WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B (WLYB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:WLYB - US9682233054 - Common Stock
33.02 USD
-1.73 (-4.98%)
Taking everything into account, WLYB scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WLYB was compared to 94 industry peers in the Media industry. WLYB has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on WLYB. Finally 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.
WLYB had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years WLYB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
WLYB has a Return On Assets of 4.60%. This is in the better half of the industry: WLYB outperforms 75.53% of its industry peers.
WLYB's Return On Equity of 15.32% is amongst the best of the industry. WLYB outperforms 84.04% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.97%, WLYB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.23% of the companies in the same industry.
WLYB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.78%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.16%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.97%) for WLYB is above the 3 year average (6.78%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.6% | ||
| ROE | 15.32% | ||
| ROIC | 8.97% |
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
WLYB has a better Profit Margin (5.50%) than 72.34% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WLYB has declined.
WLYB's Operating Margin of 14.22% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLYB outperforms 78.72% of its industry peers.
WLYB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 73.91%, WLYB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.30% 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 | 14.22% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.5% | ||
| GM | 73.91% |
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
WLYB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for WLYB has been reduced compared to 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.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.68 indicates that WLYB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WLYB's Altman-Z score of 2.68 is amongst the best of the industry. WLYB outperforms 80.85% of its industry peers.
WLYB has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.63. This is a neutral value as WLYB would need 5.63 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.63, WLYB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.47% of the companies in the same industry.
WLYB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.16. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.16, WLYB is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.62% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.68 |
ROIC/WACC1.24
WACC7.26%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.71 indicates that WLYB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WLYB has a worse Current ratio (0.71) than 73.40% of its industry peers.
WLYB has a Quick Ratio of 0.71. 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 Quick ratio of 0.67 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WLYB is outperformed by 74.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 17.28% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.75% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
WLYB shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 17.22%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.74% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.28%
EPS 3Y-1.85%
EPS 5Y8.75%
EPS Q2Q%13.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.22%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.96%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.74%
Sales Q2Q%-1.14%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.04% on average over the next years.
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.69, the valuation of WLYB can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WLYB indicates a rather cheap valuation: WLYB is cheaper than 81.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.59. WLYB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.43, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of WLYB.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WLYB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.85% of the companies are valued more expensively.
WLYB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.03, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WLYB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WLYB is cheaper than 84.04% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WLYB is valued a bit cheaper than 70.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.05 |
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.
PEG (NY)0.81
PEG (5Y)0.99
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.88%, WLYB has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.22, WLYB pays a better dividend. On top of this WLYB pays more dividend than 87.23% 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 1.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.88% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WLYB has a limited annual growth rate of 0.69%.
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)0.69%
Div Incr Years26
Div Non Decr Years26
5.3 Sustainability
66.66% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WLYB. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
WLYB's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP66.66%
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
NYSE:WLYB (12/22/2025, 8:20:10 PM)
33.02
-1.73 (-4.98%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners96.14%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.46%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.76B
Revenue(TTM)2.06B
Net Income(TTM)113.43M
Analysts80
Price Target68.56 (107.63%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.56
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.88% |
Yearly Dividend1.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.69%
DP66.66%
Div Incr Years26
Div Non Decr Years26
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.65%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.97%
Max EPS beat(2)12.28%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)11.02%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.97%
Max EPS beat(4)27.95%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)14.44%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)60.64%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)44.22%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.77%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.42%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.12%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.77%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.37%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)6.1%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.85%
PT rev (1m)11.29%
PT rev (3m)12.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-16.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.83%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.43 | ||
| P/S | 0.85 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.34 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.98 | ||
| P/B | 2.37 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.05 |
EPS(TTM)3.8
EY11.51%
EPS(NY)4.44
Fwd EY13.46%
FCF(TTM)2.91
FCFY8.82%
OCF(TTM)4.14
OCFY12.53%
SpS38.77
BVpS13.91
TBVpS-18.01
PEG (NY)0.81
PEG (5Y)0.99
Graham Number34.49
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.6% | ||
| ROE | 15.32% | ||
| ROCE | 15.23% | ||
| ROIC | 8.97% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.3% | ||
| ROICexgc | 107.47% | ||
| OM | 14.22% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.5% | ||
| GM | 73.91% | ||
| FCFM | 7.51% |
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-Score9
Asset Turnover0.84
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.63 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.04 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 50.21% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.16% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.26 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 51.99% | ||
| Profit Quality | 136.53% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.68 |
F-Score9
WACC7.26%
ROIC/WACC1.24
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)17.28%
EPS 3Y-1.85%
EPS 5Y8.75%
EPS Q2Q%13.4%
EPS Next Y10.68%
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.22%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.96%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.74%
Sales Q2Q%-1.14%
Revenue Next Year-0.53%
Revenue Next 2Y0.89%
Revenue Next 3Y9.02%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y27.26%
EBIT growth 3Y4.26%
EBIT growth 5Y6.3%
EBIT Next Year82.05%
EBIT Next 3Y22.67%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-17.09%
FCF growth 3Y-18.91%
FCF growth 5Y-7.75%
OCF growth 1Y-18.43%
OCF growth 3Y-15.78%
OCF growth 5Y-6.82%
WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B / WLYB FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to WLYB.
What is the valuation status for WLYB stock?
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 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B?
The financial health rating of WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B (WLYB) is 4 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B (WLYB) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B (WLYB) is expected to grow by 10.68% in the next year.