Valuation dashboard for John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLYB) with P/E 13.70, P/B 3.26, EV/EBITDA 10.2 and dividend yield 2.79%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Communication Services companies.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc., a publisher, provides authoritative content, data-driven insights, and knowledge services for the advancement of science, innovation, and learning in the United States, China, the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, and internationally.
Where would it trade at its usual multiples?
Versus its usual multiples: cheap · Current P/E 13.7× · Multiples range: $70.75 · $72.60.
At the decade median (19.6×) $73 (+43%); at its sector median (19.1×) $71 (+39%). Implied price from applying the reference multiples to today's earnings (or book value, or FFO) per share. Not a fair value: it is where the stock would trade at its usual multiples.
Analysis Summary
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. reported revenue of $1.68B in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of -2.9%. Net income reached $221.6M, with a 8.4% 5-year CAGR.
Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 75.4%, operating margin 14.8%, net margin 11.9%.
At $50.82 (closing price, November 4, 2026), WLYB trades at a P/E of 13.70 and an ROE of 25.28%. Market capitalisation stands at $2.6B.
Balance sheet quality for WLYB: debt-to-equity ratio of 1.72, current ratio of 0.64 over the last 12 months. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.
Valuation Ratios
| P/E Ratio | 13.70 |
| Price / Book | 3.26 |
| EV / EBITDA | 10.2 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.79% |
Peer Comparison
| Symbol | Company | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WLYB | John Wiley & Sons, Inc. | $2.6B | 13.70 | 3.26 | 25.3% |
| IRDM | Iridium Communications Inc. | $4.6B | 29.01 | 8.15 | 32.9% |
| LION | Lionsgate Studios Corp. | $3.8B | 9.6% | ||
| MSGE | Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. | $3.7B | 38.78 | 313.87 | 8.6% |
| IHS | IHS Holding Limited | $2.9B | 21.20 | -74.6% | |
| IMAX | IMAX Corporation | $2.8B | 71.28 | 7.99 | 11.9% |
Price
| Price | $50.82 (closing price, November 4, 2026) |
| Market Cap | $2.6B |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Country | US |
Profitability
| Return on Equity | 25.28% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 9.94% |
| Return on Assets | 6.33% |
| Gross Margin | 75.40% |
| Operating Margin | 14.75% |
| Net Margin | 11.90% |
Related companies: IRDM · LION · MSGE · IHS · IMAX
Explore sector: Communication Services · Publishing
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