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Dutch (AEX) Professional Services Industry Analysis
UpdatedMar 05, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies6
- 7D4.3%
- 3M-22.8%
- 1Y-48.2%
- YTD-20.8%
In the last week, the Professional Services industry is up 4.3%, with Wolters Kluwer up 6.2%. In the past year, the industry is down 48%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 7.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 06 Mar 2026 | €23.1b | €35.3b | €1.8b | 14.3x | 12.9x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 01 Feb 2026 | €26.9b | €35.7b | €1.4b | 20.3x | 19.1x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 30 Dec 2025 | €29.5b | €35.8b | €1.4b | 17.9x | 20.9x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 27 Nov 2025 | €30.5b | €35.8b | €1.4b | 18.6x | 21.6x | 0.9x |
| Sat, 25 Oct 2025 | €37.3b | €35.8b | €1.4b | 23.2x | 26.4x | 1x |
| Mon, 22 Sep 2025 | €36.8b | €36.0b | €1.4b | 23.3x | 25.7x | 1x |
| Wed, 20 Aug 2025 | €37.4b | €36.0b | €1.4b | 23.1x | 26.1x | 1x |
| Fri, 18 Jul 2025 | €44.5b | €36.2b | €1.4b | 16x | 30.9x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 15 Jun 2025 | €45.2b | €36.2b | €1.4b | 16.6x | 31.4x | 1.2x |
| Tue, 13 May 2025 | €47.5b | €36.2b | €1.4b | 17.1x | 33.1x | 1.3x |
| Thu, 10 Apr 2025 | €42.6b | €36.5b | €1.4b | 15.9x | 29.4x | 1.2x |
| Sat, 08 Mar 2025 | €45.6b | €36.5b | €1.4b | 17.7x | 31.6x | 1.2x |
| Mon, 03 Feb 2025 | €54.8b | €36.5b | €1.7b | 17.2x | 32.7x | 1.5x |
| Wed, 01 Jan 2025 | €51.2b | €36.5b | €1.7b | 16.7x | 30.6x | 1.4x |
| Fri, 29 Nov 2024 | €50.9b | €36.5b | €1.7b | 17.1x | 30.4x | 1.4x |
| Sun, 27 Oct 2024 | €51.9b | €36.5b | €1.7b | 17.8x | 31x | 1.4x |
| Tue, 24 Sep 2024 | €51.2b | €36.8b | €1.7b | 15.7x | 29.4x | 1.4x |
| Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | €49.9b | €36.7b | €1.7b | 15.4x | 28.7x | 1.4x |
| Sat, 20 Jul 2024 | €50.2b | €36.9b | €1.7b | 16.3x | 29.1x | 1.4x |
| Mon, 17 Jun 2024 | €50.5b | €36.9b | €1.7b | 17x | 29.3x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 15 May 2024 | €49.9b | €36.9b | €1.7b | 17.6x | 29x | 1.4x |
| Fri, 12 Apr 2024 | €48.3b | €37.4b | €1.8b | 16.3x | 27x | 1.3x |
| Sun, 10 Mar 2024 | €49.8b | €37.4b | €1.8b | 16.1x | 27.8x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 06 Feb 2024 | €48.1b | €37.8b | €1.9b | 13.4x | 24.8x | 1.3x |
| Thu, 04 Jan 2024 | €50.6b | €40.6b | €2.1b | 19.9x | 23.9x | 1.2x |
| Sat, 02 Dec 2023 | €50.4b | €40.6b | €2.1b | 19.9x | 23.8x | 1.2x |
| Mon, 30 Oct 2023 | €46.4b | €40.6b | €2.1b | 20.2x | 22x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 27 Sep 2023 | €46.3b | €41.3b | €2.2b | 20x | 21.3x | 1.1x |
| Fri, 25 Aug 2023 | €45.8b | €41.3b | €2.2b | 17.5x | 20.9x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 23 Jul 2023 | €46.1b | €40.8b | €2.2b | 21.1x | 20.7x | 1.1x |
| Tue, 20 Jun 2023 | €45.9b | €40.8b | €2.2b | 20.1x | 20.6x | 1.1x |
| Thu, 18 May 2023 | €44.2b | €40.8b | €2.2b | 21.1x | 19.8x | 1.1x |
| Sat, 15 Apr 2023 | €46.9b | €40.9b | €2.3b | 24.3x | 20.5x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 13 Mar 2023 | €45.0b | €38.8b | €2.1b | 26.4x | 21.3x | 1.2x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
21.3x
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 12.9x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 26.1x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.2x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 0.65x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Professional Services industry have declined 5.4% per year over the last three years,
- Revenues have also declined 3.1% 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 | -4.24% | |
| Industrials | 0.85% | |
| Professional Services | 4.33% | |
| Research and Consulting Services | 5.81% | |
| HR Services | -0.55% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the HR Services industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 31.4x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 18.6%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 31.6% per year.
- Investors are most pessimistic about the Research and Consulting Services industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 29.7x.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the HR Services industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 19% over the next 5 years.
- However this is lower than its past earnings growth rate of 32% per year.
- In contrast, the Research and Consulting Services industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 4.3% 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 | €68.42 | 3.5% +€521.7m | -51.7% | PE11.8x | |
| ARCAD Arcadis | €30.78 | 4.7% +€118.1m | -34.1% | PE12.7x | |
| MORE Morefield Group | €0.82 | 5.1% +€2.5m | 62.4% | n/a |
