WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CLASS A (WLY) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:WLY - US9682232064 - Common Stock
36.36 USD
+0.35 (+0.97%)
36.36 USD
0 (0%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to WLY. WLY was compared to 96 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
In the past year WLY was profitable.
In the past year WLY had a positive cash flow from operations.
WLY had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years WLY had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.85%, WLY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.96% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of WLY (13.27%) is better than 79.17% of its industry peers.
WLY has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.79%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WLY outperforms 86.46% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WLY is in line with the industry average of 8.15%.
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.82%, WLY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.92% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WLY has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.85%, WLY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.17% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WLY has grown nicely.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 74.18%, WLY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.58% of the companies in the same industry.
WLY'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), WLY is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for WLY has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
WLY has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, WLY has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.40 indicates that WLY is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WLY has a better Altman-Z score (2.40) than 76.04% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WLY is 5.93, which is a neutral value as it means it would take WLY, 5.93 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.93, WLY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.88% of the companies in the same industry.
WLY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.12. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
WLY has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.12) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.4 |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC7.27%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.65 indicates that WLY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.65, WLY is not doing good in the industry: 73.96% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
WLY has a worse Quick ratio (0.61) than 75.00% 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.
Measured over the past years, WLY shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.75% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, WLY shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -8.50% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, WLY shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.74% on average per year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, WLY will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.04% on average per year.
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
WLY is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.91.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WLY is valued a bit cheaper than 79.17% of the companies in the same industry.
WLY's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.31.
WLY is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.18.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WLY indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WLY is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WLY is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WLY is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WLY is valued a bit cheaper than 64.58% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.03 |
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.
The decent profitability rating of WLY may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.93
PEG (5Y)1.13
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 4.66, WLY pays a better dividend. On top of this WLY pays more dividend than 83.33% 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 | 3.88% |
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
78.01% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WLY. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
WLY's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP78.01%
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
36.36
+0.35 (+0.97%)
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 Change0.46%
Market Cap1.93B
Revenue(TTM)1.67B
Net Income(TTM)97.30M
Analysts80
Price Target61.2 (68.32%)
Short Float %5.5%
Short Ratio5.73
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)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 | 9.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.18 | ||
| P/S | 1.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.38 | ||
| P/B | 2.64 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.03 |
EPS(TTM)3.67
EY10.09%
EPS(NY)4.44
Fwd EY12.22%
FCF(TTM)2.63
FCFY7.22%
OCF(TTM)3.88
OCFY10.66%
SpS31.4
BVpS13.78
TBVpS-18.14
PEG (NY)0.93
PEG (5Y)1.13
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 | 2.4 |
F-Score8
WACC7.27%
ROIC/WACC1.07
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%.