic Company Kazatomprom
IL:KAP
|
$18.08 Billion |
|
Hitachi Energy India Limited
NSE:POWERINDIA
|
$18.10 Billion |
|
Api Group Corp
NYSE:APG
|
$18.01 Billion |
|
Suncorp Group Ltd
AU:SUNPH
|
$18.01 Billion |
|
OMV AG ADR 1
F:OMVI
|
$18.00 Billion |
|
General Mills Inc
NYSE:GIS
|
$17.96 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in WOLTERS KLUWER ADR EO-12's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 1,545,000,000 to 798,000,000, a change of -747,000,000 (-48.3%).
- Net income of 1,308,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 563,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 1,096,000,000 reduced equity.
- Other factors decreased equity by 396,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €1.31 Billion | +163.91% |
| Dividends Paid | €563.00 Million | -70.55% |
| Share Repurchases | €1.10 Billion | -137.34% |
| Other Changes | €-396.00 Million | -49.62% |
| Total Change | €- | -48.35% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares WOLTERS KLUWER ADR EO-12'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: 19.28x
- 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 increased from 7.26x to 19.28x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-31 | €9.36 | €68.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | €9.29 | €68.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | €7.27 | €68.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | €6.59 | €68.00 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | €3.53 | €68.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently WOLTERS KLUWER ADR EO-12 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): 163.91%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 21.36%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.64x
- • Equity Multiplier: 12.01x
- Recent ROE (163.91%) is above the historical average (73.18%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 30.12% | 15.26% | 0.53x | 3.74x | €486.30 Million |
| 2022 | 44.46% | 18.83% | 0.57x | 4.12x | €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 |
| 2025 | 163.91% | 21.36% | 0.64x | 12.01x | €1.23 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares WOLTERS KLUWER ADR EO-12's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Specialty Business Services industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Specialty Business Services
- Average net assets among peers: $-20,454,345
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -10.86%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOLTERS KLUWER ADR EO-12 (WOS) | €798.00 Million | 30.12% | 11.01x | $18.07 Billion |
| ABL GROUP ASA NA NK-10 (26Q) | $89.42 Million | -6.28% | 1.19x | $118.91 Million |
| Cimpress plc (3UF) | $-449.37 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $1.81 Billion |
| CPPGroup Plc (4CV1) | $-26.00K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $6.01 Million |
| SG COMPANY S.P.A. (7KZ) | $2.92 Million | -4.12% | 4.91x | $5.38 Million |
| LABOCANNA S.A. ZY-10 (9Y2) | $6.40 Million | -9.48% | 0.26x | $818.21K |
| Bastogi S.p.A (BAOA) | $112.04 Million | 13.58% | 1.70x | $130.77 Million |
| STOCK3 AG NA O.N. (BOG) | $5.81 Million | 13.76% | 0.42x | $33.15 Million |
| Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG (FPH) | $13.67 Million | -110.80% | 11.73x | $47.81 Million |
| SSH GROUP LTD (JRSA) | $-5.80 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $11.28 Million |
| NorCom Information Technology GmbH & Co. KGaA (NC5A) | $20.39 Million | -5.30% | 0.35x | $2.79 Million |
About WOLTERS KLUWER ADR EO-12
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