WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CLASS A (WLY) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:WLY - US9682232064 - Common Stock
36.36 USD
+0.35 (+0.97%)
36.36 USD
0 (0%)
Taking everything into account, WLY scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WLY was compared to 96 industry peers in the Media industry. WLY scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. WLY is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good 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.
WLY had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
WLY had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.85%, WLY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.96% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.27%, WLY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.17% 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 86.46% 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 8.15%.
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
The Profit Margin of WLY (5.82%) is better than 72.92% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WLY has declined.
WLY has a better Operating Margin (14.85%) than 79.17% of its industry peers.
WLY's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WLY's Gross Margin of 74.18% is amongst the best of the industry. WLY outperforms 89.58% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WLY is still creating some value.
WLY has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
WLY has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, WLY has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.40 indicates that WLY is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.40, WLY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.04% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WLY (5.93) is better than 71.88% 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 | 2.4 |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC7.25%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.65 indicates that WLY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of WLY (0.65) is worse than 73.96% 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 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WLY shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 22.33%, which is quite impressive.
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.
The Revenue has decreased by -8.50% in the past 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.
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
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 9.91, the valuation of WLY can be described as reasonable.
WLY's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WLY is cheaper than 79.17% of the companies in the same industry.
WLY's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.31.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.18, the valuation of WLY can be described as reasonable.
75.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WLY, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
WLY is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WLY is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WLY is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.58% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.03 |
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)0.93
PEG (5Y)1.13
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WLY has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.88%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.66, WLY pays a better dividend. On top of this WLY pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, 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 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
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%
36.36
+0.35 (+0.97%)
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 Cap1.93B
Revenue(TTM)1.67B
Net Income(TTM)97.30M
Analysts80
Price Target61.2 (68.32%)
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 | 9.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.18 | ||
| P/S | 1.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.38 | ||
| P/B | 2.64 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.03 |
EPS(TTM)3.67
EY10.09%
EPS(NY)4.44
Fwd EY12.22%
FCF(TTM)2.63
FCFY7.22%
OCF(TTM)3.88
OCFY10.66%
SpS31.4
BVpS13.78
TBVpS-18.14
PEG (NY)0.93
PEG (5Y)1.13
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 | 2.4 |
F-Score8
WACC7.25%
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%.