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Dutch (AEX) Professional Services Industry Analysis
UpdatedFeb 21, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies6
- 7D-2.2%
- 3M5.4%
- 1Y8.5%
- YTD4.4%
Over the last 7 days, the Professional Services industry has dropped 2.2%, driven by a pullback from Wolters Kluwer of 2.6%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 8.5%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 11% per annum.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Feb 2025 | €53.7b | €36.4b | €1.4b | 18.7x | 38.3x | 1.5x |
| Sun, 19 Jan 2025 | €53.6b | €36.5b | €1.7b | 16.6x | 32x | 1.5x |
| Tue, 17 Dec 2024 | €52.3b | €36.5b | €1.7b | 16.9x | 31.2x | 1.4x |
| Thu, 14 Nov 2024 | €51.4b | €36.5b | €1.7b | 16.8x | 30.7x | 1.4x |
| Sat, 12 Oct 2024 | €51.0b | €36.8b | €1.7b | 15.6x | 29.4x | 1.4x |
| Mon, 09 Sep 2024 | €49.3b | €36.8b | €1.7b | 15x | 28.3x | 1.3x |
| Wed, 07 Aug 2024 | €48.5b | €36.7b | €1.7b | 15.3x | 27.9x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 05 Jul 2024 | €50.4b | €36.9b | €1.7b | 16.8x | 29.2x | 1.4x |
| Sun, 02 Jun 2024 | €49.6b | €36.9b | €1.7b | 17.5x | 28.8x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 30 Apr 2024 | €48.2b | €36.8b | €1.7b | 16.5x | 28x | 1.3x |
| Thu, 28 Mar 2024 | €49.8b | €37.4b | €1.8b | 16.2x | 27.8x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 24 Feb 2024 | €50.2b | €37.4b | €1.8b | 14.8x | 27.9x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 22 Jan 2024 | €52.0b | €40.6b | €2.1b | 19.9x | 24.6x | 1.3x |
| Wed, 20 Dec 2023 | €51.5b | €40.6b | €2.1b | 19.9x | 24.4x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 17 Nov 2023 | €48.7b | €40.6b | €2.1b | 19.9x | 23x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 15 Oct 2023 | €47.8b | €41.3b | €2.2b | 20.1x | 22x | 1.2x |
| Tue, 12 Sep 2023 | €46.5b | €41.3b | €2.2b | 20x | 21.4x | 1.1x |
| Thu, 10 Aug 2023 | €46.6b | €41.3b | €2.2b | 17.2x | 21.2x | 1.1x |
| Sat, 08 Jul 2023 | €44.7b | €40.8b | €2.2b | 20.4x | 20x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 05 Jun 2023 | €45.3b | €40.8b | €2.2b | 20.7x | 20.3x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 03 May 2023 | €45.8b | €40.8b | €2.2b | 24.5x | 20.6x | 1.1x |
| Fri, 31 Mar 2023 | €46.5b | €40.9b | €2.3b | 24.9x | 20.4x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 26 Feb 2023 | €44.1b | €38.8b | €2.1b | 26.6x | 20.9x | 1.1x |
| Tue, 24 Jan 2023 | €41.8b | €37.6b | €1.9b | 25.2x | 22.1x | 1.1x |
| Thu, 22 Dec 2022 | €38.1b | €34.0b | €1.7b | 30.5x | 22.2x | 1.1x |
| Sat, 19 Nov 2022 | €38.1b | €34.0b | €1.7b | 31.1x | 22.2x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 17 Oct 2022 | €35.1b | €33.3b | €1.7b | 16.6x | 20.8x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 14 Sep 2022 | €36.9b | €33.3b | €1.7b | 17.9x | 21.9x | 1.1x |
| Fri, 12 Aug 2022 | €37.7b | €33.3b | €1.7b | 19.5x | 22.3x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 10 Jul 2022 | €35.7b | €32.0b | €1.6b | 17x | 22.4x | 1.1x |
| Tue, 07 Jun 2022 | €35.1b | €32.0b | €1.6b | 17.7x | 22.1x | 1.1x |
| Thu, 05 May 2022 | €36.1b | €32.0b | €1.6b | 17.4x | 22.7x | 1.1x |
| Sat, 02 Apr 2022 | €36.9b | €31.0b | €1.6b | 15.3x | 23.5x | 1.2x |
| Mon, 28 Feb 2022 | €36.7b | €31.0b | €1.6b | 16.3x | 23.3x | 1.2x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
23.3x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the Dutch Professional Services industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 38.3x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 24.6x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.2x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.5x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Professional Services industry have declined 3.7% per year over the last three years.
- Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 5.5% per year.
- This means that although more sales are being generated, 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 | -0.91% | |
| Industrials | -1.16% | |
| Professional Services | -2.20% | |
| HR Services | 2.66% | |
| Research and Consulting Services | -2.92% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the HR Services industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 13.2x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 27.7%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 21.5% per year.
- Investors are most pessimistic about the Research and Consulting Services industry, although it looks like investor sentiment has improved given that it's trading above its 3-year average of 33.1x.
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 22% per year.
- In contrast, the Research and Consulting Services industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 7.9% 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAND Randstad | €38.12 | 0.5% +€31.5m | -26.0% | PE58.1x | |
| BRNL Brunel International | €10.16 | 5.6% +€27.2m | -3.8% | PE16.7x | |
| AVTX Avantium | €1.83 | 1.4% +€2.2m | -19.6% | PS7.4x |