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Dutch (AEX) Professional Services Industry Analysis
UpdatedJan 10, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies6
- 7D2.7%
- 3M-16.6%
- 1Y-39.8%
- YTD2.7%
In the last week, the Professional Services industry is up 2.7%, with Wolters Kluwer up 3.8%. In the past year, the industry is down 40%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 12% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the Dutch Professional Services Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 10 Jan 2026 | €30.0b | €35.7b | €1.4b | 22x | 21.4x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 08 Dec 2025 | €30.0b | €35.8b | €1.4b | 18.2x | 21.3x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 05 Nov 2025 | €34.1b | €35.8b | €1.4b | 21.7x | 24.2x | 1x |
| Fri, 03 Oct 2025 | €37.7b | €36.0b | €1.4b | 23.5x | 26.3x | 1x |
| Sun, 31 Aug 2025 | €36.0b | €36.0b | €1.4b | 22.1x | 25.2x | 1x |
| Tue, 29 Jul 2025 | €43.0b | €35.9b | €1.4b | 15.8x | 30.6x | 1.2x |
| Thu, 26 Jun 2025 | €43.1b | €36.2b | €1.4b | 15.1x | 30x | 1.2x |
| Sat, 24 May 2025 | €48.5b | €36.2b | €1.4b | 16.7x | 33.7x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 21 Apr 2025 | €45.2b | €36.5b | €1.4b | 15.1x | 31.3x | 1.2x |
| Wed, 19 Mar 2025 | €45.7b | €36.5b | €1.4b | 17.9x | 31.7x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 14 Feb 2025 | €54.9b | €36.4b | €1.4b | 23.9x | 40.1x | 1.5x |
| Sun, 12 Jan 2025 | €51.7b | €36.5b | €1.7b | 15.8x | 30.9x | 1.4x |
| Tue, 10 Dec 2024 | €52.2b | €36.5b | €1.7b | 17.9x | 31.2x | 1.4x |
| Thu, 07 Nov 2024 | €52.3b | €36.5b | €1.7b | 17.5x | 31.2x | 1.4x |
| Sat, 05 Oct 2024 | €50.1b | €36.8b | €1.7b | 15.9x | 28.8x | 1.4x |
| Mon, 02 Sep 2024 | €50.9b | €36.7b | €1.7b | 15.7x | 29.3x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 31 Jul 2024 | €52.1b | €36.5b | €1.7b | 16.7x | 30.5x | 1.4x |
| Fri, 28 Jun 2024 | €50.6b | €36.9b | €1.7b | 16x | 29.4x | 1.4x |
| Sun, 26 May 2024 | €51.3b | €36.9b | €1.7b | 17.2x | 29.8x | 1.4x |
| Tue, 23 Apr 2024 | €48.2b | €37.4b | €1.8b | 15.9x | 27x | 1.3x |
| Thu, 21 Mar 2024 | €50.0b | €37.4b | €1.8b | 15.9x | 27.9x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 17 Feb 2024 | €49.0b | €37.0b | €1.8b | 14.9x | 27x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 15 Jan 2024 | €51.9b | €40.6b | €2.1b | 19.9x | 24.5x | 1.3x |
| Wed, 13 Dec 2023 | €51.8b | €40.6b | €2.1b | 19.9x | 24.5x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 10 Nov 2023 | €48.7b | €40.6b | €2.1b | 19.9x | 23x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 08 Oct 2023 | €47.3b | €41.3b | €2.2b | 20.1x | 21.8x | 1.1x |
| Tue, 05 Sep 2023 | €46.4b | €41.3b | €2.2b | 20x | 21.3x | 1.1x |
| Thu, 03 Aug 2023 | €46.2b | €41.1b | €2.2b | 17.2x | 21.3x | 1.1x |
| Sat, 01 Jul 2023 | €46.2b | €40.8b | €2.2b | 20.5x | 20.7x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 29 May 2023 | €43.9b | €40.8b | €2.2b | 20.7x | 19.7x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 26 Apr 2023 | €46.9b | €40.9b | €2.3b | 24.7x | 20.5x | 1.1x |
| Fri, 24 Mar 2023 | €46.7b | €40.9b | €2.3b | 25.2x | 20.5x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 19 Feb 2023 | €42.8b | €38.5b | €1.9b | 29.5x | 22.4x | 1.1x |
| Tue, 17 Jan 2023 | €41.7b | €37.6b | €1.9b | 25.2x | 22x | 1.1x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
22x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are pessimistic on the Dutch Professional Services industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 21.4x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 26.3x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.2x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 0.84x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Professional Services industry have declined 9.5% per year over the last three years.
- Meanwhile revenues have remained mostly flat.
- This means that although sales have remained flat, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.
Industry Trends
Which industries have driven the changes within the Dutch Industrials industry?
| NL Market | 4.29% | |
| Industrials | 5.74% | |
| Professional Services | 2.68% | |
| Research and Consulting Services | 3.71% | |
| HR Services | -1.22% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the HR Services industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 29.1x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 28.1%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 69.2% per year.
- Investors are most pessimistic about the Research and Consulting Services industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 30.5x.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the HR Services industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 28% over the next 5 years.
- This is better than its past earnings decline of 69% per year.
- In contrast, the Research and Consulting Services industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 7.5% per year over the next few years.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKL Wolters Kluwer | €91.26 | 3.8% +€734.6m | -44.8% | PE18.4x | |
| ARCAD Arcadis | €36.94 | 3.8% +€106.4m | -32.5% | PE13.3x | |
| BRNL Brunel International | €7.75 | 0.1% +€504.5k | -17.7% | PE25.7x |
