WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B (WLYB) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:WLYB • US9682233054

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This WLYB fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. WLYB Profitability Analysis

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.
WLYB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWLYB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M -200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.03%, WLYB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.13% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WLYB has a better Return On Equity (20.58%) than 96.74% of its industry peers.
  • WLYB has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.57%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WLYB outperforms 90.22% 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 6.77%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (8.57%) for WLYB is above the 3 year average (6.78%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.03%
ROE 20.58%
ROIC 8.57%
ROA(3y)-1.22%
ROA(5y)1.01%
ROE(3y)-4.75%
ROE(5y)2.47%
ROIC(3y)6.78%
ROIC(5y)6.2%
WLYB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWLYB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 -20

1.3 Margins

  • WLYB has a Profit Margin of 9.24%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WLYB outperforms 86.96% of its industry peers.
  • WLYB's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • WLYB has a better Operating Margin (16.26%) than 86.96% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WLYB has grown nicely.
  • The Gross Margin of WLYB (74.13%) is better than 91.30% of its industry peers.
  • WLYB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.26%
PM (TTM) 9.24%
GM 74.13%
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%
WLYB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWLYB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60

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2. WLYB Health Analysis

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.
  • WLYB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for WLYB has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, WLYB has a worse debt to assets ratio.
WLYB Yearly Shares OutstandingWLYB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
WLYB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWLYB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • WLYB has an Altman-Z score of 2.39. 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.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.39, WLYB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.35% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WLYB has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.27. This is a neutral value as WLYB would need 4.27 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • WLYB's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.27 is amongst the best of the industry. WLYB outperforms 80.43% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.06 is on the high side and indicates that WLYB has dependencies on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.06, WLYB is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.83% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.06
Debt/FCF 4.27
Altman-Z 2.39
ROIC/WACC1.15
WACC7.43%
WLYB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWLYB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • WLYB has a Current Ratio of 0.59. 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's Current ratio of 0.59 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WLYB is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • WLYB has a Quick Ratio of 0.59. This is a bad value and indicates that WLYB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of WLYB (0.57) is worse than 73.91% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.59
Quick Ratio 0.57
WLYB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWLYB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. WLYB Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • WLYB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.61%, which is quite good.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.75% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • WLYB shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.90%.
  • 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)12.61%
EPS 3Y-1.85%
EPS 5Y8.75%
EPS Q2Q%15.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.9%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.96%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.74%
Sales Q2Q%1.34%

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.
  • 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 Year-0.53%
Revenue Next 2Y0.89%
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.
WLYB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWLYB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
WLYB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWLYB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1 2 3 4

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4. WLYB Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • WLYB is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.34.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WLYB indicates a rather cheap valuation: WLYB is cheaper than 85.87% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • WLYB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.73, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.26, the valuation of WLYB can be described as very reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WLYB is valued a bit cheaper than 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WLYB to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.72), we can say WLYB is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.34
Fwd PE 8.26
WLYB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWLYB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 84.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WLYB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • WLYB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WLYB is cheaper than 70.65% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.21
EV/EBITDA 6.56
WLYB Per share dataWLYB EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20 30

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.
  • The excellent profitability rating of WLYB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.87
PEG (5Y)1.07
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%

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5. WLYB Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • WLYB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.57%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.17, WLYB pays a better dividend. On top of this WLYB pays more dividend than 89.13% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, WLYB pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.57%

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 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
WLYB Yearly Dividends per shareWLYB Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • WLYB pays out 48.69% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • The dividend of WLYB is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP48.69%
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
WLYB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWLYB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M -200M
WLYB Dividend Payout.WLYB Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WLYB Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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WLYB Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B

NYSE:WLYB (3/19/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

36.71

+0.23 (+0.63%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)03-05
Earnings (Next)06-15
Inst Owners96.91%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.42%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.93B
Revenue(TTM)1.67B
Net Income(TTM)154.36M
Analysts80
Price Target65.52 (78.48%)
Short Float %0.01%
Short Ratio1.79
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.57%
Yearly Dividend1.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.69%
DP48.69%
Div Incr Years26
Div Non Decr Years26
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)11.98%
Min EPS beat(2)11.67%
Max EPS beat(2)12.28%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)6.95%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.97%
Max EPS beat(4)12.28%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)12.17%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)62.24%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)44.88%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.83%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.41%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.77%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.38%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)6.95%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.14%
PT rev (1m)5.01%
PT rev (3m)0.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)6.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.83%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.34
Fwd PE 8.26
P/S 1.15
P/FCF 10.21
P/OCF 7.61
P/B 2.57
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.56
EPS(TTM)3.93
EY10.71%
EPS(NY)4.44
Fwd EY12.11%
FCF(TTM)3.59
FCFY9.79%
OCF(TTM)4.83
OCFY13.15%
SpS31.8
BVpS14.27
TBVpS-18.72
PEG (NY)0.87
PEG (5Y)1.07
Graham Number35.52
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.03%
ROE 20.58%
ROCE 14.54%
ROIC 8.57%
ROICexc 9.03%
ROICexgc 400.76%
OM 16.26%
PM (TTM) 9.24%
GM 74.13%
FCFM 11.3%
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 Turnover0.65
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.06
Debt/FCF 4.27
Debt/EBITDA 1.99
Cap/Depr 50.2%
Cap/Sales 3.87%
Interest Coverage 6.13
Cash Conversion 63.29%
Profit Quality 122.38%
Current Ratio 0.59
Quick Ratio 0.57
Altman-Z 2.39
F-Score8
WACC7.43%
ROIC/WACC1.15
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)12.61%
EPS 3Y-1.85%
EPS 5Y8.75%
EPS Q2Q%15.48%
EPS Next Y10.68%
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.9%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.96%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.74%
Sales Q2Q%1.34%
Revenue Next Year-0.53%
Revenue Next 2Y0.89%
Revenue Next 3Y9.02%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y14.3%
EBIT growth 3Y4.26%
EBIT growth 5Y6.3%
EBIT Next Year80.57%
EBIT Next 3Y22.67%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y14.04%
FCF growth 3Y-18.91%
FCF growth 5Y-7.75%
OCF growth 1Y2.38%
OCF growth 3Y-15.78%
OCF growth 5Y-6.82%

WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B / WLYB Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to WLYB.


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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 8 / 10.


What is the financial health of WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B (WLYB) stock?

The financial health rating of WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B (WLYB) is 4 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B (WLYB) is expected to grow by 10.68% in the next year.