John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

54.08
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+0.34
(+0.63%)
3.92EPS
13.50P/E
2.62BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of July 31, 2026, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. carries a market capitalization of 2.62B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 3.89B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap2.62B
Enterprise Value3.89B

Important Dates

John Wiley & Sons, Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for December 9, 2026.

Earnings Date12/9/2026

Share Statistics

As of July 31, 2026, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. has 49.11M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding49.11M

Valuation Ratios

As of July 31, 2026, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 13.50. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.61, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 3.29.

PE Ratio13.50
PS Ratio1.61
PB Ratio3.29
P/TBV Ratio-1.81
P/FCF Ratio12.98
P/OCF Ratio9.22

Enterprise Valuation

As of July 31, 2026, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 9.82 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 2.33 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 15.62 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 3.89B versus a market cap of 2.62B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales2.33
EV / EBITDA9.82
EV / EBIT15.62

Financial Position

As of July 31, 2026, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 0.64, meaning it holds 0.6x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 172.50, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 8.47 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio0.64
Quick Ratio0.46
Debt / Equity172.50
Debt / EBITDA3.47
Interest Coverage8.47

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 25.91, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 7.01, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. The company generates approximately 343,523.51 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 4,850.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 20.93 indicates how many times John Wiley & Sons, Inc. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)25.91
Return on Assets (ROA)7.01
Revenue Per Employee343,523.51
Employee Count4,850.00
Inventory Turnover20.93

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. recorded an income tax benefit of -13.39M rather than an expense, typically from losses, carryforwards, or the release of a tax provision. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 184.80M, leaving 198.19M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax-13.39M

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.'s stock has gained approximately 44.10% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 50.94, while the 200-day moving average is 40.69.

52-Week Price Change44.10%
50-Day Moving Average50.94
200-Day Moving Average40.69

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. generated 1.67B in revenue and converted that into 198.19M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 3.92. EBITDA reached 395.96M, while operating income came in at 292.56M.

Revenue1.67B
Gross Profit1.24B
Operating Income292.56M
Pretax Income184.80M
Net Income198.19M
EBITDA395.96M
EBIT248.83M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)3.92

Balance Sheet

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As of July 31, 2026, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. holds 106.43M in cash and equivalents against 1.37B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 1.18B. Total book value stands at 797.04M, with working capital of -250.60M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents106.43M
Total Debt1.37B
Net Debt1.18B
Equity (Book Value)797.04M
Book Value Per Share16.23
Working Capital-250.60M

Cash Flow

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John Wiley & Sons, Inc. produced 290.25M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026. After subtracting -82.54M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 207.72M - equivalent to 4.14 per share.

Operating Cash Flow290.25M
Capital Expenditures-82.54M
Free Cash Flow207.72M
FCF Per Share4.14

Margins

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. posted a gross margin of 74.60, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 17.56 and net profit margin of 11.90 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin74.60
Operating Margin17.56
Pretax Margin11.09
Profit Margin11.90
EBITDA Margin23.77

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. paid dividends of 1.47 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 37.11 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 7.70, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield is negative at -10.37, meaning John Wiley & Sons, Inc. raised more capital through share issuance and new debt than it returned via dividends and buybacks.

Dividend Per Share1.47
Payout Ratio37.11
Shareholder Yield-10.37
FCF Yield7.70

Stock Splits

John Wiley & Sons, Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on June 1, 1999 with a 1:2 split ratio.

Last Split Date6/1/1999
Split Ratio1:2

Scores

As of July 31, 2026, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 5.99, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score5.99