WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B (WLYB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:WLYB - US9682233054 - Common Stock
32.32 USD
-4.41 (-12.01%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to WLYB. WLYB was compared to 94 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 scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. Finally 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.
Of the past 5 years WLYB 4 years were profitable.
WLYB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 74.49% of the companies in the same industry.
WLYB's Return On Equity of 13.27% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLYB outperforms 79.59% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of WLYB (7.79%) is better than 86.73% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WLYB is in line with the industry average of 8.03%.
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's Profit Margin of 5.82% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLYB outperforms 74.49% of its industry peers.
WLYB's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 14.85%, WLYB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WLYB has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 74.18%, WLYB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.80% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for WLYB has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
WLYB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for WLYB is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.33 indicates that WLYB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of WLYB (2.33) is better than 75.51% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.93, WLYB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.45% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.12, WLYB is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.90% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.33 |
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC7.23%
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: 74.49% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.61 indicates that WLYB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WLYB has a Quick ratio of 0.61. This is in the lower half of the industry: WLYB underperforms 75.51% 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.75% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, WLYB will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.02% on average per year.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.51, the valuation of WLYB can be described as reasonable.
81.63% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WLYB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.49. WLYB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
WLYB is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.27.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WLYB is valued cheaper than 81.63% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WLYB to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.69), we can say WLYB is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.27 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WLYB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WLYB is cheaper than 78.57% 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 68.37% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.31 | ||
| 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.
The decent profitability rating of WLYB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.8
PEG (5Y)0.97
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.
The stock price of WLYB dropped by -20.76% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.49, WLYB pays a better dividend. On top of this WLYB pays more dividend than 84.69% 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 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 been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
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 (12/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
32.32
-4.41 (-12.01%)
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 Cap1.72B
Revenue(TTM)1.68B
Net Income(TTM)97.30M
Analysts80
Price Target64.93 (100.9%)
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 | 8.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.27 | ||
| P/S | 1.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.31 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.33 | ||
| P/B | 2.35 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.51 |
EPS(TTM)3.8
EY11.76%
EPS(NY)4.44
Fwd EY13.75%
FCF(TTM)2.63
FCFY8.12%
OCF(TTM)3.88
OCFY12%
SpS31.4
BVpS13.78
TBVpS-18.14
PEG (NY)0.8
PEG (5Y)0.97
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
WACC7.23%
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 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.