WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B (WLYB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:WLYB - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US9682233054 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
WLYB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 97 industry peers in the Media industry. WLYB scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. WLYB scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. 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.
In multiple years WLYB reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years WLYB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
WLYB has a better Return On Assets (1.59%) than 65.63% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of WLYB (6.03%) is better than 69.79% of its industry peers.
WLYB's Return On Invested Capital of 9.98% is amongst the best of the industry. WLYB outperforms 85.42% 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 7.75%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.98%) for WLYB is above the 3 year average (8.02%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.59% | ||
| ROE | 6.03% | ||
| ROIC | 9.98% |
ROA(3y)-0.8%
ROA(5y)-0.09%
ROE(3y)-4.15%
ROE(5y)-1.36%
ROIC(3y)8.02%
ROIC(5y)7.52%
1.3 Margins
WLYB has a Profit Margin of 2.43%. This is in the better half of the industry: WLYB outperforms 63.54% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.96%, WLYB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.88% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WLYB has remained more or less at the same level.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 73.95%, WLYB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.58% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WLYB has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.43% | ||
| GM | 73.95% |
OM growth 3Y1.59%
OM growth 5Y-1.09%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.07%
GM growth 5Y0.4%
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, WLYB has less shares outstanding
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
An Altman-Z score of 2.31 indicates that WLYB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.31, WLYB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.88% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WLYB is 5.10, which is a neutral value as it means it would take WLYB, 5.10 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WLYB's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.10 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLYB outperforms 73.96% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.28 is on the high side and indicates that WLYB has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of WLYB (1.28) is worse than 61.46% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.31 |
ROIC/WACC1.26
WACC7.95%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.55 indicates that WLYB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.55, WLYB is not doing good in the industry: 84.38% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
WLYB has a Quick Ratio of 0.55. 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 (0.52) is worse than 84.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.52 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WLYB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 14.80%, which is quite good.
WLYB shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -1.24% yearly.
Looking at the last year, WLYB shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -11.76% in the last year.
WLYB shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.80% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.8%
EPS 3Y-1.61%
EPS 5Y-1.24%
EPS Q2Q%42.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.76%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.19%
Revenue growth 5Y0.8%
Sales Q2Q%-12.17%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.08% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.09% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y28.05%
EPS Next 2Y17.08%
EPS Next 3Y14.85%
EPS Next 5Y10.08%
Revenue Next Year-9.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.39%
Revenue Next 3Y9.83%
Revenue Next 5Y4.09%
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 accelerating.
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 11.33.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WLYB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WLYB is cheaper than 76.04% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WLYB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.25.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.30, the valuation of WLYB can be described as reasonable.
69.79% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WLYB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
WLYB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.15.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.3 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WLYB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WLYB is cheaper than 65.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WLYB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.88% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.7 |
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 decent profitability rating of WLYB may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as WLYB's earnings are expected to grow with 14.85% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.4
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y17.08%
EPS Next 3Y14.85%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.59%, WLYB has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.94, WLYB pays a better dividend. On top of this WLYB pays more dividend than 82.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WLYB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.59% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WLYB has a limited annual growth rate of 1.07%.
WLYB has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
WLYB has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.07%
Div Incr Years26
Div Non Decr Years26
5.3 Sustainability
WLYB pays out 184.69% 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.
DP184.69%
EPS Next 2Y17.08%
EPS Next 3Y14.85%
NYSE:WLYB (5/30/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
39.54
-4.41 (-10.03%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners94.65%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.43%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.13B
Analysts80
Price Target61.26 (54.93%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.32
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.59% |
Yearly Dividend1.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.07%
DP184.69%
Div Incr Years26
Div Non Decr Years26
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)18.54%
Min EPS beat(2)9.14%
Max EPS beat(2)27.95%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)17.4%
Min EPS beat(4)-15.39%
Max EPS beat(4)47.9%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)89.88%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)57.53%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)48.49%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.22%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.56%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.12%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.73%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)9.22%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.72%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.16%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)2.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.3 | ||
| P/S | 1.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.25 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.04 | ||
| P/B | 3.11 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.7 |
EPS(TTM)3.49
EY8.83%
EPS(NY)3.84
Fwd EY9.71%
FCF(TTM)3.23
FCFY8.16%
OCF(TTM)4.37
OCFY11.06%
SpS31.63
BVpS12.72
TBVpS-17.94
PEG (NY)0.4
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.59% | ||
| ROE | 6.03% | ||
| ROCE | 12.63% | ||
| ROIC | 9.98% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.57% | ||
| ROICexgc | 148.17% | ||
| OM | 13.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.43% | ||
| GM | 73.95% | ||
| FCFM | 10.21% |
ROA(3y)-0.8%
ROA(5y)-0.09%
ROE(3y)-4.15%
ROE(5y)-1.36%
ROIC(3y)8.02%
ROIC(5y)7.52%
ROICexc(3y)8.4%
ROICexc(5y)7.93%
ROICexgc(3y)306.9%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)10.15%
ROCE(5y)9.52%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y10.56%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.91%
OM growth 3Y1.59%
OM growth 5Y-1.09%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.07%
GM growth 5Y0.4%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.66
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.1 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.32 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 43.92% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.62% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.67 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 62.27% | ||
| Profit Quality | 420.61% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.31 |
F-Score7
WACC7.95%
ROIC/WACC1.26
Cap/Depr(3y)48.24%
Cap/Depr(5y)51.02%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.15%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.25%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.8%
EPS 3Y-1.61%
EPS 5Y-1.24%
EPS Q2Q%42.37%
EPS Next Y28.05%
EPS Next 2Y17.08%
EPS Next 3Y14.85%
EPS Next 5Y10.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.76%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.19%
Revenue growth 5Y0.8%
Sales Q2Q%-12.17%
Revenue Next Year-9.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.39%
Revenue Next 3Y9.83%
Revenue Next 5Y4.09%
EBIT growth 1Y3.17%
EBIT growth 3Y0.38%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.3%
EBIT Next Year922.15%
EBIT Next 3Y124.05%
EBIT Next 5Y82.5%
FCF growth 1Y16.99%
FCF growth 3Y-22.84%
FCF growth 5Y-5.65%
OCF growth 1Y0.53%
OCF growth 3Y-16.75%
OCF growth 5Y-3.71%