WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B (WLYB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:WLYB - US9682233054 - Common Stock
42.11 USD
+1.01 (+2.46%)
WLYB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 99 industry peers in the Media industry. WLYB has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. WLYB has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. WLYB also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WLYB was profitable.
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.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of WLYB (3.85%) is better than 73.74% of its industry peers.
WLYB has a Return On Equity of 13.27%. This is in the better half of the industry: WLYB outperforms 79.80% of its industry peers.
WLYB's Return On Invested Capital of 7.79% is amongst the best of the industry. WLYB outperforms 83.84% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WLYB is below the industry average of 8.87%.
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
The Profit Margin of WLYB (5.82%) is better than 71.72% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WLYB has declined.
WLYB has a Operating Margin of 14.85%. This is in the better half of the industry: WLYB outperforms 76.77% of its industry peers.
WLYB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WLYB has a Gross Margin of 74.18%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WLYB outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
WLYB'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
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
The debt/assets ratio for WLYB is higher compared to a year ago.
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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.49, WLYB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.75% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.93, WLYB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.71% of the companies in the same industry.
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 of 1.12. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WLYB outperforms 41.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.49 |
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC7.42%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.65 indicates that WLYB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.65, WLYB is not doing good in the industry: 74.75% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
WLYB has a Quick Ratio of 0.65. 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 Quick ratio of 0.61. This is in the lower half of the industry: WLYB underperforms 75.76% 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
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.02% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y10.68%
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.89%
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.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.47, the valuation of WLYB can be described as reasonable.
WLYB's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WLYB is cheaper than 76.77% of the companies in the same industry.
WLYB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.48, the valuation of WLYB can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WLYB is valued a bit cheaper than 74.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.70, WLYB is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WLYB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WLYB is cheaper than 68.69% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WLYB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WLYB is cheaper than 65.66% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.75 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
WLYB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.07
PEG (5Y)1.31
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.71%, WLYB has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.58, WLYB pays a better dividend. On top of this WLYB pays more dividend than 85.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, WLYB pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.71% |
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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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.
WLYB's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP78.01%
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
NYSE:WLYB (9/17/2025, 8:12:31 PM)
42.11
+1.01 (+2.46%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners98.85%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.45%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.24B
Analysts80
Price Target61.05 (44.98%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.08
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.71% |
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)-0.02%
PT rev (3m)-1.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.48 | ||
| P/S | 1.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.04 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.86 | ||
| P/B | 3.06 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.75 |
EPS(TTM)3.67
EY8.72%
EPS(NY)4.44
Fwd EY10.55%
FCF(TTM)2.63
FCFY6.24%
OCF(TTM)3.88
OCFY9.21%
SpS31.4
BVpS13.78
TBVpS-18.14
PEG (NY)1.07
PEG (5Y)1.31
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%
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-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 | 2.49 |
F-Score8
WACC7.42%
ROIC/WACC1.05
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 Year0.89%
Revenue Next 2Y1.79%
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%