WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B (WLYB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:WLYB - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US9682233054 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, WLYB scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WLYB was compared to 93 industry peers in the Media industry. There are concerns on the financial health of WLYB while its profitability can be described as average. WLYB is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. Finally WLYB also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WLYB was profitable.
In the past year WLYB had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years WLYB reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years WLYB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
WLYB's Return On Assets of -1.90% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WLYB outperforms 44.83% of its industry peers.
WLYB has a Return On Equity (-6.57%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.90%, WLYB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.61% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WLYB is in line with the industry average of 7.01%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.02%) for WLYB is below the current ROIC(8.90%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.9% | ||
| ROE | -6.57% | ||
| ROIC | 8.9% |
ROA(3y)-0.8%
ROA(5y)-0.09%
ROE(3y)-4.15%
ROE(5y)-1.36%
ROIC(3y)8.02%
ROIC(5y)7.52%
1.3 Margins
The Operating Margin of WLYB (13.10%) is better than 73.56% of its industry peers.
WLYB's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
WLYB has a better Gross Margin (72.54%) than 85.06% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WLYB has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 72.54% |
OM growth 3Y1.59%
OM growth 5Y-1.09%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.07%
GM growth 5Y0.4%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for WLYB has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
WLYB has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.43 indicates that WLYB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WLYB has a Altman-Z score of 2.43. This is in the better half of the industry: WLYB outperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
WLYB has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.36. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WLYB would need 7.36 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WLYB (7.36) is better than 63.22% of its industry peers.
WLYB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.26. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.26, WLYB is not doing good in the industry: 63.22% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.43 |
ROIC/WACC1.1
WACC8.1%
2.3 Liquidity
WLYB has a Current Ratio of 0.66. This is a bad value and indicates that WLYB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WLYB has a worse Current ratio (0.66) than 88.51% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.61 indicates that WLYB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WLYB's Quick ratio of 0.61 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WLYB is outperformed by 87.36% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for WLYB have decreased by -1.82% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -1.24% on average over the past years.
The Revenue for WLYB has decreased by -10.29% in the past year. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.80% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.82%
EPS 3Y-1.61%
EPS 5Y-1.24%
EPS Q2Q%32.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.29%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.19%
Revenue growth 5Y0.8%
Sales Q2Q%-13.44%
3.2 Future
WLYB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.08% yearly.
WLYB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.09% yearly.
EPS Next Y22.64%
EPS Next 2Y10.74%
EPS Next 3Y23.96%
EPS Next 5Y10.08%
Revenue Next Year-9.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.39%
Revenue Next 3Y9.83%
Revenue Next 5Y4.09%
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 accelerating.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.35, which indicates a correct valuation of WLYB.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WLYB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.26% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WLYB to the average of the S&P500 Index (29.63), we can say WLYB is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.65 indicates a reasonable valuation of WLYB.
75.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WLYB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
WLYB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.68.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.65 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WLYB is on the same level as its industry peers.
WLYB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.04 |
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.
WLYB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as WLYB's earnings are expected to grow with 23.96% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.55
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y10.74%
EPS Next 3Y23.96%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.49%, WLYB has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.48, WLYB pays a better dividend. On top of this WLYB pays more dividend than 81.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.29, WLYB pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.49% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WLYB has a limited annual growth rate of 1.07%.
WLYB has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
WLYB has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.07%
Div Incr Years25
Div Non Decr Years25
5.3 Sustainability
WLYB has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
WLYB's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-154.35%
EPS Next 2Y10.74%
EPS Next 3Y23.96%
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-0.69 (-1.7%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners90.53%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.5%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.16B
Analysts80
Price Target59.8 (49.5%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.47
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.49% |
Yearly Dividend1.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.07%
DP-154.35%
Div Incr Years25
Div Non Decr Years25
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.13%
Min EPS beat(2)-15.39%
Max EPS beat(2)9.14%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)17.87%
Min EPS beat(4)-15.39%
Max EPS beat(4)47.9%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)85.45%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)55.29%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)48.07%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.88%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.56%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.2%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.56%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.77%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)8.43%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.66%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.26%
PT rev (1m)10.54%
PT rev (3m)10.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-26.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.51%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.47%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.65 | ||
| P/S | 1.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.96 | ||
| P/B | 2.86 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.04 |
EPS(TTM)3.24
EY8.1%
EPS(NY)3.43
Fwd EY8.58%
FCF(TTM)2.42
FCFY6.04%
OCF(TTM)3.65
OCFY9.12%
SpS32.57
BVpS13.98
TBVpS-17.5
PEG (NY)0.55
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.9% | ||
| ROE | -6.57% | ||
| ROCE | 11.26% | ||
| ROIC | 8.9% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.24% | ||
| ROICexgc | 67.15% | ||
| OM | 13.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 72.54% | ||
| FCFM | 7.42% |
ROA(3y)-0.8%
ROA(5y)-0.09%
ROE(3y)-4.15%
ROE(5y)-1.36%
ROIC(3y)8.02%
ROIC(5y)7.52%
ROICexc(3y)8.4%
ROICexc(5y)7.93%
ROICexgc(3y)306.9%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)10.15%
ROCE(5y)9.52%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y10.56%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.91%
OM growth 3Y1.59%
OM growth 5Y-1.09%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.07%
GM growth 5Y0.4%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.67
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.36 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.51 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 44.81% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.78% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.57 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 52% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.43 |
F-Score5
WACC8.1%
ROIC/WACC1.1
Cap/Depr(3y)48.24%
Cap/Depr(5y)51.02%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.15%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.25%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.82%
EPS 3Y-1.61%
EPS 5Y-1.24%
EPS Q2Q%32.88%
EPS Next Y22.64%
EPS Next 2Y10.74%
EPS Next 3Y23.96%
EPS Next 5Y10.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.29%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.19%
Revenue growth 5Y0.8%
Sales Q2Q%-13.44%
Revenue Next Year-9.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.39%
Revenue Next 3Y9.83%
Revenue Next 5Y4.09%
EBIT growth 1Y3.92%
EBIT growth 3Y0.38%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.3%
EBIT Next Year900%
EBIT Next 3Y131.57%
EBIT Next 5Y82.5%
FCF growth 1Y-47.54%
FCF growth 3Y-22.84%
FCF growth 5Y-5.65%
OCF growth 1Y-41.76%
OCF growth 3Y-16.75%
OCF growth 5Y-3.71%