WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B (WLYB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:WLYB - US9682233054 - Common Stock
39.85 USD
-0.94 (-2.3%)
Taking everything into account, WLYB scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WLYB was compared to 97 industry peers in the Media industry. WLYB has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. WLYB has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. 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.
Each year in the past 5 years WLYB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
WLYB's Return On Assets of 3.13% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLYB outperforms 74.00% of its industry peers.
WLYB's Return On Equity of 11.19% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLYB outperforms 78.00% of its industry peers.
WLYB's Return On Invested Capital of 7.78% is amongst the best of the industry. WLYB outperforms 85.00% 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 7.83%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.78%) for WLYB 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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.02%, WLYB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WLYB has declined.
WLYB has a better Operating Margin (14.72%) than 77.00% of its industry peers.
WLYB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WLYB has a better Gross Margin (74.29%) than 91.00% of its industry peers.
WLYB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WLYB is creating some value.
WLYB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
WLYB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, WLYB has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
WLYB has an Altman-Z score of 2.24. This is not the best score and indicates that WLYB is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WLYB has a better Altman-Z score (2.24) than 71.00% of its industry peers.
WLYB has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.99. This is a neutral value as WLYB would need 5.99 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WLYB (5.99) is better than 69.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.05 is on the high side and indicates that WLYB has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of WLYB (1.05) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.24 |
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC7.51%
2.3 Liquidity
WLYB has a Current Ratio of 0.54. This is a bad value and indicates that WLYB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WLYB has a worse Current ratio (0.54) than 81.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.51 indicates that WLYB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.51, WLYB is doing worse than 82.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.51 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 30.36% over the past year.
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
Measured over the past years, WLYB shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.74% on average per year.
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
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.
WLYB 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
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
WLYB is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.92.
78.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WLYB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.08, WLYB is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.86 indicates a reasonable valuation of WLYB.
74.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WLYB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
WLYB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.72, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.86 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WLYB is valued a bit cheaper than 69.00% 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 68.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.52 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WLYB's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of WLYB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.02
PEG (5Y)1.25
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WLYB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.70%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.75, WLYB pays a better dividend. On top of this WLYB pays more dividend than 85.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, WLYB pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.7% |
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 90.42% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of WLYB is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP90.42%
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
NYSE:WLYB (8/27/2025, 8:23:41 PM)
39.85
-0.94 (-2.3%)
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 ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.13B
Analysts80
Price Target61.05 (53.2%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.2
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)-4.69%
PT rev (3m)-0.34%
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 | 10.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.86 | ||
| P/S | 1.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.92 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.49 | ||
| P/B | 2.83 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.52 |
EPS(TTM)3.65
EY9.16%
EPS(NY)4.04
Fwd EY10.14%
FCF(TTM)2.5
FCFY6.28%
OCF(TTM)3.8
OCFY9.53%
SpS31.46
BVpS14.1
TBVpS-18.08
PEG (NY)1.02
PEG (5Y)1.25
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 | 2.24 |
F-Score7
WACC7.51%
ROIC/WACC1.04
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%