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Description: WLY John Wiley & Sons
John Wiley & Sons, listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol WLY, operates in the Publishing industry, specifically within the GICS Sub Industry. The companys stock is a common stock originating from the United States.
The publishing industry is a significant sector that has been undergoing substantial changes due to digitalization. Key economic drivers for this industry include the demand for digital content, the growth of online education, and the shift towards digital platforms for research and learning. Companies like John Wiley & Sons that adapt to these changes by diversifying their product offerings and leveraging technology are better positioned for growth.
To evaluate John Wiley & Sons performance, several key performance indicators (KPIs) are relevant. These include revenue growth, profitability margins (such as EBITDA margin), return on equity (RoE), and the debt-to-equity ratio. The companys RoE of 11.58% indicates a reasonable return on shareholders equity, suggesting effective management of resources. The P/E ratio of 25.62 and forward P/E of 10.83 suggest that the market expects a significant increase in earnings, potentially driven by operational improvements or strategic initiatives.
Analyzing the stocks technical indicators, the current price is below its short-term and long-term moving averages (SMA20, SMA50, SMA200), indicating a downtrend. The Average True Range (ATR) of 0.77, or 2.00%, suggests moderate volatility. The beta of 0.916 indicates that the stock is slightly less volatile than the overall market, making it potentially less risky for conservative investors.
From a fundamental analysis perspective, the market capitalization of $2095.57M USD categorizes John Wiley & Sons as a mid-cap company, which can offer a balance between growth potential and stability. The companys valuation multiples, such as the P/E ratio, need to be considered in the context of industry peers to determine if the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
To make an informed investment decision, it is crucial to monitor John Wiley & Sons ability to adapt to the changing publishing landscape, its financial health, and its strategic initiatives. This includes tracking revenue streams from different segments (e.g., academic, professional, and education), the success of digital transformation efforts, and the companys ability to maintain profitability in a competitive environment.
WLY Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 2,238m |
| Sub-Industry | Publishing |
| IPO / Inception | 2022-04-01 |
WLY Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | -24.2% |
| Fundamental | 51.4% |
| Dividend Rating | 60.6% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -23.1% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.0 of 5 |
WLY Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 3.32% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 5.04% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 0.58% |
| Payout Consistency | 98.5% |
| Payout Ratio | 41.5% |
WLY Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -37.4% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -69.1% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | -22.6% |
| CAGR 5y | 2.75% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | 0.07 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | 0.14 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -1.10 |
| Alpha | 0.10 |
| Beta | 0.000 |
| Volatility | 33.81% |
| Current Volume | 355.2k |
| Average Volume 20d | 332.9k |
| Stop Loss | 39.9 (-3.3%) |
| Signal | -0.41 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 5.0
| Net Income (97.3m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 100.2m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.05 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 1.13pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue -13.68% (prev -16.21%; Δ 2.53pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.08 (>3.0%) and CFO 206.3m > Net Income 97.3m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (842.1m) to EBITDA (336.8m) ratio: 2.50 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 0.65 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (54.0m) change vs 12m ago -0.76% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 71.06% (prev 68.70%; Δ 2.36pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 64.55% (prev 68.84%; Δ -4.30pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 3.71 (EBITDA TTM 336.8m / Interest Expense TTM 50.8m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 2.64
| (A) -0.09 = (Total Current Assets 420.3m - Total Current Liabilities 648.8m) / Total Assets 2.52b |
| (B) 0.63 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 1.58b / Total Assets 2.52b |
| (C) 0.07 = EBIT TTM 188.6m / Avg Total Assets 2.59b |
| (D) 0.66 = Book Value of Equity 1.19b / Total Liabilities 1.79b |
| Total Rating: 2.64 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 51.37
| 1. Piotroski 5.0pt = 0.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 4.31% = 2.16 |
| 3. FCF Margin 7.74% = 1.94 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 1.15 = 1.87 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 2.51 = -0.98 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= 2.36)% = 2.95 |
| 7. RoE 13.30% = 1.11 |
| 8. Rev. Trend -85.39% = -6.40 |
| 9. EPS Trend -25.41% = -1.27 |
What is the price of WLY shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.48%, over one month by +4.09%, over three months by +2.22% and over the past year by -8.82%.
Is John Wiley & Sons a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of WLY is around 40.10 USD . This means that WLY is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -2.83%.
Is WLY a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 0
- Buy: 1
- Hold: 0
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the WLY price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 60 | 45.4% |
| Analysts Target Price | 60 | 45.4% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 42.9 | 4% |
Last update: 2025-09-18 02:43
WLY Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 81.8m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 23.736
P/E Forward = 10.8342
P/S = 1.3395
P/B = 3.0663
P/EG = 2.4803
Beta = 1.026
Revenue TTM = 1.67b USD
EBIT TTM = 188.6m USD
EBITDA TTM = 336.8m USD
Long Term Debt = 818.3m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 27.5m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 845.8m USD (Calculated: Short Term 27.5m + Long Term 818.3m)
Net Debt = 842.1m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 3.00b USD (2.24b + Debt 845.8m - CCE 81.8m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 3.71 (Ebit TTM 188.6m / Interest Expense TTM 50.8m)
FCF Yield = 4.31% (FCF TTM 129.4m / Enterprise Value 3.00b)
FCF Margin = 7.74% (FCF TTM 129.4m / Revenue TTM 1.67b)
Net Margin = 5.82% (Net Income TTM 97.3m / Revenue TTM 1.67b)
Gross Margin = 71.06% ((Revenue TTM 1.67b - Cost of Revenue TTM 483.5m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 2.53 (Enterprise Value 3.00b / Book Value Of Equity 1.19b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.31% (Interest Expense 11.0m / Debt 845.8m)
Taxrate = 41.10% (58.7m / 142.9m)
NOPAT = 111.1m (EBIT 188.6m * (1 - 41.10%))
Current Ratio = 0.65 (Total Current Assets 420.3m / Total Current Liabilities 648.8m)
Debt / Equity = 1.15 (Debt 845.8m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 733.1m)
Debt / EBITDA = 2.51 (Net Debt 842.1m / EBITDA 336.8m)
Debt / FCF = 6.54 (Debt 845.8m / FCF TTM 129.4m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 731.4m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 3.85% (Net Income 97.3m, Total Assets 2.52b )
RoE = 13.30% (Net Income TTM 97.3m / Total Stockholder Equity 731.4m)
RoCE = 12.17% (Ebit 188.6m / (Equity 731.4m + L.T.Debt 818.3m))
RoIC = 6.94% (NOPAT 111.1m / Invested Capital 1.60b)
WACC = 4.58% (E(2.24b)/V(3.08b) * Re(6.02%)) + (D(845.8m)/V(3.08b) * Rd(1.31%) * (1-Tc(0.41)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -72.73 | Cagr: -0.37%
Discount Rate = 6.02% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 75.50% ; FCFE base≈120.0m ; Y1≈101.0m ; Y5≈76.0m
Fair Price DCF = 31.36 (DCF Value 1.39b / Shares Outstanding 44.4m; 5y FCF grow -19.13% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -25.41 | EPS CAGR: -46.04% | SUE: -0.61 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: -85.39 | Revenue CAGR: -9.04% | SUE: 0.48 | # QB: 0
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