Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for John Wiley & Sons Inc - Class A (WLY) - $40.86 as of 5/6/2026 6:13:50 PM EST
Total Score
14 out of 30
Safety Score
54 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Possible Buy
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for WLY
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for WLY
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for WLY
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for WLY
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for WLY (54 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Financial Details for WLY
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | WLY |
| Company Name | John Wiley & Sons Inc - Class A |
| Country | USA |
| Description | John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY) is a leading global provider of educational materials and research solutions, dedicated to advancing knowledge across diverse sectors. With a robust portfolio that includes academic publishing, professional development resources, and innovative digital platforms, Wiley effectively supports learners and professionals alike in an ever-evolving educational landscape. The company's strategic emphasis on digital transformation and content accessibility positions it as a trusted partner in enhancing educational and research productivity, ensuring its relevance and leadership in the industry. Through its commitment to quality and innovation, Wiley remains well-equipped to address the evolving needs of its global clientele. |
| Sector Name | COMMUNICATION SERVICES |
| Industry Name | PUBLISHING |
| Most Recent Quarter | 1/31/2026 |
| Next Earnings Date | 6/16/2026 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 40.86 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 35.54 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 5/6/2026 6:13:50 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 309,703 |
| Average Daily Volume | 421,601 |
| 52-Week High | 43.92 |
| 52-Week Low | 28.12 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 45.31% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 14.29 |
| Industry PE | 17.66 |
| Sector PE | 30.74 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 12.07 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 18.32 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 19.26 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 17.99 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.59 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 2.23 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 14.54 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 2.75 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 2.51 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 8.99 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.26 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.67 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 2.32 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | N/A |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | N/A |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 42,562,500 |
| Market Capitalization | 1,739,103,750 |
| Institutional Ownership | 102.20% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 4/7/2026 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.3550 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.3550 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing |
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| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 1.42 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 3.47% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 1.42 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 3.47% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 20 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 4.67% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 4.18% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.18% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.09% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.58% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 7.86% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 49.65% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 13.50% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 142.01% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 2.86 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 2.56 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 3.65 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 154,363,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 84,161,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | -200,319,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 1.30% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | -1.74% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 16.40% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 95,115,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 85,882,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 83,249,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -701,173,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -703,553,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 789,435,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 767,096,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 796,288,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.49 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.49 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 752,206,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 739,716,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 749,975,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 190,435,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 4.47 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 141,118,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 105,882,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.00 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | None |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 0.00 |
| MACD Signal | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 25.10 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 33.97 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 42.84 |
| Beta | 0.79 |
| RSI | 0.00 |
| 50-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 150-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 200-Day SMA | 0.00 |
System |
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| Modified | 5/6/2026 10:47:46 AM EST |