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Dutch (AEX) Professional Services Industry Analysis
UpdatedJun 23, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies6
- 7D-4.8%
- 3M-0.7%
- 1Y-51.4%
- YTD-28.4%
Over the last 7 days, the Professional Services industry has dropped 4.8%, driven by a pullback from Wolters Kluwer of 6.1%. The industry has fallen 51% in the last year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 8.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 23 Jun 2026 | €20.8b | €35.3b | €1.8b | 14x | 11.7x | 0.6x |
| Thu, 21 May 2026 | €22.3b | €35.3b | €1.8b | 14.6x | 12.6x | 0.6x |
| Sat, 18 Apr 2026 | €23.7b | €35.3b | €1.8b | 14.1x | 13.2x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 16 Mar 2026 | €22.7b | €35.3b | €1.8b | 13.7x | 12.7x | 0.6x |
| Wed, 11 Feb 2026 | €24.1b | €35.7b | €1.4b | 19.8x | 17.2x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 09 Jan 2026 | €29.6b | €35.7b | €1.4b | 21.8x | 21.1x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 07 Dec 2025 | €30.0b | €35.8b | €1.4b | 18.2x | 21.3x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 04 Nov 2025 | €34.0b | €35.8b | €1.4b | 21.5x | 24.1x | 1x |
| Thu, 02 Oct 2025 | €37.5b | €36.0b | €1.4b | 23.3x | 26.1x | 1x |
| Sat, 30 Aug 2025 | €36.0b | €36.0b | €1.4b | 22.1x | 25.2x | 1x |
| Mon, 28 Jul 2025 | €43.0b | €35.9b | €1.4b | 15.8x | 30.6x | 1.2x |
| Wed, 25 Jun 2025 | €43.8b | €36.2b | €1.4b | 16x | 30.5x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 23 May 2025 | €48.4b | €36.2b | €1.4b | 16.9x | 33.7x | 1.3x |
| Sun, 20 Apr 2025 | €45.2b | €36.5b | €1.4b | 15.1x | 31.3x | 1.2x |
| Tue, 18 Mar 2025 | €45.8b | €36.5b | €1.4b | 17.6x | 31.7x | 1.3x |
| Thu, 13 Feb 2025 | €55.3b | €36.5b | €1.7b | 15.9x | 33x | 1.5x |
| Sat, 11 Jan 2025 | €51.7b | €36.5b | €1.7b | 15.8x | 30.9x | 1.4x |
| Mon, 09 Dec 2024 | €52.7b | €36.5b | €1.7b | 17.8x | 31.5x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 06 Nov 2024 | €52.0b | €36.5b | €1.7b | 17.3x | 31.1x | 1.4x |
| Fri, 04 Oct 2024 | €50.4b | €36.8b | €1.7b | 15.7x | 29x | 1.4x |
| Sun, 01 Sep 2024 | €50.9b | €36.7b | €1.7b | 15.7x | 29.3x | 1.4x |
| Tue, 30 Jul 2024 | €51.4b | €36.5b | €1.7b | 16.4x | 30.1x | 1.4x |
| Thu, 27 Jun 2024 | €50.1b | €36.9b | €1.7b | 15.9x | 29.1x | 1.4x |
| Sat, 25 May 2024 | €51.3b | €36.9b | €1.7b | 17.2x | 29.8x | 1.4x |
| Mon, 22 Apr 2024 | €48.2b | €37.4b | €1.8b | 15.9x | 27x | 1.3x |
| Wed, 20 Mar 2024 | €49.6b | €37.4b | €1.8b | 16x | 27.7x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 16 Feb 2024 | €48.5b | €37.0b | €1.8b | 15.1x | 26.8x | 1.3x |
| Sun, 14 Jan 2024 | €51.9b | €40.6b | €2.1b | 19.9x | 24.5x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 12 Dec 2023 | €51.3b | €40.6b | €2.1b | 19.9x | 24.3x | 1.3x |
| Thu, 09 Nov 2023 | €47.8b | €40.6b | €2.1b | 20.3x | 22.6x | 1.2x |
| Sat, 07 Oct 2023 | €47.3b | €41.3b | €2.2b | 20.1x | 21.8x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 04 Sep 2023 | €46.6b | €41.3b | €2.2b | 20x | 21.4x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 02 Aug 2023 | €46.4b | €41.1b | €2.2b | 17.2x | 21.3x | 1.1x |
| Fri, 30 Jun 2023 | €45.9b | €40.8b | €2.2b | 20.6x | 20.6x | 1.1x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
20.6x
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 11.7x 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 0.59x.
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 | 1.09% | |
| Industrials | -0.85% | |
| Professional Services | -4.80% | |
| HR Services | -3.06% | |
| Research and Consulting Services | -5.34% | |
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 5.7% 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 | €7.80 | 3.3% +€6.3m | -36.7% | PS13.5x |
