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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
B
7/9
Piotroski F-Score
Strong
Altman Z-Score
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →206 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$68.00
+29.55%
12-Month target
$42.43
-19.17%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$43.00
Margin of safety
+31.37%
1 Strong Buy0 Buy0 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell

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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
Metric2023202420252026TTM
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 margin0.85%-10.70%5.02%13.22%13.20%

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
WLY$2.55B685.37.06.75.3+31.37%Strong Buy
GOOGL$4.17T768.79.57.38.0+49.35%Strong Buy
GOOG$4.17T758.79.56.78.5+27.31%Strong Buy
META$1.59T839.310.08.07.0+34.77%Exceptional Buy
NFLX$291.85B715.35.54.07.5-30.34%Strong Buy
TMUS$206.64B624.07.05.34.0-58.34%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
Short ratio
Avg volume0.5M

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