WLY
John Wiley & Sons
NYSE: WLY · COMMUNICATION SERVICES · PUBLISHING
$52.49
-5.80% today
Updated 2026-07-30
Market cap
$2.55B
P/E ratio
12.09
P/S ratio
1.52x
EPS (TTM)
$4.16
Dividend yield
2.84%
52W range
$28 – $53
Volume
0.5M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
68
out of 100
Grade: B
Buy
Investment rating
5.3
Growth
C+5.3
Quality
C+7.0
Profitability
B+6.7
Valuation
B7/9
Piotroski F-Score
Strong
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Price targets
Analyst target
$68.00
+29.55%
12-Month target
$42.43
-19.17%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$43.00
Margin of safety
+31.37%
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Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Piotroski 7/9 — strong financial health
+ ROE 21.50% — strong efficiency
+ Free cash flow $141.88M — positive
+ 31.37% below intrinsic value
Risks
No major risks identified
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.02B | $1.87B | $1.68B | $1.68B | $1.68B |
| Net income | $17.23M | $-200.32M | $84.16M | $221.62M | $135.35M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $4.16 |
| Free cash flow | $170.38M | $105.88M | $119.82M | $176.67M | $141.88M |
| Profit margin | 0.85% | -10.70% | 5.02% | 13.22% | 13.20% |
Peer comparison
| Company | Mkt Cap | Score | Growth | Profit | Value | Quality | MoS | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WLY | $2.55B | 68 | 5.3 | 7.0 | 6.7 | 5.3 | +31.37% | Strong Buy |
| GOOGL | $4.17T | 76 | 8.7 | 9.5 | 7.3 | 8.0 | +49.35% | Strong Buy |
| GOOG | $4.17T | 75 | 8.7 | 9.5 | 6.7 | 8.5 | +27.31% | Strong Buy |
| META | $1.59T | 83 | 9.3 | 10.0 | 8.0 | 7.0 | +34.77% | Exceptional Buy |
| NFLX | $291.85B | 71 | 5.3 | 5.5 | 4.0 | 7.5 | -30.34% | Strong Buy |
| TMUS | $206.64B | 62 | 4.0 | 7.0 | 5.3 | 4.0 | -58.34% | Buy |
Smart narrative
John Wiley & Sons trades at $52.49. representing a P/E of 12.09x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 68/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 7/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. TTM revenue stands at $1.68B. with profit margins at 13.20%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $43.00.
Frequently asked questions
What is John Wiley & Sons's stock price?
John Wiley & Sons (WLY) trades at $52.49, on a P/E of 12.1x and a P/S of 1.5x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is John Wiley & Sons overvalued?
John Wiley & Sons carries a Smart Value Score of 68/100 (Grade B), which we rate Buy. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $43.00 versus the $52.49 price, a 31.4% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.
What is the price target of John Wiley & Sons (WLY)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $68.00, about 29.5% above the current $52.49. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of John Wiley & Sons (WLY)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $43.00, a +31.4% margin of safety versus today's $52.49. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.
What is John Wiley & Sons's revenue?
John Wiley & Sons's trailing twelve-month revenue is $1.68B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Company info
SectorCOMMUNICATION SERVICES
IndustryPUBLISHING
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio1.52x
ROE21.50%
Beta0.77
50D MA$45.62
200D MA$37.47
Shares out0.04B
Float0.04B
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Avg volume0.5M
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