WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CLASS A (WLY) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:WLY - US9682232064 - Common Stock
31.13 USD
-0.18 (-0.57%)
31.13 USD
0 (0%)
WLY gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 95 industry peers in the Media industry. While WLY has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. WLY may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth 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.
Each year in the past 5 years WLY had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
WLY has a Return On Assets of 4.60%. This is in the better half of the industry: WLY outperforms 76.84% of its industry peers.
WLY's Return On Equity of 15.32% is amongst the best of the industry. WLY outperforms 84.21% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.97%, WLY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.42% 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 7.09%.
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 has a Profit Margin of 5.50%. This is in the better half of the industry: WLY outperforms 73.68% of its industry peers.
WLY's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
WLY has a Operating Margin of 14.22%. This is in the better half of the industry: WLY outperforms 78.95% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WLY has grown nicely.
WLY has a Gross Margin of 73.91%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WLY outperforms 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WLY is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, WLY has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for WLY has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for WLY is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
WLY has an Altman-Z score of 2.64. This is not the best score and indicates that WLY is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WLY has a better Altman-Z score (2.64) than 78.95% of its industry peers.
WLY has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.63. This is a neutral value as WLY would need 5.63 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.63, WLY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.74% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.16 is on the high side and indicates that WLY has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of WLY (1.16) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.64 |
ROIC/WACC1.25
WACC7.19%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.71 indicates that WLY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WLY has a worse Current ratio (0.71) than 72.63% 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.67, WLY is doing worse than 72.63% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 17.28% over the past year.
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%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.74% on average over the past years.
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 Year-0.53%
Revenue Next 2Y0.89%
Revenue Next 3Y9.02%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.19, the valuation of WLY can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WLY is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.21% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.92, WLY is valued rather cheaply.
WLY is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.00.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WLY is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.05% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WLY to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.46), we can say WLY is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7 |
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 84.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WLY indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WLY is cheaper than 71.58% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.81 |
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.
The decent profitability rating of WLY may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)0.94
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 -21.98%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.22, WLY pays a better dividend. On top of this WLY pays more dividend than 86.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, WLY pays a better dividend.
| 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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.69%
Div Incr Years26
Div Non Decr Years26
5.3 Sustainability
WLY pays out 66.66% of its income as dividend. 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%
31.13
-0.18 (-0.57%)
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 Cap1.66B
Revenue(TTM)2.06B
Net Income(TTM)113.43M
Analysts80
Price Target61.2 (96.59%)
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)-0.83%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7 | ||
| P/S | 0.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.53 | ||
| P/B | 2.24 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.81 |
EPS(TTM)3.8
EY12.21%
EPS(NY)4.44
Fwd EY14.28%
FCF(TTM)2.91
FCFY9.35%
OCF(TTM)4.14
OCFY13.29%
SpS38.77
BVpS13.91
TBVpS-18.01
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)0.94
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
WACC7.19%
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 Year-0.53%
Revenue Next 2Y0.89%
Revenue Next 3Y9.02%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y27.26%
EBIT growth 3Y4.26%
EBIT growth 5Y6.3%
EBIT Next Year80.57%
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 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 66.66%.