WLYB
John Wiley & Sons B
NYSE: WLYB · COMMUNICATION SERVICES · PUBLISHING
$41.45
-0.98% today
Updated 2026-05-08
Market cap
$2.15B
P/E ratio
14.64
P/S ratio
1.29x
EPS (TTM)
$2.86
Dividend yield
3.39%
52W range
$29 – $44
Volume
0.0M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
53
out of 100
Grade: C
Hold
Investment rating
4.0
Growth
C4.5
Quality
C7.0
Profitability
B+6.7
Valuation
B5/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
1.8
Altman Z-Score
Distress
—
Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$—
—
12-Month target
$41.97
+1.25%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$118.72
Margin of safety
+74.15%
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ ROE 21.50% — strong efficiency
+ Free cash flow $166.96M — positive
+ 74.15% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Altman Z 1.75 — distress zone
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 | $119.82M | $166.96M |
| Profit margin | 7.12% | 0.85% | -10.70% | 5.02% | 9.24% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
John Wiley & Sons B trades at $41.45. representing a P/E of 14.64x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 53/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 5/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.75, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $1.67B. with profit margins at 9.24%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $118.72.
Frequently asked questions
What is John Wiley & Sons B's stock price?
John Wiley & Sons B (WLYB) trades at $41.45.
Is John Wiley & Sons B overvalued?
Smart Value Score 53/100 (Grade C, Hold). DCF value $118.72.
What is the price target of John Wiley & Sons B (WLYB)?
The analyst target price is $—, representing NaN% downside from the current price of $41.45.
What is the intrinsic value of John Wiley & Sons B (WLYB)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $118.72, a +74.2% margin of safety versus $41.45.
What is John Wiley & Sons B's revenue?
TTM revenue is $1.67B.
Piotroski F-Score?
5/9 — moderate financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
1.75 — distress.
Company info
SectorCOMMUNICATION SERVICES
IndustryPUBLISHING
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio1.29x
ROE21.50%
Beta0.79
50D MA$38.06
200D MA$36.36
Shares out0.01B
Float0.04B
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Avg volume0.0M
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