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Dutch (AEX) Professional Services Industry Analysis
UpdatedJun 21, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies6
- 7D-2.8%
- 3M0.8%
- 1Y-49.6%
- YTD-26.1%
Over the last 7 days, the Professional Services industry has dropped 2.8%, driven by a pullback from Wolters Kluwer of 3.7%. However, the industry is down 50% over the past 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?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 21 Jun 2026 | €21.5b | €35.3b | €1.8b | 14x | 12.1x | 0.6x |
| Tue, 19 May 2026 | €22.4b | €35.3b | €1.8b | 14.7x | 12.6x | 0.6x |
| Thu, 16 Apr 2026 | €22.3b | €35.3b | €1.8b | 13.2x | 12.5x | 0.6x |
| Sat, 14 Mar 2026 | €22.7b | €35.3b | €1.8b | 13.7x | 12.7x | 0.6x |
| Mon, 09 Feb 2026 | €24.4b | €35.7b | €1.4b | 19.6x | 17.4x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 07 Jan 2026 | €29.9b | €35.7b | €1.4b | 22.1x | 21.3x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 05 Dec 2025 | €30.2b | €35.8b | €1.4b | 18.2x | 21.4x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 02 Nov 2025 | €34.5b | €35.8b | €1.4b | 21.6x | 24.4x | 1x |
| Tue, 30 Sep 2025 | €36.9b | €36.0b | €1.4b | 23.3x | 25.8x | 1x |
| Thu, 28 Aug 2025 | €36.9b | €36.0b | €1.4b | 22.8x | 25.8x | 1x |
| Sat, 26 Jul 2025 | €43.0b | €35.9b | €1.4b | 15.8x | 30.6x | 1.2x |
| Mon, 23 Jun 2025 | €43.6b | €36.2b | €1.4b | 16x | 30.4x | 1.2x |
| Wed, 21 May 2025 | €48.7b | €36.2b | €1.4b | 17x | 33.9x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 18 Apr 2025 | €45.2b | €36.5b | €1.4b | 15.1x | 31.3x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 16 Mar 2025 | €45.8b | €36.5b | €1.4b | 17.3x | 31.7x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 11 Feb 2025 | €55.3b | €36.5b | €1.7b | 16.9x | 33x | 1.5x |
| Thu, 09 Jan 2025 | €51.3b | €36.5b | €1.7b | 16.4x | 30.6x | 1.4x |
| Sat, 07 Dec 2024 | €52.7b | €36.5b | €1.7b | 17.8x | 31.5x | 1.4x |
| Mon, 04 Nov 2024 | €51.5b | €36.5b | €1.7b | 17.5x | 30.8x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 02 Oct 2024 | €50.1b | €36.8b | €1.7b | 15.8x | 28.8x | 1.4x |
| Fri, 30 Aug 2024 | €51.2b | €36.7b | €1.7b | 15.7x | 29.4x | 1.4x |
| Sun, 28 Jul 2024 | €51.8b | €36.5b | €1.7b | 16.5x | 30.4x | 1.4x |
| Tue, 25 Jun 2024 | €50.9b | €36.9b | €1.7b | 16.5x | 29.6x | 1.4x |
| Thu, 23 May 2024 | €50.3b | €36.9b | €1.7b | 17.4x | 29.2x | 1.4x |
| Sat, 20 Apr 2024 | €48.5b | €37.4b | €1.8b | 15.9x | 27.1x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 18 Mar 2024 | €49.3b | €37.4b | €1.8b | 15.7x | 27.6x | 1.3x |
| Wed, 14 Feb 2024 | €48.2b | €37.8b | €1.9b | 13.4x | 24.8x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 12 Jan 2024 | €51.1b | €40.6b | €2.1b | 19.9x | 24.2x | 1.3x |
| Sun, 10 Dec 2023 | €51.2b | €40.6b | €2.1b | 19.9x | 24.2x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 07 Nov 2023 | €46.7b | €40.6b | €2.1b | 20.3x | 22.1x | 1.1x |
| Thu, 05 Oct 2023 | €46.8b | €41.3b | €2.2b | 20x | 21.5x | 1.1x |
| Sat, 02 Sep 2023 | €46.6b | €41.3b | €2.2b | 20x | 21.4x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 31 Jul 2023 | €46.7b | €41.1b | €2.2b | 22.3x | 21.6x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 28 Jun 2023 | €45.7b | €40.8b | €2.2b | 20x | 20.5x | 1.1x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
20.5x
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 12.1x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 25.3x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.1x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 0.61x.
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 | -0.57% | |
| Professional Services | -2.81% | |
| HR Services | -1.17% | |
| Research and Consulting Services | -3.31% | |
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 28.1x.
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?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVTX Avantium | €8.11 | 4.0% +€7.8m | -38.5% | PS14x |
