(WLY) John Wiley & Sons - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US9682232064

WLY: Journals, Books, Courseware, Online Platforms

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (NYSE: WLY) is a global leader in research and education, operating through three primary segments: Research, Learning, and Held for Sale or Sold. Established in 1807, Wiley is renowned for its extensive portfolio of scientific, technical, medical, and scholarly journals, as well as its digital learning solutions. The company serves a diverse clientele, including academic institutions, research libraries, corporations, and individual professionals, offering content and services that span physical sciences, health sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Wileys Literatum platform provides comprehensive publishing support, from submissions and peer review to content hosting. Additionally, Wiley delivers academic and professional books, digital courseware, and online learning solutions, enhancing access to knowledge and skills for students, professionals, and organizations worldwide. Headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey, Wiley has evolved from a traditional publisher to a dynamic provider of digital education and training solutions, addressing the needs of a global audience.

Based on the provided data, the 3-month forecast for John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (NYSE: WLY) suggests cautious optimism. Technically, the stock is trading near its SMA200 level of 44.93, with a last price of 44.14, indicating potential resistance. The SMA20 (42.75) and SMA50 (42.42) suggest a neutral to slightly bearish short-term outlook. The ATR of 1.28 indicates moderate volatility. Fundamentally, the companys high P/E ratio of 58.88, compared to a forward P/E of 10.83, points to expected earnings growth. However, the ROE of 6.03% is relatively low, and the P/B ratio of 3.42 suggests a premium valuation. Considering these factors, the stock may experience sideways movement or a slight decline in the near term, with potential upside if earnings expectations are met.

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WLY Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 2,344m
Sector Communication Services
Industry Publishing
GiC Sub-Industry Publishing
IPO / Inception 2022-04-01

WLY Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 11.7
Fundamental 15.3
Dividend Rating 59.1
Rel. Strength -3.13
Analysts 4/5
Fair Price Momentum 41.56 USD
Fair Price DCF 72.25 USD

WLY Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 3.20%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.37%
Annual Growth 5y 0.58%
Payout Consistency 98.5%

WLY Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 49.3%
Growth Correlation 12m 8.7%
Growth Correlation 5y -2.5%
CAGR 5y 6.46%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.12
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.28
Alpha 8.27
Beta 0.722
Volatility 30.26%
Current Volume 573.8k
Average Volume 20d 284.6k
What is the price of WLY stocks?
As of May 11, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 44.13 with a total of 573,813 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.45%, over one month by +3.37%, over three months by +10.27% and over the past year by +16.57%.
Is John Wiley & Sons a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, John Wiley & Sons is currently (May 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 15.29 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of WLY as of May 2025 is 41.56. This means that WLY is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -5.82%.
Is WLY a buy, sell or hold?
John Wiley & Sons has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.00. Therefor, it is recommend to buy WLY.
  • Strong Buy: 0
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 0
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for WLY stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, WLY John Wiley & Sons will be worth about 45.6 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 44.13. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +3.38%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 60 36%
Analysts Target Price 60 36%
ValueRay Target Price 45.6 3.4%