WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CLASS A (WLY) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:WLY - US9682232064 - Common Stock
31.02 USD
-0.12 (-0.39%)
31.02 USD
0 (0%)
WLY gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 94 industry peers in the Media industry. While WLY belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. WLY scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. WLY also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WLY had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year WLY had a positive cash flow from operations.
WLY had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years WLY always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of WLY (4.60%) is better than 76.84% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 15.32%, WLY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.26% of the companies in the same industry.
WLY's Return On Invested Capital of 8.97% is amongst the best of the industry. WLY outperforms 88.42% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WLY is in line with the industry average of 7.16%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.97%) for WLY is above the 3 year average (6.78%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.6% | ||
| ROE | 15.32% | ||
| ROIC | 8.97% |
ROA(3y)-1.22%
ROA(5y)1.01%
ROE(3y)-4.75%
ROE(5y)2.47%
ROIC(3y)6.78%
ROIC(5y)6.2%
1.3 Margins
WLY's Profit Margin of 5.50% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLY outperforms 73.68% of its industry peers.
WLY's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of WLY (14.22%) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
WLY's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WLY has a better Gross Margin (73.91%) than 89.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WLY has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.22% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.5% | ||
| GM | 73.91% |
OM growth 3Y12.06%
OM growth 5Y8.18%
PM growth 3Y-11.02%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.3%
GM growth 5Y0.82%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WLY is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, WLY has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, WLY has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for WLY is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.64 indicates that WLY is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WLY has a Altman-Z score of 2.64. This is in the better half of the industry: WLY outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WLY is 5.63, which is a neutral value as it means it would take WLY, 5.63 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WLY's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.63 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLY outperforms 75.79% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.16 is on the high side and indicates that WLY has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.16, WLY perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.26% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.64 |
ROIC/WACC1.25
WACC7.2%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.71 indicates that WLY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of WLY (0.71) is worse than 71.58% of its industry peers.
WLY has a Quick Ratio of 0.71. This is a bad value and indicates that WLY is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of WLY (0.67) is worse than 72.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WLY shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 17.28%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.75% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
WLY shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 17.22%.
Measured over the past years, WLY shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.74% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.28%
EPS 3Y-1.85%
EPS 5Y8.75%
EPS Q2Q%13.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.22%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.96%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.74%
Sales Q2Q%-1.14%
3.2 Future
WLY is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.04% yearly.
WLY is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.02% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.68%
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.3%
Revenue Next 2Y1.47%
Revenue Next 3Y9.02%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
WLY is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.16.
85.26% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WLY, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
WLY's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.39.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.98, the valuation of WLY can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WLY is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.11% of the companies are valued more expensively.
WLY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.84.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.98 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WLY indicates a rather cheap valuation: WLY is cheaper than 86.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WLY's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WLY is cheaper than 71.58% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.8 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WLY's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
WLY has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.76
PEG (5Y)0.93
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WLY has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.88%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
In the last 3 months the price of WLY has falen by -23.07%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
WLY's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.22. WLY pays more dividend than 86.32% of the companies in the same industry.
WLY's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.88% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WLY has a limited annual growth rate of 0.69%.
WLY has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
WLY has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.69%
Div Incr Years26
Div Non Decr Years26
5.3 Sustainability
66.66% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WLY. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
WLY's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP66.66%
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
31.02
-0.12 (-0.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners96.14%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.46%
Ins Owner Change0.46%
Market Cap1.65B
Revenue(TTM)2.06B
Net Income(TTM)113.43M
Analysts80
Price Target61.2 (97.29%)
Short Float %5.97%
Short Ratio4.47
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.88% |
Yearly Dividend1.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.69%
DP66.66%
Div Incr Years26
Div Non Decr Years26
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.65%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.97%
Max EPS beat(2)12.28%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)11.02%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.97%
Max EPS beat(4)27.95%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)14.44%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)60.64%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)44.22%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.77%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.42%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.12%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.77%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.37%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)6.1%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.85%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-16.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.59%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.98 | ||
| P/S | 0.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.5 | ||
| P/B | 2.23 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.8 |
EPS(TTM)3.8
EY12.25%
EPS(NY)4.44
Fwd EY14.33%
FCF(TTM)2.91
FCFY9.38%
OCF(TTM)4.14
OCFY13.34%
SpS38.77
BVpS13.91
TBVpS-18.01
PEG (NY)0.76
PEG (5Y)0.93
Graham Number34.49
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.6% | ||
| ROE | 15.32% | ||
| ROCE | 15.23% | ||
| ROIC | 8.97% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.3% | ||
| ROICexgc | 107.47% | ||
| OM | 14.22% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.5% | ||
| GM | 73.91% | ||
| FCFM | 7.51% |
ROA(3y)-1.22%
ROA(5y)1.01%
ROE(3y)-4.75%
ROE(5y)2.47%
ROIC(3y)6.78%
ROIC(5y)6.2%
ROICexc(3y)7.11%
ROICexc(5y)6.49%
ROICexgc(3y)226.7%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)11.52%
ROCE(5y)10.53%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.98%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-13.45%
ROICexc growth 3Y13.33%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.17%
OM growth 3Y12.06%
OM growth 5Y8.18%
PM growth 3Y-11.02%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.3%
GM growth 5Y0.82%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.84
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.63 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.04 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 50.21% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.16% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.26 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 51.99% | ||
| Profit Quality | 136.53% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.64 |
F-Score9
WACC7.2%
ROIC/WACC1.25
Cap/Depr(3y)49.45%
Cap/Depr(5y)48.87%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.1%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.11%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.28%
EPS 3Y-1.85%
EPS 5Y8.75%
EPS Q2Q%13.4%
EPS Next Y10.68%
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.22%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.96%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.74%
Sales Q2Q%-1.14%
Revenue Next Year0.3%
Revenue Next 2Y1.47%
Revenue Next 3Y9.02%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y27.26%
EBIT growth 3Y4.26%
EBIT growth 5Y6.3%
EBIT Next Year82.05%
EBIT Next 3Y22.67%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-17.09%
FCF growth 3Y-18.91%
FCF growth 5Y-7.75%
OCF growth 1Y-18.43%
OCF growth 3Y-15.78%
OCF growth 5Y-6.82%
WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CLASS A / WLY FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CLASS A (WLY) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to WLY.
Can you provide the valuation status for WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CLASS A?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CLASS A (WLY). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CLASS A (WLY) stock?
WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CLASS A (WLY) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for WLY stock?
The financial health rating of WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CLASS A (WLY) is 4 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for WLY stock?
The dividend rating of WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CLASS A (WLY) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 66.66%.