WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CLASS A (WLY) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:WLY - US9682232064 - Common Stock
35.03 USD
-0.17 (-0.48%)
35.03 USD
0 (0%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to WLY. WLY was compared to 96 industry peers in the Media industry. While WLY has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. WLY scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. Finally WLY also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WLY had positive earnings in the past year.
WLY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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 Return On Assets of 3.85%. This is in the better half of the industry: WLY outperforms 72.92% of its industry peers.
WLY's Return On Equity of 13.27% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLY outperforms 78.13% of its industry peers.
WLY's Return On Invested Capital of 7.79% is amongst the best of the industry. WLY outperforms 85.42% 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 8.15%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.79%) for WLY is above the 3 year average (6.78%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.82%, WLY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.88% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WLY has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 14.85%, WLY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
WLY's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of WLY (74.18%) is better than 88.54% 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.
The number of shares outstanding for WLY has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WLY has less shares outstanding
WLY has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
WLY has an Altman-Z score of 2.38. 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 Altman-Z score of 2.38. This is in the better half of the industry: WLY outperforms 77.08% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WLY is 5.93, which is a neutral value as it means it would take WLY, 5.93 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WLY's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.93 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLY outperforms 70.83% of its industry peers.
WLY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.12. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
WLY has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.12) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.38 |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC7.26%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.65 indicates that WLY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WLY has a worse Current ratio (0.65) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
WLY has a Quick 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 Quick ratio of 0.61. This is in the lower half of the industry: WLY underperforms 76.04% of its industry peers.
| 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.
Measured over the past years, WLY shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.75% on average per year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.04% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.02% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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
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
WLY is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.54.
WLY's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WLY is cheaper than 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.65. WLY is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.88, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of WLY.
WLY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WLY is cheaper than 76.04% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WLY to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.45), we can say WLY is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WLY indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WLY is cheaper than 75.00% 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 63.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.9 |
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)0.89
PEG (5Y)1.09
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.88%, WLY has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
WLY's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.66. WLY pays more dividend than 84.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, 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 been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 78.01% of its income as dividend. 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%
35.03
-0.17 (-0.48%)
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 Change0.46%
Market Cap1.86B
Revenue(TTM)1.67B
Net Income(TTM)97.30M
Analysts80
Price Target61.2 (74.71%)
Short Float %5.5%
Short Ratio5.73
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.88% |
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.59%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.88 | ||
| P/S | 1.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.34 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.03 | ||
| P/B | 2.54 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.9 |
EPS(TTM)3.67
EY10.48%
EPS(NY)4.44
Fwd EY12.69%
FCF(TTM)2.63
FCFY7.5%
OCF(TTM)3.88
OCFY11.07%
SpS31.4
BVpS13.78
TBVpS-18.14
PEG (NY)0.89
PEG (5Y)1.09
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 | 2.38 |
F-Score8
WACC7.26%
ROIC/WACC1.07
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%.