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
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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.
WLY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
The Return On Assets of WLY (4.60%) is better than 76.60% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 15.32%, WLY belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.97%, WLY belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.30% of the companies in the same industry.
WLY had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.78%. This 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
The Profit Margin of WLY (5.50%) is better than 73.40% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WLY has declined.
WLY has a Operating Margin of 14.22%. This is in the better half of the industry: WLY outperforms 79.79% of its industry peers.
WLY's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 73.91%, WLY belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.36% of the companies in the same industry.
WLY's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
The number of shares outstanding for WLY has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, WLY has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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's Altman-Z score of 2.64 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLY outperforms 79.79% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.63, WLY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.53% of the companies in the same industry.
WLY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.16. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
WLY's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.16 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WLY outperforms 44.68% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.64 |
ROIC/WACC1.25
WACC7.2%
2.3 Liquidity
WLY has a Current 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 Current ratio of WLY (0.71) is worse than 72.34% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.67 indicates that WLY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.67, WLY is doing worse than 73.40% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
WLY shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.75% yearly.
Looking at the last year, WLY shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 17.22% in the last year.
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.
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.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.16, the valuation of WLY can be described as reasonable.
85.11% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WLY, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WLY to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.39), we can say WLY is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.98, the valuation of WLY can be described as very cheap.
WLY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WLY is cheaper than 81.91% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WLY to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.84), we can say WLY is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.98 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WLY is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.17% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WLY indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WLY is cheaper than 71.28% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.8 |
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)0.76
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.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.22, WLY pays a better dividend. On top of this WLY pays more dividend than 86.17% of the companies listed 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 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
66.66% 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.
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 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%.