WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B (WLYB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:WLYB - US9682233054 - Common Stock
30.74 USD
+0.11 (+0.36%)
Overall WLYB gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated WLYB against 95 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
WLYB had positive earnings in the past year.
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
WLYB has a Return On Assets of 4.60%. This is in the better half of the industry: WLYB outperforms 76.84% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 15.32%, WLYB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.26% of the companies in the same industry.
WLYB's Return On Invested Capital of 8.97% is amongst the best of the industry. WLYB outperforms 88.42% 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 7.16%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.97%) for WLYB is above the 3 year average (6.78%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.6% | ||
| ROE | 15.32% | ||
| ROIC | 8.97% |
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 5.50% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLYB outperforms 73.68% of its industry peers.
WLYB's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
WLYB has a Operating Margin of 14.22%. This is in the better half of the industry: WLYB outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
WLYB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WLYB's Gross Margin of 73.91% is amongst the best of the industry. WLYB outperforms 89.47% of its industry peers.
WLYB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.22% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.5% | ||
| GM | 73.91% |
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
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.
The debt/assets ratio for WLYB is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.63 indicates that WLYB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WLYB has a Altman-Z score of 2.63. This is in the better half of the industry: WLYB outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WLYB is 5.63, which is a neutral value as it means it would take WLYB, 5.63 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WLYB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.63. This is in the better half of the industry: WLYB outperforms 75.79% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.16 is on the high side and indicates that WLYB has dependencies on debt financing.
WLYB's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.16 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WLYB outperforms 45.26% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.63 |
ROIC/WACC1.25
WACC7.19%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.71 indicates that WLYB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WLYB has a Current ratio of 0.71. This is in the lower half of the industry: WLYB underperforms 71.58% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.67 indicates that WLYB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of WLYB (0.67) is worse than 72.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 17.28% over the past year.
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.
The Revenue has grown by 17.22% in the past year. This is quite good.
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)17.22%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.96%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.74%
Sales Q2Q%-1.14%
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.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.09 indicates a reasonable valuation of WLYB.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WLYB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.26% of the companies are valued more expensively.
WLYB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.22.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.92, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of WLYB.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WLYB is valued cheaper than 83.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.58, WLYB is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
86.32% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WLYB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
71.58% 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 | 10.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.75 |
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)0.76
PEG (5Y)0.92
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WLYB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.88%.
In the last 3 months the price of WLYB has falen by -25.21%. 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 1.18. WLYB pays more dividend than 86.32% of the companies in the same industry.
WLYB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| 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
WLYB pays out 66.66% 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.
DP66.66%
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
NYSE:WLYB (12/18/2025, 4:10:02 PM)
30.74
+0.11 (+0.36%)
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 Cap1.64B
Revenue(TTM)2.06B
Net Income(TTM)113.43M
Analysts80
Price Target64.93 (111.22%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.56
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.88% |
Yearly Dividend1.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.69%
DP66.66%
Div Incr Years26
Div Non Decr Years26
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.65%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.97%
Max EPS beat(2)12.28%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)11.02%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.97%
Max EPS beat(4)27.95%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)14.44%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)60.64%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)44.22%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.77%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.42%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.12%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.77%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.37%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)6.1%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.85%
PT rev (1m)5.4%
PT rev (3m)6.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.59%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.92 | ||
| P/S | 0.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.56 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.43 | ||
| P/B | 2.21 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.75 |
EPS(TTM)3.8
EY12.36%
EPS(NY)4.44
Fwd EY14.46%
FCF(TTM)2.91
FCFY9.47%
OCF(TTM)4.14
OCFY13.46%
SpS38.77
BVpS13.91
TBVpS-18.01
PEG (NY)0.76
PEG (5Y)0.92
Graham Number34.49
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.6% | ||
| ROE | 15.32% | ||
| ROCE | 15.23% | ||
| ROIC | 8.97% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.3% | ||
| ROICexgc | 107.47% | ||
| OM | 14.22% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.5% | ||
| GM | 73.91% | ||
| FCFM | 7.51% |
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-Score9
Asset Turnover0.84
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.63 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.04 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 50.21% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.16% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.26 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 51.99% | ||
| Profit Quality | 136.53% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.63 |
F-Score9
WACC7.19%
ROIC/WACC1.25
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)17.22%
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 1Y27.26%
EBIT growth 3Y4.26%
EBIT growth 5Y6.3%
EBIT Next Year82.05%
EBIT Next 3Y22.67%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-17.09%
FCF growth 3Y-18.91%
FCF growth 5Y-7.75%
OCF growth 1Y-18.43%
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 6 / 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.