WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B (WLYB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:WLYB - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US9682233054 - Common Stock
WLYB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 92 industry peers in the Media industry. WLYB has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. WLYB has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
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.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: WLYB reported negative net income in multiple years.
WLYB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
WLYB's Return On Assets of -1.90% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WLYB outperforms 45.98% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -6.57%, WLYB is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.83% of the companies in the same industry.
WLYB's Return On Invested Capital of 8.90% is amongst the best of the industry. WLYB outperforms 81.61% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WLYB is in line with the industry average of 6.90%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.90%) for WLYB is above the 3 year average (8.02%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
WLYB has a Operating Margin of 13.10%. This is in the better half of the industry: WLYB outperforms 74.71% of its industry peers.
WLYB's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
WLYB has a Gross Margin of 72.54%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WLYB outperforms 86.21% 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, WLYB has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, WLYB has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, WLYB has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.49 indicates that WLYB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WLYB's Altman-Z score of 2.49 is fine compared to the rest 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.
WLYB has a better Debt to FCF ratio (7.36) than 64.37% 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: 62.07% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.49 |
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC8.19%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.66 indicates that WLYB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.66, WLYB is not doing good in the industry: 87.36% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
WLYB has a Quick 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.61, WLYB is not doing good in the industry: 86.21% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WLYB shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -1.82%.
Measured over the past years, WLYB shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -1.24% on average per year.
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%-13.43%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, WLYB will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.08% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, WLYB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.09% on average per year.
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.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.49 indicates a correct valuation of WLYB.
WLYB's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WLYB is cheaper than 70.11% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WLYB to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.29), we can say WLYB is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.73, WLYB is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WLYB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.97% of the companies are valued more expensively.
WLYB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as WLYB.
WLYB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.56 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WLYB's 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.
WLYB's earnings are expected to grow with 23.96% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.6
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y10.74%
EPS Next 3Y23.96%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WLYB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.23%.
WLYB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.46.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.28, WLYB pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.23% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WLYB has a limited annual growth rate of 1.07%.
WLYB has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
The earnings of WLYB are negative and hence is the payout ratio. WLYB will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
The dividend of WLYB is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-154.35%
EPS Next 2Y10.74%
EPS Next 3Y23.96%
WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B
NYSE:WLYB (1/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
Premarket: 43.5 -0.2 (-0.46%)43.7
+0.65 (+1.51%)
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 Cap2.36B
Analysts80
Price Target54.1 (23.8%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.24
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.23% |
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)1.89%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.57%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.2%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.57%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)2.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.47%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.73 | ||
| P/S | 1.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.08 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.98 | ||
| P/B | 3.13 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.56 |
EPS(TTM)3.24
EY7.41%
EPS(NY)3.43
Fwd EY7.86%
FCF(TTM)2.42
FCFY5.53%
OCF(TTM)3.65
OCFY8.35%
SpS32.57
BVpS13.98
TBVpS-17.5
PEG (NY)0.6
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 | 2.49 |
F-Score5
WACC8.19%
ROIC/WACC1.09
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%-13.43%
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%