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Dutch (AEX) Professional Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 25, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies6
  • 7D-4.8%
  • 3M-3.5%
  • 1Y-51.1%
  • YTD-29.0%

Over the last 7 days, the Professional Services industry has dropped 4.8%, driven by pullbacks from every company within the industry. The industry has fallen 51% in the last year. 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?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Fri, 26 Jun 2026€20.6b€35.3b€1.8b13.7x11.6x0.6x
Sun, 24 May 2026€22.2b€35.3b€1.8b14.3x12.5x0.6x
Tue, 21 Apr 2026€23.2b€35.3b€1.8b14x13x0.7x
Thu, 19 Mar 2026€22.0b€35.3b€1.8b13.3x12.3x0.6x
Sat, 14 Feb 2026€22.8b€35.4b€1.6b14.7x13.8x0.6x
Mon, 12 Jan 2026€30.0b€35.7b€1.4b22x21.4x0.8x
Wed, 10 Dec 2025€29.4b€35.8b€1.4b17.9x20.9x0.8x
Fri, 07 Nov 2025€32.5b€35.8b€1.4b20.3x23.1x0.9x
Sun, 05 Oct 2025€37.1b€36.0b€1.4b22.9x25.9x1x
Tue, 02 Sep 2025€35.8b€36.0b€1.4b21.9x25x1x
Thu, 31 Jul 2025€43.5b€35.9b€1.4b15.6x30.9x1.2x
Sat, 28 Jun 2025€44.8b€36.2b€1.4b15.6x31.2x1.2x
Mon, 26 May 2025€48.5b€36.2b€1.4b16.7x33.7x1.3x
Wed, 23 Apr 2025€45.2b€36.5b€1.4b15.1x31.2x1.2x
Fri, 21 Mar 2025€46.0b€36.5b€1.4b18.5x31.8x1.3x
Sun, 16 Feb 2025€54.5b€36.4b€1.4b19.4x38.9x1.5x
Tue, 14 Jan 2025€51.2b€36.5b€1.7b15.9x30.6x1.4x
Thu, 12 Dec 2024€52.5b€36.5b€1.7b17.5x31.3x1.4x
Sat, 09 Nov 2024€52.5b€36.5b€1.7b17.2x31.3x1.4x
Mon, 07 Oct 2024€50.1b€36.8b€1.7b15.9x28.8x1.4x
Wed, 04 Sep 2024€50.8b€36.7b€1.7b15.5x29.2x1.4x
Fri, 02 Aug 2024€50.2b€36.7b€1.7b16.5x28.9x1.4x
Sun, 30 Jun 2024€50.5b€36.9b€1.7b15.9x29.3x1.4x
Tue, 28 May 2024€51.3b€36.9b€1.7b17.7x29.8x1.4x
Thu, 25 Apr 2024€48.1b€36.8b€1.7b16.1x28x1.3x
Sat, 23 Mar 2024€50.1b€37.4b€1.8b16.4x28x1.3x
Mon, 19 Feb 2024€49.0b€37.0b€1.8b14.9x27x1.3x
Wed, 17 Jan 2024€52.1b€40.6b€2.1b19.9x24.6x1.3x
Fri, 15 Dec 2023€51.5b€40.6b€2.1b19.9x24.3x1.3x
Sun, 12 Nov 2023€48.6b€40.6b€2.1b19.9x23x1.2x
Tue, 10 Oct 2023€47.2b€41.3b€2.2b20.1x21.7x1.1x
Thu, 07 Sep 2023€46.4b€41.3b€2.2b20x21.3x1.1x
Sat, 05 Aug 2023€46.2b€41.3b€2.2b17.2x21x1.1x
Mon, 03 Jul 2023€46.2b€40.8b€2.2b20.5x20.7x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

20.7x


Total Market Cap: €46.2bTotal Earnings: €2.2bTotal Revenue: €40.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Dutch Professional Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 25.2x202420252026
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 11.6x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 25.2x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.1x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 0.58x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Professional Services industry have declined 7.3% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 4.7% 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-3.35%
Industrials-3.91%
Professional Services-4.81%
HR Services-3.13%
Research and Consulting Services-5.33%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the HR Services industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 32.0x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 18.2%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 79.1% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Research and Consulting Services industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 28.0x.
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 79% per year.
  • In contrast, the Research and Consulting Services industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 5.6% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
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Latest News

WKL
€55.82
Wolters Kluwer
7D
-4.1%
1Y
-60.5%
Narrative Update • Jun 22

WKL: Expanding Expert AI Platforms Will Support Long Term Upside Potential

For Wolters Kluwer, the analyst price target has moved slightly lower, with recent Street research pointing to reduced upside potential and a tempered re-rating outlook, including a €71 target from Goldman Sachs and lower targets from other analysts. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Wolters Kluwer points to a more balanced view, with some analysts highlighting the company’s quality profile and others focusing on limited upside at current valuation levels.
BRNL
€6.70
Brunel International
7D
-7.2%
1Y
-26.1%
Narrative Update • Jun 18

BRNL: Special Dividend And Steady Outlook Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Brunel International steady at €8.43 per share, explaining that only minor adjustments to discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions did not justify a change in the overall price target. What's in the News for Brunel International Brunel International N.V. announced a special dividend of €0.29 per share for the financial year 2025.
RAND
€26.00
Randstad
7D
-4.6%
1Y
-32.3%
Narrative Update • Jun 18

RAND: Future Margin Resilience Will Be Driven By AI Hiring Realignment

Analysts have inched up their Randstad price target to about €50.55, citing updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples following recent research commentary. What’s in the News for Randstad Morgan Stanley updated its sector view on European staffing companies, downgrading Adecco Group while upgrading Randstad and Hays, and keeping mixed views on PageGroup, with a focus on how weaker permanent recruitment could affect revenue, margins and earnings.
ARCAD
€33.04
Arcadis
7D
-3.1%
1Y
-18.9%
Narrative Update • Jun 16

ARCAD: Climate Resilience Pipeline And Steady Leadership Will Support Balanced Return Potential

Analysts now see Arcadis' fair value at about €36.86, up from €34.50, reflecting slightly higher assumed discount rates, modestly stronger profit margins and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Arcadis and Jupiter Intelligence launched the PRICE Adaptation Framework, a five step methodology that uses climate hazard modeling, engineering insight and economic analysis to help organizations compare climate adaptation options, quantify avoided losses and ROI, and prioritize resilience spending.
AVTX
€7.74
Avantium
7D
-3.3%
1Y
-38.9%
MORE
€0.90
Morefield Group
7D
-1.1%
1Y
52.5%