WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CLASS A (WLY) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:WLY - US9682232064 - Common Stock
36.59 USD
-0.05 (-0.14%)
36.59 USD
0 (0%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to WLY. WLY was compared to 94 industry peers in the Media industry. WLY has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on WLY. Finally WLY also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WLY was profitable.
In the past year WLY had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years WLY 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years WLY always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
WLY has a better Return On Assets (3.85%) than 73.40% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.27%, WLY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.79% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.79%, WLY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.04% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WLY is in line with the industry average of 8.50%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.78%) for WLY is below the current ROIC(7.79%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.85% | ||
| ROE | 13.27% | ||
| ROIC | 7.79% |
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 has a better Profit Margin (5.82%) than 72.34% of its industry peers.
WLY's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
WLY has a better Operating Margin (14.85%) than 77.66% of its industry peers.
WLY's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of WLY (74.18%) is better than 90.43% 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 | 14.85% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.82% | ||
| GM | 74.18% |
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
WLY has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
WLY has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for WLY has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
WLY has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.41 indicates that WLY is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of WLY (2.41) is better than 75.53% of its industry peers.
WLY has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.93. This is a neutral value as WLY would need 5.93 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.93, WLY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.15% of the companies in the same industry.
WLY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.12. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
WLY's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.12 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WLY outperforms 42.55% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.41 |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC7.32%
2.3 Liquidity
WLY has a Current Ratio of 0.65. This is a bad value and indicates that WLY is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WLY has a worse Current ratio (0.65) than 74.47% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.61 indicates that WLY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.61, WLY is doing worse than 76.60% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 22.33% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.75% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, WLY shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -8.50% in the last year.
WLY shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.74% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.33%
EPS 3Y-1.85%
EPS 5Y8.75%
EPS Q2Q%4.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.5%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.96%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.74%
Sales Q2Q%-1.74%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, WLY will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.04% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, WLY will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.02% on average per year.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.97 indicates a reasonable valuation of WLY.
76.60% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WLY, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
WLY is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.23, which indicates a very decent valuation of WLY.
73.40% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WLY, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.50. WLY is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.23 |
4.2 Price Multiples
68.09% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WLY, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WLY is valued a bit cheaper than 64.89% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.12 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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)0.93
PEG (5Y)1.14
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WLY has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.84%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.40, WLY pays a better dividend. On top of this WLY pays more dividend than 85.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, WLY pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.84% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WLY has a limited annual growth rate of 0.69%.
WLY has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
78.01% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WLY. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of WLY is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP78.01%
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners96.62%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.46%
Ins Owner Change-0.38%
Market Cap1.95B
Revenue(TTM)1.67B
Net Income(TTM)97.30M
Analysts80
Price Target61.2 (67.26%)
Short Float %5.49%
Short Ratio6.15
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.84% |
Yearly Dividend1.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.69%
DP78.01%
Div Incr Years26
Div Non Decr Years26
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.92%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.97%
Max EPS beat(2)6.81%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)10.23%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.97%
Max EPS beat(4)27.95%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)16.54%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)60.89%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)44.18%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.76%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.76%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.77%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.49%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.12%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.77%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)6.95%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.76%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.92%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.49%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.59%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.59%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.23 | ||
| P/S | 1.17 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.94 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.44 | ||
| P/B | 2.66 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.12 |
EPS(TTM)3.67
EY10.03%
EPS(NY)4.44
Fwd EY12.15%
FCF(TTM)2.63
FCFY7.18%
OCF(TTM)3.88
OCFY10.6%
SpS31.4
BVpS13.78
TBVpS-18.14
PEG (NY)0.93
PEG (5Y)1.14
Graham Number33.73
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.85% | ||
| ROE | 13.27% | ||
| ROCE | 13.23% | ||
| ROIC | 7.79% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.15% | ||
| ROICexgc | 153.07% | ||
| OM | 14.85% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.82% | ||
| GM | 74.18% | ||
| FCFM | 8.36% |
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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.66
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.93 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.16 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 51.09% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.99% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 54.5% | ||
| Profit Quality | 143.56% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.41 |
F-Score8
WACC7.32%
ROIC/WACC1.06
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)22.33%
EPS 3Y-1.85%
EPS 5Y8.75%
EPS Q2Q%4.26%
EPS Next Y10.68%
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.5%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.96%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.74%
Sales Q2Q%-1.74%
Revenue Next Year0.3%
Revenue Next 2Y1.47%
Revenue Next 3Y9.02%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y5.98%
EBIT growth 3Y4.26%
EBIT growth 5Y6.3%
EBIT Next Year82.05%
EBIT Next 3Y22.67%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-30.61%
FCF growth 3Y-18.91%
FCF growth 5Y-7.75%
OCF growth 1Y-27.54%
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 5 / 10 to WLY.
Can you provide the valuation status for WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CLASS A?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 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 3 / 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 78.01%.