WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B (WLYB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:WLYB - US9682233054 - Common Stock
33.41 USD
-2.23 (-6.26%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to WLYB. WLYB was compared to 96 industry peers in the Media industry. WLYB has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on WLYB. 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.
WLYB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of WLYB (3.85%) is better than 72.92% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of WLYB (13.27%) is better than 76.04% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.79%, WLYB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% 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 8.26%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.82%, WLYB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.83% of the companies in the same industry.
WLYB's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.85%, WLYB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.04% of the companies in the same industry.
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 86.46% 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
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 2.35 indicates that WLYB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of WLYB (2.35) is better than 78.13% 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 69.79% 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 of 1.12. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WLYB outperforms 40.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.35 |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC7.25%
2.3 Liquidity
WLYB has a Current 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.
The Current ratio of WLYB (0.65) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
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.
The Quick ratio of WLYB (0.61) is worse than 76.04% 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 22.33%, which is quite impressive.
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 has decreased by -8.50% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, WLYB shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.74% on average per year.
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.
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
WLYB is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.10.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WLYB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WLYB is cheaper than 78.13% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.47. WLYB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.52, the valuation of WLYB can be described as very cheap.
WLYB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WLYB is cheaper than 77.08% of the companies in the same industry.
WLYB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WLYB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WLYB is cheaper than 71.88% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WLYB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.54% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.67 |
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.
The decent profitability rating of WLYB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.85
PEG (5Y)1.04
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.88%, WLYB has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
WLYB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.47. WLYB pays more dividend than 85.42% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, WLYB pays a better dividend.
| 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 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
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 (11/18/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
33.41
-2.23 (-6.26%)
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 Cap1.78B
Revenue(TTM)1.67B
Net Income(TTM)97.30M
Analysts80
Price Target61.6 (84.38%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.35
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)0.91%
PT rev (3m)0.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.59%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.52 | ||
| P/S | 1.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.62 | ||
| P/B | 2.42 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.67 |
EPS(TTM)3.67
EY10.98%
EPS(NY)4.44
Fwd EY13.3%
FCF(TTM)2.63
FCFY7.86%
OCF(TTM)3.88
OCFY11.61%
SpS31.4
BVpS13.78
TBVpS-18.14
PEG (NY)0.85
PEG (5Y)1.04
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 | 2.35 |
F-Score8
WACC7.25%
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.