Narrative Update • Jun 04
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Dutch (AEX) Professional Services Industry Analysis
UpdatedJun 06, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies6
- 7D3.5%
- 3M-2.3%
- 1Y-50.6%
- YTD-21.9%
The Professional Services industry is up 3.5% in the last week, with Wolters Kluwer up 4.0%. In contrast, the industry has lost 51% in the last 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 8.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 07 Jun 2026 | €22.7b | €35.3b | €1.8b | 14.5x | 12.8x | 0.6x |
| Tue, 05 May 2026 | €23.7b | €35.2b | €1.8b | 15.8x | 13.4x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 02 Apr 2026 | €21.6b | €35.3b | €1.8b | 12.7x | 12.1x | 0.6x |
| Sat, 28 Feb 2026 | €23.3b | €35.3b | €1.8b | 14.5x | 13.1x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 26 Jan 2026 | €27.9b | €35.7b | €1.4b | 21.1x | 19.9x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 24 Dec 2025 | €29.1b | €35.8b | €1.4b | 17.8x | 20.6x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 21 Nov 2025 | €30.2b | €35.8b | €1.4b | 18.5x | 21.4x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 19 Oct 2025 | €36.4b | €36.0b | €1.4b | 22.2x | 25.4x | 1x |
| Tue, 16 Sep 2025 | €36.3b | €36.0b | €1.4b | 22.6x | 25.4x | 1x |
| Thu, 14 Aug 2025 | €37.2b | €36.0b | €1.4b | 23x | 26x | 1x |
| Sat, 12 Jul 2025 | €43.9b | €36.2b | €1.4b | 15.9x | 30.5x | 1.2x |
| Mon, 09 Jun 2025 | €47.0b | €36.2b | €1.4b | 16.5x | 32.7x | 1.3x |
| Wed, 07 May 2025 | €47.1b | €36.2b | €1.4b | 16x | 32.8x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 04 Apr 2025 | €44.9b | €36.5b | €1.4b | 17.3x | 31.1x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 02 Mar 2025 | €46.4b | €36.5b | €1.4b | 17.7x | 32.1x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 28 Jan 2025 | €53.3b | €36.5b | €1.7b | 17.3x | 31.8x | 1.5x |
| Thu, 26 Dec 2024 | €50.9b | €36.5b | €1.7b | 16.4x | 30.4x | 1.4x |
| Sat, 23 Nov 2024 | €50.9b | €36.5b | €1.7b | 16.7x | 30.4x | 1.4x |
| Mon, 21 Oct 2024 | €52.2b | €36.8b | €1.7b | 15.6x | 30x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 18 Sep 2024 | €51.8b | €36.8b | €1.7b | 15.4x | 29.8x | 1.4x |
| Fri, 16 Aug 2024 | €49.8b | €36.7b | €1.7b | 15.4x | 28.7x | 1.4x |
| Sun, 14 Jul 2024 | €51.0b | €36.9b | €1.7b | 16.8x | 29.6x | 1.4x |
| Tue, 11 Jun 2024 | €50.2b | €36.9b | €1.7b | 17.8x | 29.1x | 1.4x |
| Thu, 09 May 2024 | €49.8b | €36.9b | €1.7b | 17.3x | 28.9x | 1.4x |
| Sat, 06 Apr 2024 | €48.3b | €37.4b | €1.8b | 15.8x | 27x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 04 Mar 2024 | €49.5b | €37.4b | €1.8b | 16.4x | 27.7x | 1.3x |
| Wed, 31 Jan 2024 | €52.8b | €40.6b | €2.1b | 19.9x | 25x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 29 Dec 2023 | €51.1b | €40.6b | €2.1b | 19.9x | 24.2x | 1.3x |
| Sun, 26 Nov 2023 | €50.0b | €40.6b | €2.1b | 19.9x | 23.6x | 1.2x |
| Tue, 24 Oct 2023 | €46.7b | €41.4b | €2.2b | 20.2x | 21.5x | 1.1x |
| Thu, 21 Sep 2023 | €47.3b | €41.3b | €2.2b | 20x | 21.8x | 1.1x |
| Sat, 19 Aug 2023 | €45.4b | €41.3b | €2.2b | 17.4x | 20.7x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 17 Jul 2023 | €46.1b | €40.8b | €2.2b | 21x | 20.7x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 14 Jun 2023 | €46.2b | €40.8b | €2.2b | 20.6x | 20.7x | 1.1x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
20.7x
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 12.8x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 25.4x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.2x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 0.64x.
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 | 1.00% | |
| Industrials | -2.60% | |
| Professional Services | 3.48% | |
| HR Services | 3.53% | |
| Research and Consulting Services | 3.47% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the HR Services industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 31.9x.
- 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 28.3x.
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 5.5% 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 | €63.48 | 4.0% +€550.7m | -59.2% | PE10.9x | |
| RAND Randstad | €27.36 | 3.9% +€179.0m | -25.1% | PE17.4x | |
| ARCAD Arcadis | €35.36 | 1.0% +€30.8m | -20.6% | PE14.5x | |
| AVTX Avantium | €8.82 | 1.6% +€3.5m | -38.8% | PS15.2x |
