WLY
John Wiley & Sons
NYSE: WLY · COMMUNICATION SERVICES · PUBLISHING
$40.62
-0.95% today
Updated 2026-04-29
Market cap
$2.08B
P/E ratio
14.20
P/S ratio
1.25x
EPS (TTM)
$2.86
Dividend yield
3.46%
52W range
$28 – $44
Volume
0.5M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
59
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
4.0
Growth
C5.0
Quality
C+7.0
Profitability
B+6.7
Valuation
B—/9
Piotroski F-Score
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Altman Z-Score
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$66.00
+62.48%
12-Month target
$42.43
+4.46%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$52.06
Margin of safety
+43.32%
Price chart
X-Ray snapshot
Strengths
+ ROE 21.50% — strong efficiency
+ Free cash flow $166.96M — positive
+ 43.32% below intrinsic value
Risks
No major risks identified
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.08B | $2.02B | $1.87B | $1.68B | $1.67B |
| Net income | $148.31M | $17.23M | $-200.32M | $84.16M | $29.68M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $2.86 |
| Free cash flow | $217.40M | $170.38M | $105.88M | $141.12M | $166.96M |
| Profit margin | 7.12% | 0.85% | -10.70% | 5.02% | 9.24% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
John Wiley & Sons trades at $40.62. representing a P/E of 14.20x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 59/100 indicates the stock is fair. TTM revenue stands at $1.67B. with profit margins at 9.24%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $52.06.
Frequently asked questions
What is John Wiley & Sons's stock price?
John Wiley & Sons (WLY) trades at $40.62.
Is John Wiley & Sons overvalued?
Smart Value Score 59/100 (Grade C+, Hold). DCF value $52.06.
What is the price target of John Wiley & Sons (WLY)?
The analyst target price is $66.00, representing +62.5% upside from the current price of $40.62.
What is the intrinsic value of John Wiley & Sons (WLY)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $52.06, a +43.3% margin of safety versus $40.62.
What is John Wiley & Sons's revenue?
TTM revenue is $1.67B.
Company info
SectorCOMMUNICATION SERVICES
IndustryPUBLISHING
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio1.25x
ROE21.50%
Beta0.80
50D MA$36.86
200D MA$35.95
Shares out0.04B
Float0.04B
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Avg volume0.5M
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