WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B (WLYB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:WLYB - US9682233054 - Common Stock
31.24 USD
-1.08 (-3.34%)
Overall WLYB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated WLYB against 94 industry peers in the Media industry. WLYB scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. WLYB scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. 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.
Of the past 5 years WLYB 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years WLYB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
WLYB's Return On Assets of 3.85% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLYB outperforms 74.47% of its industry peers.
WLYB has a better Return On Equity (13.27%) than 80.85% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.79%, WLYB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.23% of the companies in the same industry.
WLYB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.78%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.03%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.78%) for WLYB is below the current ROIC(7.79%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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 73.40% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WLYB has declined.
The Operating Margin of WLYB (14.85%) is better than 78.72% 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.
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
WLYB has less shares outstanding than it did 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 2.33. 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 (2.33) is better than 74.47% of its industry peers.
WLYB has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.93. This is a neutral value as WLYB would need 5.93 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WLYB (5.93) is better than 72.34% of its industry peers.
WLYB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.12. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
WLYB has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.12. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WLYB outperforms 43.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.33 |
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC7.19%
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: 74.47% 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's Quick ratio of 0.61 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WLYB is outperformed by 75.53% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WLYB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 17.28%, which is quite good.
WLYB shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.75% yearly.
The Revenue for WLYB has decreased by -10.43% in the past year. This is quite bad
WLYB shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.74% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.28%
EPS 3Y-1.85%
EPS 5Y8.75%
EPS Q2Q%13.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.96%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.74%
Sales Q2Q%-1.14%
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 Year0.3%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.22, the valuation of WLYB can be described as reasonable.
WLYB's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WLYB is cheaper than 81.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.34, WLYB is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.03, the valuation of WLYB can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WLYB is valued cheaper than 80.85% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WLYB to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.56), we can say WLYB is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.03 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WLYB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WLYB is cheaper than 78.72% of the companies in the same industry.
68.09% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WLYB, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.51 |
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.
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)0.94
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WLYB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.88%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
In the last 3 months the price of WLYB has falen by -21.61%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
WLYB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.49. WLYB pays more dividend than 85.11% of the companies in the same industry.
WLYB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.88% |
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
78.01% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WLYB. 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 (12/8/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
31.24
-1.08 (-3.34%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners96.14%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.46%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.66B
Revenue(TTM)1.68B
Net Income(TTM)97.30M
Analysts80
Price Target64.93 (107.84%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.3
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.88% |
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)7.69%
PT rev (3m)6.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.59%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.03 | ||
| P/S | 0.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.06 | ||
| P/B | 2.27 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.51 |
EPS(TTM)3.8
EY12.16%
EPS(NY)4.44
Fwd EY14.23%
FCF(TTM)2.63
FCFY8.4%
OCF(TTM)3.88
OCFY12.41%
SpS31.4
BVpS13.78
TBVpS-18.14
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)0.94
Graham Number34.32
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 | 2.33 |
F-Score8
WACC7.19%
ROIC/WACC1.08
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)17.28%
EPS 3Y-1.85%
EPS 5Y8.75%
EPS Q2Q%13.4%
EPS Next Y10.68%
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.96%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.74%
Sales Q2Q%-1.14%
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 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 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.