WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CL B (WLYB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:WLYB - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US9682233054 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall WLYB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated WLYB against 97 industry peers in the Media industry. While WLYB belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. WLYB is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WLYB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year WLYB had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years WLYB 4 years were profitable.
WLYB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.13%, WLYB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.29% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of WLYB (11.19%) is better than 76.29% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.78%, WLYB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.35% 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 7.56%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.78%) for WLYB is below the current ROIC(7.78%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.02%, WLYB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.20% of the companies in the same industry.
WLYB's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.72%, WLYB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.23% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WLYB has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of WLYB (74.29%) is better than 88.66% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WLYB is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, WLYB has less shares outstanding
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
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.99, WLYB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.10% of the companies in the same industry.
WLYB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.05. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.05, WLYB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC7.49%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 0.54, WLYB is not doing good in the industry: 84.54% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
WLYB has a Quick 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.51, WLYB is not doing good in the industry: 86.60% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.51 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WLYB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 30.36%, which is quite impressive.
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
WLYB is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.04% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, WLYB will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.02% on average per year.
EPS Next Y5.15%
EPS Next 2Y7.8%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.19%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.10, the valuation of WLYB can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WLYB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WLYB is cheaper than 75.26% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WLYB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.45, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.51, the valuation of WLYB can be described as very reasonable.
WLYB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WLYB is cheaper than 70.10% of the companies in the same industry.
WLYB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 21.90.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WLYB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WLYB is valued a bit cheaper than 65.98% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
WLYB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.35
PEG (5Y)1.38
EPS Next 2Y7.8%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WLYB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.14%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
WLYB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.79. WLYB pays more dividend than 81.44% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, WLYB pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.14% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WLYB has a limited annual growth rate of 0.61%.
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)0.61%
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.
WLYB's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP90.42%
EPS Next 2Y7.8%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
NYSE:WLYB (7/2/2025, 8:05:21 PM)
44.16
-0.98 (-2.17%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners94.87%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.43%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.38B
Analysts80
Price Target61.86 (40.08%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.07
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.14% |
Yearly Dividend1.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.61%
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)0.98%
PT rev (3m)6.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)11.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.29%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.29%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.51 | ||
| P/S | 1.42 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.74 | ||
| P/B | 3.16 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.19 |
EPS(TTM)3.65
EY8.27%
EPS(NY)3.84
Fwd EY8.69%
FCF(TTM)2.48
FCFY5.61%
OCF(TTM)3.76
OCFY8.52%
SpS31.15
BVpS13.97
TBVpS-17.9
PEG (NY)2.35
PEG (5Y)1.38
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 | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 53.67% | ||
| Profit Quality | 158.6% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score7
WACC7.49%
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 Y5.15%
EPS Next 2Y7.8%
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 Year1.19%
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 Year78.54%
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%