Narrative Update • May 02
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Dutch (AEX) Professional Services Industry Analysis
UpdatedMay 13, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies6
- 7D-7.2%
- 3M-3.1%
- 1Y-53.3%
- YTD-24.8%
Over the last 7 days, the Professional Services industry has dropped 6.7%, driven by Wolters Kluwer declining 11%. Overall the industry is down 52% in 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 8.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 13 May 2026 | €21.8b | €35.3b | €1.8b | 14.6x | 12.3x | 0.6x |
| Fri, 10 Apr 2026 | €21.2b | €35.3b | €1.8b | 12.7x | 11.8x | 0.6x |
| Sun, 08 Mar 2026 | €23.3b | €35.3b | €1.8b | 14.3x | 13x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 03 Feb 2026 | €27.2b | €35.7b | €1.4b | 20.7x | 19.4x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 01 Jan 2026 | €29.3b | €35.7b | €1.4b | 21.8x | 20.9x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 29 Nov 2025 | €30.7b | €35.8b | €1.4b | 18.5x | 21.8x | 0.9x |
| Mon, 27 Oct 2025 | €37.3b | €35.8b | €1.4b | 23.2x | 26.4x | 1x |
| Wed, 24 Sep 2025 | €36.8b | €36.0b | €1.4b | 23.3x | 25.7x | 1x |
| Fri, 22 Aug 2025 | €37.8b | €36.0b | €1.4b | 23.5x | 26.4x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 20 Jul 2025 | €44.3b | €36.2b | €1.4b | 15.9x | 30.9x | 1.2x |
| Tue, 17 Jun 2025 | €45.1b | €36.2b | €1.4b | 16.6x | 31.4x | 1.2x |
| Thu, 15 May 2025 | €48.0b | €36.2b | €1.4b | 17.2x | 33.4x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 12 Apr 2025 | €44.0b | €36.5b | €1.4b | 16.4x | 30.5x | 1.2x |
| Mon, 10 Mar 2025 | €45.6b | €36.5b | €1.4b | 17.7x | 31.6x | 1.2x |
| Wed, 05 Feb 2025 | €54.5b | €36.5b | €1.7b | 17.1x | 32.6x | 1.5x |
| Fri, 03 Jan 2025 | €51.4b | €36.5b | €1.7b | 16.5x | 30.7x | 1.4x |
| Sun, 01 Dec 2024 | €51.1b | €36.5b | €1.7b | 17.1x | 30.5x | 1.4x |
| Tue, 29 Oct 2024 | €52.4b | €36.5b | €1.7b | 17.7x | 31.3x | 1.4x |
| Thu, 26 Sep 2024 | €51.1b | €36.8b | €1.7b | 15.2x | 29.4x | 1.4x |
| Sat, 24 Aug 2024 | €49.9b | €36.7b | €1.7b | 15.5x | 28.7x | 1.4x |
| Mon, 22 Jul 2024 | €50.2b | €36.9b | €1.7b | 16.3x | 29.1x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 19 Jun 2024 | €51.1b | €36.9b | €1.7b | 16.8x | 29.7x | 1.4x |
| Fri, 17 May 2024 | €50.0b | €36.9b | €1.7b | 17.8x | 29x | 1.4x |
| Sun, 14 Apr 2024 | €48.4b | €37.4b | €1.8b | 16.4x | 27.1x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 12 Mar 2024 | €49.1b | €37.4b | €1.8b | 15.9x | 27.5x | 1.3x |
| Thu, 08 Feb 2024 | €48.0b | €37.8b | €1.9b | 13.5x | 24.8x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 06 Jan 2024 | €50.6b | €40.6b | €2.1b | 19.9x | 23.9x | 1.2x |
| Mon, 04 Dec 2023 | €50.4b | €40.6b | €2.1b | 19.9x | 23.8x | 1.2x |
| Wed, 01 Nov 2023 | €47.4b | €40.6b | €2.1b | 20.2x | 22.4x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 29 Sep 2023 | €46.6b | €41.3b | €2.2b | 20x | 21.4x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 27 Aug 2023 | €45.8b | €41.3b | €2.2b | 19.9x | 21.1x | 1.1x |
| Tue, 25 Jul 2023 | €45.9b | €40.8b | €2.2b | 21.2x | 20.6x | 1.1x |
| Thu, 22 Jun 2023 | €45.9b | €40.8b | €2.2b | 20.2x | 20.6x | 1.1x |
| Sat, 20 May 2023 | €44.6b | €40.8b | €2.2b | 21.1x | 20x | 1.1x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
20x
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 12.5x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 25.6x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.2x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 0.63x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Professional Services industry have declined 7.4% per year over the last three years,
- Revenues have also declined 4.9% per year.
- This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.
Industry Trends
Which industries have driven the changes within the Dutch Industrials industry?
| NL Market | 0.47% | |
| Industrials | -1.95% | |
| Professional Services | -7.23% | |
| HR Services | 2.56% | |
| Research and Consulting Services | -9.76% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the HR Services industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 31.7x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 18.5%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 35.3% per year.
- Investors are most pessimistic about the Research and Consulting Services industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 28.7x.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the HR Services industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 18% over the next 5 years.
- However this is lower than its past earnings growth rate of 35% per year.
- In contrast, the Research and Consulting Services industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 5.7% 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRNL Brunel International | €7.46 | 2.2% +€8.1m | -19.6% | PE123.3x |
