WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CLASS A (WLY) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:WLY - US9682232064 - Common Stock
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We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to WLY. WLY was compared to 95 industry peers in the Media industry. WLY has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. WLY may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth Finally WLY also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WLY had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year WLY had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years WLY 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years WLY always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
WLY has a better Return On Assets (3.85%) than 72.63% of its industry peers.
WLY has a Return On Equity of 13.27%. This is in the better half of the industry: WLY outperforms 77.89% of its industry peers.
WLY's Return On Invested Capital of 7.79% is amongst the best of the industry. WLY outperforms 83.16% of its industry peers.
WLY had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.78%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.55%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.78%) for WLY is below the current ROIC(7.79%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
WLY has a better Profit Margin (5.82%) than 70.53% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WLY has declined.
WLY has a Operating Margin of 14.85%. This is in the better half of the industry: WLY outperforms 76.84% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WLY has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 74.18%, WLY belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 14.85% | ||
| 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), WLY is creating some value.
WLY has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WLY has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, WLY has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
WLY has an Altman-Z score of 2.44. This is not the best score and indicates that WLY is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WLY's Altman-Z score of 2.44 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLY outperforms 77.89% of its industry peers.
WLY has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.93. This is a neutral value as WLY would need 5.93 years to pay back of all of its debts.
WLY has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.93) than 67.37% of its industry peers.
WLY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.12. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of WLY (1.12) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.44 |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC7.37%
2.3 Liquidity
WLY has a Current Ratio of 0.65. 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's Current ratio of 0.65 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WLY is outperformed by 74.74% of its industry peers.
WLY has a Quick Ratio of 0.65. 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 Quick ratio of WLY (0.61) is worse than 76.84% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WLY shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 22.33%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.75% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
WLY shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -8.50%.
WLY shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.74% yearly.
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
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 Year0.3%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 10.41, which indicates a very decent valuation of WLY.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WLY is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.79% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WLY to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.13), we can say WLY is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.60 indicates a reasonable valuation of WLY.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WLY is valued a bit cheaper than 72.63% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WLY to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.35), we can say WLY is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WLY is valued a bit cheaper than 69.47% of the companies in the same industry.
64.21% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WLY, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.34 |
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.
WLY has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.97
PEG (5Y)1.19
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.88%, WLY has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.47, WLY pays a better dividend. On top of this WLY pays more dividend than 86.32% 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 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.88% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WLY has a limited annual growth rate of 0.69%.
WLY has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 78.01% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of WLY is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP78.01%
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
NYSE:WLY (11/6/2025, 11:34:26 AM)
38.21
0 (0%)
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 Change-1.65%
Market Cap2.03B
Revenue(TTM)1.67B
Net Income(TTM)97.30M
Analysts80
Price Target61.2 (60.17%)
Short Float %5.49%
Short Ratio6.15
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%
PT rev (3m)0%
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 | 10.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.6 | ||
| P/S | 1.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.85 | ||
| P/B | 2.77 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.34 |
EPS(TTM)3.67
EY9.6%
EPS(NY)4.44
Fwd EY11.63%
FCF(TTM)2.63
FCFY6.87%
OCF(TTM)3.88
OCFY10.15%
SpS31.4
BVpS13.78
TBVpS-18.14
PEG (NY)0.97
PEG (5Y)1.19
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 | 2.44 |
F-Score8
WACC7.37%
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-CLASS A / WLY FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CLASS A (WLY) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WLY.
Can you provide the valuation status for WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CLASS A?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CLASS A (WLY). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CLASS A (WLY) stock?
WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CLASS A (WLY) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for WLY stock?
The financial health rating of WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CLASS A (WLY) is 3 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for WLY stock?
The dividend rating of WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CLASS A (WLY) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 78.01%.