Wolters Kluwer N.V
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
Wolters Kluwer N.V (WOLTF) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of June 2025: $887.00 Million USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Wolters Kluwer N.V (WOLTF) has net assets worth $887.00 Million 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) and total liabilities ($8.85 Billion). 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.
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 | 19.2 |
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. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
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.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $1.54 Billion | -11.66% |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.75 Billion | -24.29% |
| 2022-12-31 | $2.31 Billion | -4.43% |
| 2021-12-31 | $2.42 Billion | +15.81% |
| 2020-12-31 | $2.09 Billion | -12.31% |
| 2019-12-31 | $2.38 Billion | +4.98% |
| 2018-12-31 | $2.27 Billion | -2.49% |
| 2017-12-31 | $2.33 Billion | -11.46% |
| 2016-12-31 | $2.63 Billion | +6.02% |
| 2015-12-31 | $2.48 Billion | +16.78% |
| 2014-12-31 | $2.12 Billion | +33.90% |
| 2013-12-31 | $1.58 Billion | +1.73% |
| 2012-12-31 | $1.56 Billion | -0.26% |
| 2011-12-31 | $1.56 Billion | -4.29% |
| 2010-12-31 | $1.63 Billion | +20.37% |
| 2009-12-31 | $1.35 Billion | -6.36% |
| 2008-12-31 | $1.45 Billion | +19.19% |
| 2007-12-31 | $1.21 Billion | +1.68% |
| 2006-12-31 | $1.19 Billion | +8.74% |
| 2005-12-31 | $1.10 Billion | +41.68% |
| 2004-12-31 | $775.00 Million | -9.99% |
| 2003-12-31 | $861.00 Million | -31.12% |
| 2002-12-31 | $1.25 Billion | -9.49% |
| 2001-12-31 | $1.38 Billion | -24.66% |
| 2000-12-31 | $1.83 Billion | +22.69% |
| 1999-12-31 | $1.49 Billion | +46.47% |
| 1998-12-31 | $1.02 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 147400000000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $1.47 Billion | 95.40% |
| Common Stock | $29.00 Million | 1.88% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $425.00 Million | 27.51% |
| 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 |
|---|---|
|
SBI Life Insurance Company Limited
NSE:SBILIFE
|
$21.33 Billion |
|
Tenaga Nasional Berhad
PINK:TNABY
|
$21.35 Billion |
|
Woolworths Group Limited
PINK:WOLWF
|
$21.36 Billion |
|
United Therapeutics Corporation
NASDAQ:UTHR
|
$21.40 Billion |
|
Dollar Tree Inc
NASDAQ:DLTR
|
$21.29 Billion |
|
Epiroc AB Series A
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|
$21.27 Billion |
|
MPLX LP
NYSE:MPLX
|
$21.27 Billion |
|
Leidos Holdings Inc
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|
$21.24 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 210,000,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 28,000,000.
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 | $210.00 Million | +13.59% |
| Other Changes | $28.00 Million | +1.81% |
| 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: 23.07x
- 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 41.04x to 23.07x 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 | $149.52 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $5.36 | $149.52 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $6.40 | $149.52 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $4.93 | $149.52 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $4.07 | $149.52 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $2.78 | $149.52 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $2.50 | $149.52 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $3.47 | $149.52 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $3.71 | $149.52 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $3.86 | $149.52 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $4.90 | $149.52 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $4.60 | $149.52 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $5.37 | $149.52 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $5.11 | $149.52 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $5.11 | $149.52 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $5.22 | $149.52 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $7.02 | $149.52 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $8.31 | $149.52 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $8.90 | $149.52 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $8.07 | $149.52 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $8.13 | $149.52 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $8.74 | $149.52 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $7.83 | $149.52 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $9.23 | $149.52 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $9.03 | $149.52 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $7.11 | $149.52 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $6.48 | $149.52 | 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 (27.04%), 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 | 30.63% | 9.81% | 0.64x | 4.90x | $257.30 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 | 77.93% | 26.90% | 0.65x | 4.48x | $800.20 Million |
| 2008 | 22.14% | 9.28% | 0.53x | 4.52x | $171.60 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 | 20.30% | 8.66% | 0.55x | 4.27x | $158.30 Million |
| 2013 | 22.06% | 9.68% | 0.52x | 4.39x | $188.60 Million |
| 2014 | 22.46% | 12.92% | 0.50x | 3.50x | $262.40 Million |
| 2015 | 17.11% | 10.05% | 0.52x | 3.28x | $175.80 Million |
| 2016 | 18.66% | 11.38% | 0.49x | 3.36x | $226.90 Million |
| 2017 | 27.40% | 14.38% | 0.52x | 3.66x | $403.90 Million |
| 2018 | 28.94% | 15.40% | 0.51x | 3.67x | $429.30 Million |
| 2019 | 28.11% | 14.51% | 0.53x | 3.69x | $431.00 Million |
| 2020 | 34.55% | 15.66% | 0.55x | 4.02x | $512.30 Million |
| 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 |
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: $732,736,900
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 13.48%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolters Kluwer N.V (WOLTF) | $887.00 Million | 30.56% | 9.97x | $21.33 Billion |
| All American Pet Co (AAPT) | $-3.37 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $0.97 |
| ABM Industries Incorporated (ABM) | $71.20 Million | 6.88% | 1.14x | $2.27 Billion |
| ADM Endeavors Inc (ADMQ) | $779.30K | 48.16% | 0.85x | $3.87 Million |
| Amentum Holdings Inc. (AMTM) | $3.30 Billion | -2.56% | 0.28x | $4.17 Billion |
| Anacomp Inc (ANMP) | $-561.00K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $976.94K |
| Rich Sparkle Holdings Limited Ordinary Shares (ANPA) | $901.42K | 90.05% | 4.47x | $31.42 Million |
| Applus Services S.A (APLUF) | $642.95 Million | 7.56% | 2.78x | $16.82 Million |
| ARC Document Solutions Inc (ARC) | $155.72 Million | 5.29% | 0.99x | $110.98 Million |
| Aramark Holdings (ARMK) | $3.04 Billion | 18.68% | 3.51x | $10.51 Billion |
| Atento S.A. (ATTOF) | $119.09 Million | -39.30% | 8.96x | $945.48 |