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WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B (WLYB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:WLYB - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US9682233054 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

44.16  -0.98 (-2.17%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, WLYB scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WLYB was compared to 97 industry peers in the Media industry. While WLYB has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. WLYB has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

WLYB had positive earnings in the past year.
WLYB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
WLYB had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years WLYB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
WLYB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWLYB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M -200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of WLYB (3.13%) is better than 76.29% of its industry peers.
WLYB has a better Return On Equity (11.19%) than 76.29% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.78%, WLYB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.35% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WLYB is in line with the industry average of 7.56%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.78%) for WLYB is above the 3 year average (6.78%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.13%
ROE 11.19%
ROIC 7.78%
ROA(3y)-1.22%
ROA(5y)1.01%
ROE(3y)-4.75%
ROE(5y)2.47%
ROIC(3y)6.78%
ROIC(5y)6.2%
WLYB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWLYB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 -20

1.3 Margins

WLYB's Profit Margin of 5.02% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLYB outperforms 73.20% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WLYB has declined.
WLYB has a Operating Margin of 14.72%. This is in the better half of the industry: WLYB outperforms 74.23% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WLYB has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 74.29%, WLYB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.66% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WLYB has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.72%
PM (TTM) 5.02%
GM 74.29%
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%
WLYB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWLYB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WLYB is creating some value.
WLYB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WLYB has less shares outstanding
WLYB has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
WLYB Yearly Shares OutstandingWLYB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
WLYB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWLYB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

WLYB has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.99. This is a neutral value as WLYB would need 5.99 years to pay back of all of its debts.
WLYB's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.99 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLYB outperforms 70.10% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.05 is on the high side and indicates that WLYB has dependencies on debt financing.
WLYB's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.05 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WLYB outperforms 40.21% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.05
Debt/FCF 5.99
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC7.47%
WLYB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWLYB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.54 indicates that WLYB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WLYB has a worse Current ratio (0.54) than 84.54% of its industry peers.
WLYB has a Quick Ratio of 0.54. This is a bad value and indicates that WLYB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.51, WLYB is not doing good in the industry: 86.60% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.54
Quick Ratio 0.51
WLYB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWLYB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 30.36% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.75% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
WLYB shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -10.43%.
Measured over the past years, WLYB shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.74% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)30.36%
EPS 3Y-1.85%
EPS 5Y8.75%
EPS Q2Q%13.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.96%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.74%
Sales Q2Q%-5.52%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, WLYB will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.04% on average per year.
WLYB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.02% yearly.
EPS Next Y5.15%
EPS Next 2Y7.8%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.19%
Revenue Next 2Y1.79%
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.
WLYB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWLYB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
WLYB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWLYB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

WLYB is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.10.
75.26% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WLYB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
WLYB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.45, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.51, the valuation of WLYB can be described as very reasonable.
WLYB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WLYB is cheaper than 70.10% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WLYB to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.90), we can say WLYB is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.1
Fwd PE 11.51
WLYB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWLYB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WLYB is valued a bit cheaper than 63.92% of the companies in the same industry.
WLYB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WLYB is cheaper than 65.98% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.82
EV/EBITDA 8.19
WLYB Per share dataWLYB EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates WLYB does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
WLYB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.35
PEG (5Y)1.38
EPS Next 2Y7.8%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.14%, WLYB has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
WLYB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.79. WLYB pays more dividend than 81.44% of the companies in the same industry.
WLYB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.42.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.14%

5.2 History

The dividend of WLYB has a limited annual growth rate of 0.61%.
WLYB has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
WLYB has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.61%
Div Incr Years26
Div Non Decr Years26
WLYB Yearly Dividends per shareWLYB Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

WLYB pays out 90.42% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
WLYB's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP90.42%
EPS Next 2Y7.8%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
WLYB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWLYB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M -200M
WLYB Dividend Payout.WLYB Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WLYB Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B

NYSE:WLYB (7/2/2025, 8:05:21 PM)

44.16

-0.98 (-2.17%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)06-17 2025-06-17/bmo
Earnings (Next)09-03 2025-09-03
Inst Owners94.87%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.43%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.38B
Analysts80
Price Target61.86 (40.08%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.07
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.14%
Yearly Dividend1.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.61%
DP90.42%
Div Incr Years26
Div Non Decr Years26
Ex-Date04-08 2025-04-08 (0.3525)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)17.38%
Min EPS beat(2)6.81%
Max EPS beat(2)27.95%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)7.13%
Min EPS beat(4)-15.39%
Max EPS beat(4)27.95%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)85.1%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)57.24%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)46.57%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.76%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.1%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.12%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.2%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)9.32%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.05%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.82%
PT rev (1m)0.98%
PT rev (3m)6.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)11.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.29%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.29%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.1
Fwd PE 11.51
P/S 1.42
P/FCF 17.82
P/OCF 11.74
P/B 3.16
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.19
EPS(TTM)3.65
EY8.27%
EPS(NY)3.84
Fwd EY8.69%
FCF(TTM)2.48
FCFY5.61%
OCF(TTM)3.76
OCFY8.52%
SpS31.15
BVpS13.97
TBVpS-17.9
PEG (NY)2.35
PEG (5Y)1.38
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.13%
ROE 11.19%
ROCE 13.2%
ROIC 7.78%
ROICexc 8.15%
ROICexgc 213.37%
OM 14.72%
PM (TTM) 5.02%
GM 74.29%
FCFM 7.96%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-0.98%
ROICexcg 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.05
Debt/FCF 5.99
Debt/EBITDA 2.09
Cap/Depr 52.96%
Cap/Sales 4.12%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 53.67%
Profit Quality 158.6%
Current Ratio 0.54
Quick Ratio 0.51
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACC7.47%
ROIC/WACC1.04
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)30.36%
EPS 3Y-1.85%
EPS 5Y8.75%
EPS Q2Q%13.22%
EPS Next Y5.15%
EPS Next 2Y7.8%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.96%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.74%
Sales Q2Q%-5.52%
Revenue Next Year1.19%
Revenue Next 2Y1.79%
Revenue Next 3Y9.02%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y10.41%
EBIT growth 3Y4.26%
EBIT growth 5Y6.3%
EBIT Next Year78.54%
EBIT Next 3Y22.67%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y2.84%
FCF growth 3Y-18.91%
FCF growth 5Y-7.75%
OCF growth 1Y-2.43%
OCF growth 3Y-15.78%
OCF growth 5Y-6.82%