WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B (WLYB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:WLYB - US9682233054 - Common Stock
35.64 USD
-1.59 (-4.27%)
WLYB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 96 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
WLYB had positive earnings in the past year.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.85%, WLYB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.92% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 13.27%, WLYB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.08% of the companies in the same industry.
WLYB's Return On Invested Capital of 7.79% is amongst the best of the industry. WLYB outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WLYB is in line with the industry average of 8.33%.
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
WLYB has a better Profit Margin (5.82%) than 70.83% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WLYB has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 14.85%, WLYB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.04% of the companies in the same industry.
WLYB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of WLYB (74.18%) is better than 86.46% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WLYB is still creating some value.
WLYB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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
WLYB has an Altman-Z score of 2.39. 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.
WLYB's Altman-Z score of 2.39 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLYB outperforms 76.04% 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 69.79% 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 (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 | 2.39 |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC7.33%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.65, WLYB is doing worse than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.61 indicates that WLYB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.61, WLYB is doing worse than 76.04% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
WLYB shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.75% yearly.
WLYB shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -8.50%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.74% on average over the past years.
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
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.71, 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 78.13% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.56, WLYB is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.02, which indicates a very decent valuation of WLYB.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WLYB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.96% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WLYB to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.62), we can say WLYB is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WLYB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WLYB is cheaper than 71.88% 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 63.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.98 |
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)0.91
PEG (5Y)1.11
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WLYB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.88%.
WLYB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.44. 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 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
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 (11/14/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
35.64
-1.59 (-4.27%)
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 Cap1.90B
Revenue(TTM)1.67B
Net Income(TTM)97.30M
Analysts80
Price Target61.6 (72.84%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.21
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 | 9.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.02 | ||
| P/S | 1.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.19 | ||
| P/B | 2.59 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.98 |
EPS(TTM)3.67
EY10.3%
EPS(NY)4.44
Fwd EY12.47%
FCF(TTM)2.63
FCFY7.37%
OCF(TTM)3.88
OCFY10.88%
SpS31.4
BVpS13.78
TBVpS-18.14
PEG (NY)0.91
PEG (5Y)1.11
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 | 2.39 |
F-Score8
WACC7.33%
ROIC/WACC1.06
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
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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.