WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CLASS A (WLY) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:WLY - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US9682232064 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall WLY gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated WLY against 98 industry peers in the Media industry. While WLY has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. WLY scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. Finally WLY also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WLY had positive earnings in the past year.
WLY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years WLY 4 years were profitable.
WLY had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of WLY (3.13%) is better than 75.51% of its industry peers.
WLY has a Return On Equity of 11.19%. This is in the better half of the industry: WLY outperforms 76.53% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of WLY (7.78%) is better than 80.61% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WLY is in line with the industry average of 7.45%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.78%) for WLY is above the 3 year average (6.78%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.13% | ||
| ROE | 11.19% | ||
| ROIC | 7.78% |
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 WLY (5.02%) is better than 73.47% of its industry peers.
WLY's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
WLY's Operating Margin of 14.72% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLY outperforms 74.49% of its industry peers.
WLY's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WLY has a better Gross Margin (74.29%) than 88.78% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WLY has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.02% | ||
| GM | 74.29% |
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) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), WLY is destroying value.
WLY has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for WLY has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, WLY has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.22 indicates that WLY is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of WLY (2.22) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WLY is 5.99, which is a neutral value as it means it would take WLY, 5.99 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WLY has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.99. This is in the better half of the industry: WLY outperforms 68.37% of its industry peers.
WLY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.05. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of WLY (1.05) is worse than 62.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.22 |
ROIC/WACC0.97
WACC8.04%
2.3 Liquidity
WLY has a Current Ratio of 0.54. This is a bad value and indicates that WLY is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of WLY (0.54) is worse than 84.69% of its industry peers.
WLY has a Quick Ratio of 0.54. This is a bad value and indicates that WLY is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WLY has a Quick ratio of 0.51. This is amonst the worse of the industry: WLY underperforms 86.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.51 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WLY shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 30.36%, which is quite impressive.
WLY 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 WLY has decreased by -10.43% in the past year. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.74% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)30.36%
EPS 3Y-1.85%
EPS 5Y8.75%
EPS Q2Q%13.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.96%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.74%
Sales Q2Q%-5.52%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.04% on average over the next years.
WLY 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 Year0.89%
Revenue Next 2Y1.79%
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 10.62, the valuation of WLY can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WLY is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.49% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WLY to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.51), we can say WLY is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.59, which indicates a very decent valuation of WLY.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WLY is valued a bit cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WLY to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.09), we can say WLY is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WLY indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WLY is cheaper than 66.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WLY indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WLY is cheaper than 70.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.37 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WLY's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
WLY has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.99
PEG (5Y)1.21
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.70%, WLY has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.98, WLY pays a better dividend. On top of this WLY pays more dividend than 83.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WLY's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.7% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WLY has a limited annual growth rate of 0.69%.
WLY has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
WLY 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
WLY pays out 90.42% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
WLY's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP90.42%
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
NYSE:WLY (8/11/2025, 3:03:44 PM)
38.75
+0.02 (+0.05%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners98.85%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.45%
Ins Owner Change-0.75%
Market Cap2.07B
Analysts80
Price Target61.2 (57.94%)
Short Float %4.99%
Short Ratio3.55
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.7% |
Yearly Dividend1.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.69%
DP90.42%
Div Incr Years26
Div Non Decr Years26
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)17.38%
Min EPS beat(2)6.81%
Max EPS beat(2)27.95%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)7.13%
Min EPS beat(4)-15.39%
Max EPS beat(4)27.95%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)85.1%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)57.24%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)46.57%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.76%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.1%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.12%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.2%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)9.32%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.05%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.82%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.59 | ||
| P/S | 1.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.21 | ||
| P/B | 2.75 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.37 |
EPS(TTM)3.65
EY9.42%
EPS(NY)4.04
Fwd EY10.43%
FCF(TTM)2.5
FCFY6.45%
OCF(TTM)3.79
OCFY9.79%
SpS31.42
BVpS14.09
TBVpS-18.06
PEG (NY)0.99
PEG (5Y)1.21
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.13% | ||
| ROE | 11.19% | ||
| ROCE | 13.2% | ||
| ROIC | 7.78% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.15% | ||
| ROICexgc | 213.37% | ||
| OM | 14.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.02% | ||
| GM | 74.29% | ||
| FCFM | 7.96% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-0.98%
ROICexcg 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.99 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.09 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 52.96% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.12% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.81 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 53.67% | ||
| Profit Quality | 158.6% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.22 |
F-Score7
WACC8.04%
ROIC/WACC0.97
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)30.36%
EPS 3Y-1.85%
EPS 5Y8.75%
EPS Q2Q%13.22%
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%-5.52%
Revenue Next Year0.89%
Revenue Next 2Y1.79%
Revenue Next 3Y9.02%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y10.41%
EBIT growth 3Y4.26%
EBIT growth 5Y6.3%
EBIT Next Year82.05%
EBIT Next 3Y22.67%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y2.84%
FCF growth 3Y-18.91%
FCF growth 5Y-7.75%
OCF growth 1Y-2.43%
OCF growth 3Y-15.78%
OCF growth 5Y-6.82%