WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B (WLYB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:WLYB - US9682233054 - Common Stock
37.17 USD
+0.12 (+0.32%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to WLYB. WLYB was compared to 94 industry peers in the Media industry. While WLYB belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. WLYB may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth 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.
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.
1.2 Ratios
WLYB has a better Return On Assets (3.85%) than 72.34% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 13.27%, WLYB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.72% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.79%, WLYB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.98% 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 8.50%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.79%) for WLYB is above the 3 year average (6.78%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.82%, WLYB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.28% of the companies in the same industry.
WLYB's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
WLYB's Operating Margin of 14.85% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLYB outperforms 76.60% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WLYB has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of WLYB (74.18%) is better than 89.36% 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 | 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 WLYB is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for WLYB has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for WLYB has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, WLYB has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
WLYB has an Altman-Z score of 2.42. This is not the best score and indicates that WLYB is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of WLYB (2.42) is better than 77.66% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WLYB is 5.93, which is a neutral value as it means it would take WLYB, 5.93 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WLYB's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.93 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLYB outperforms 68.09% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.12 is on the high side and indicates that WLYB has dependencies on debt financing.
WLYB has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.12) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.42 |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC7.28%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.65 indicates that WLYB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WLYB has a worse Current ratio (0.65) than 75.53% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.61 indicates that WLYB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WLYB has a worse Quick ratio (0.61) than 77.66% 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, WLYB shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -8.50% in the last year.
WLYB 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
WLYB is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.04% yearly.
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 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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.13, the valuation of WLYB can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WLYB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WLYB is cheaper than 75.53% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.08. WLYB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.36, the valuation of WLYB can be described as very reasonable.
74.47% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WLYB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.09. WLYB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
67.02% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WLYB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WLYB is valued a bit cheaper than 64.89% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.18 |
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.
PEG (NY)0.95
PEG (5Y)1.16
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WLYB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.84%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.39, WLYB pays a better dividend. On top of this WLYB pays more dividend than 86.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.30, WLYB pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.84% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WLYB has a limited annual growth rate of 0.69%.
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)0.69%
Div Incr Years26
Div Non Decr Years26
5.3 Sustainability
WLYB pays out 78.01% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of WLYB is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP78.01%
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
NYSE:WLYB (10/28/2025, 4:15:00 PM)
37.17
+0.12 (+0.32%)
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 ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.98B
Revenue(TTM)1.67B
Net Income(TTM)97.30M
Analysts80
Price Target61.05 (64.25%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.21
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.84% |
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)-4.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.49%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.59%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.59%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.36 | ||
| P/S | 1.18 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.16 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.59 | ||
| P/B | 2.7 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.18 |
EPS(TTM)3.67
EY9.87%
EPS(NY)4.44
Fwd EY11.96%
FCF(TTM)2.63
FCFY7.06%
OCF(TTM)3.88
OCFY10.43%
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
WACC7.28%
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-CL B / WLYB FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WLYB.
What is the valuation status for WLYB stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B (WLYB). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of WLYB stock?
WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B (WLYB) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B?
The financial health rating of WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B (WLYB) is 3 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B (WLYB) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B (WLYB) is expected to grow by 10.68% in the next year.