WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CLASS A (WLY) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:WLY - US9682232064 - Common Stock
37.14 USD
+0.04 (+0.11%)
37.14 USD
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We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to WLY. WLY was compared to 95 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.
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 73.68% of its industry peers.
WLY has a Return On Equity of 13.27%. This is in the better half of the industry: WLY outperforms 78.95% of its industry peers.
WLY has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.79%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WLY outperforms 85.26% 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 8.51%.
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 Profit Margin of 5.82%. This is in the better half of the industry: WLY outperforms 71.58% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WLY has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.85%, WLY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.79% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WLY has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 74.18%, WLY belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.37% 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 | 14.85% | ||
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for WLY has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
WLY has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
WLY has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.42 indicates that WLY is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.42, WLY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.79% 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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.93, WLY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.47% 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 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 | 2.42 |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC7.33%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 0.65, WLY is not doing good in the industry: 73.68% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 worse Quick ratio (0.61) than 74.74% 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.
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.
Measured over the past years, WLY shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.74% on average per year.
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.
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
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 10.12, which indicates a very decent valuation of WLY.
WLY's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WLY is cheaper than 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
WLY is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.91, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.36 indicates a reasonable valuation of WLY.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WLY is valued a bit cheaper than 75.79% of the companies in the same industry.
WLY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.57.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
70.53% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WLY, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
WLY's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WLY is cheaper than 65.26% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.19 |
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)0.95
PEG (5Y)1.16
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.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.44, WLY pays a better dividend. On top of this WLY pays more dividend than 84.21% 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 2.36.
| 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
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 Change0.46%
Market Cap1.98B
Revenue(TTM)1.67B
Net Income(TTM)97.30M
Analysts80
Price Target61.2 (64.78%)
Short Float %5.49%
Short Ratio6.15
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)-3%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.59%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.36 | ||
| P/S | 1.18 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.15 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.58 | ||
| P/B | 2.7 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.19 |
EPS(TTM)3.67
EY9.88%
EPS(NY)4.44
Fwd EY11.97%
FCF(TTM)2.63
FCFY7.07%
OCF(TTM)3.88
OCFY10.44%
SpS31.4
BVpS13.78
TBVpS-18.14
PEG (NY)0.95
PEG (5Y)1.16
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 | 2.42 |
F-Score8
WACC7.33%
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%.