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

NYSE:WLYB • US9682233054

Current stock price

36.13 USD
-0.58 (-1.58%)
Last:

This WLYB fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

8

1. WLYB Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • WLYB had positive earnings in the past year.
  • 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.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M -200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 6.03%, WLYB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.04% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of WLYB (20.58%) is better than 95.65% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.57%, WLYB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.13% 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 6.75%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (6.78%) for WLYB is below the current ROIC(8.57%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.03%
ROE 20.58%
ROIC 8.57%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 -20

1.3 Margins

  • WLYB's Profit Margin of 9.24% is amongst the best of the industry. WLYB outperforms 85.87% of its industry peers.
  • WLYB's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • WLYB has a Operating Margin of 16.26%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WLYB outperforms 85.87% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WLYB has grown nicely.
  • WLYB's Gross Margin of 74.13% is amongst the best of the industry. WLYB outperforms 90.22% 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 RankSector Rank
OM 16.26%
PM (TTM) 9.24%
GM 74.13%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60

More info and screens

ROAROEROICOperating and Profit MarginShow most profitable peers

3

2. WLYB Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • WLYB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, WLYB has less shares outstanding
  • WLYB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, WLYB has a worse debt to assets ratio.
WLYB Yearly Shares OutstandingWLYB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • WLYB has an Altman-Z score of 2.40. 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 (2.40) is better than 79.35% of its industry peers.
  • WLYB has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.27. This is a neutral value as WLYB would need 4.27 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.27, WLYB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.35% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.06 is on the high side and indicates that WLYB has dependencies on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.06, WLYB is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.74% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.06
Debt/FCF 4.27
Altman-Z 2.4
ROIC/WACC1.15
WACC7.43%
WLYB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWLYB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.59 indicates that WLYB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • WLYB has a worse Current ratio (0.59) than 76.09% of its industry peers.
  • WLYB has a Quick Ratio of 0.59. This is a bad value and indicates that WLYB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of WLYB (0.57) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.59
Quick Ratio 0.57
WLYB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWLYB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

More info and screens

WACCDebt/EquityHow to determine the health of a companyAltman-Z scoreShow peers with great health

4

3. WLYB Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • WLYB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.61%, which is quite good.
  • Measured over the past years, WLYB shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.75% on average per year.
  • WLYB shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.90%.
  • The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.74% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.61%
EPS 3Y-1.85%
EPS 5Y8.75%
EPS Q2Q%15.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.9%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.96%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.74%
Sales Q2Q%1.34%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.04% on average over the next years.
  • 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 Year-0.53%
Revenue Next 2Y0.89%
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 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1 2 3 4

More info and screens

Find the best growth stocksShow best growing peers

8

4. WLYB Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.19, which indicates a very decent valuation of WLYB.
  • 84.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WLYB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WLYB to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.73), we can say WLYB is valued rather cheaply.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.13 indicates a reasonable valuation of WLYB.
  • 76.09% 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 23.72. WLYB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.19
Fwd PE 8.13
WLYB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWLYB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WLYB indicates a rather cheap valuation: WLYB is cheaper than 84.78% of the companies listed 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 69.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.05
EV/EBITDA 6.59
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

  • WLYB's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of WLYB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.86
PEG (5Y)1.05
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%

More info and screens

Price/EarningsPrice/FCFFCF per shareEV/EBITDAPEG RATIOShow best valued peers

8

5. WLYB Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • WLYB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.57%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.19, WLYB pays a better dividend. On top of this WLYB pays more dividend than 90.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • WLYB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.57%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of WLYB has a limited annual growth rate of 0.69%.
  • 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)0.69%
Div Incr Years26
Div Non Decr Years26
WLYB Yearly Dividends per shareWLYB Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • 48.69% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WLYB. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • WLYB's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP48.69%
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
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 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

More info and screens

Find the best dividend stocksShow peers with best dividend

WLYB Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B

NYSE:WLYB (3/20/2026, 9:56:28 AM)

36.13

-0.58 (-1.58%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)03-05
Earnings (Next)06-15
Inst Owners96.91%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.42%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.90B
Revenue(TTM)1.67B
Net Income(TTM)154.36M
Analysts80
Price Target65.52 (81.35%)
Short Float %0.01%
Short Ratio1.79
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.57%
Yearly Dividend1.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.69%
DP48.69%
Div Incr Years26
Div Non Decr Years26
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)11.98%
Min EPS beat(2)11.67%
Max EPS beat(2)12.28%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)6.95%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.97%
Max EPS beat(4)12.28%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)12.17%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)62.24%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)44.88%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.83%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.41%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.77%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.38%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)6.95%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.14%
PT rev (1m)5.01%
PT rev (3m)0.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)6.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.83%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.19
Fwd PE 8.13
P/S 1.14
P/FCF 10.05
P/OCF 7.49
P/B 2.53
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.59
EPS(TTM)3.93
EY10.88%
EPS(NY)4.44
Fwd EY12.3%
FCF(TTM)3.59
FCFY9.95%
OCF(TTM)4.83
OCFY13.36%
SpS31.8
BVpS14.27
TBVpS-18.72
PEG (NY)0.86
PEG (5Y)1.05
Graham Number35.52
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.03%
ROE 20.58%
ROCE 14.54%
ROIC 8.57%
ROICexc 9.03%
ROICexgc 400.76%
OM 16.26%
PM (TTM) 9.24%
GM 74.13%
FCFM 11.3%
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 Turnover0.65
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.06
Debt/FCF 4.27
Debt/EBITDA 1.99
Cap/Depr 50.2%
Cap/Sales 3.87%
Interest Coverage 6.13
Cash Conversion 63.29%
Profit Quality 122.38%
Current Ratio 0.59
Quick Ratio 0.57
Altman-Z 2.4
F-Score8
WACC7.43%
ROIC/WACC1.15
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)12.61%
EPS 3Y-1.85%
EPS 5Y8.75%
EPS Q2Q%15.48%
EPS Next Y10.68%
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.9%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.96%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.74%
Sales Q2Q%1.34%
Revenue Next Year-0.53%
Revenue Next 2Y0.89%
Revenue Next 3Y9.02%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y14.3%
EBIT growth 3Y4.26%
EBIT growth 5Y6.3%
EBIT Next Year80.57%
EBIT Next 3Y22.67%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y14.04%
FCF growth 3Y-18.91%
FCF growth 5Y-7.75%
OCF growth 1Y2.38%
OCF growth 3Y-15.78%
OCF growth 5Y-6.82%

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

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to WLYB.


Can you provide the valuation status for WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 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 8 / 10.


What is the financial health of WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B (WLYB) stock?

The financial health rating of WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B (WLYB) is 4 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B (WLYB) is expected to grow by 10.68% in the next year.