John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
WLYCommunication ServicesNASDAQPublishing
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Daily timeframeJohn 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,. Valued at $2.14B, WLY is a mid-cap name in its sector. The company's Research segment provides scientific, technical, medical, and scholarly journals, as well as related content and services in the areas of physical sciences and engineering, health sciences, social sciences, and humanities, and life sciences.
Market Cap
$2.14B
Beta
0.79
P/E (TTM)
14.57
P/E (Fwd)
8.77
EPS (TTM)
$2.86
EPS (Fwd)
$4.75
ROE
21.5%
ROA
6.3%
Cash
$95.1M
Total Debt
$899.5M
Free CF
$158.7M
52W Change
6.5%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, WLY has $95.1M in cash with $899.5M in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company generates $158.7M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 21.5%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 6.3% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has pulled back from $2.08B (2022) to $1.68B (2025), a 19% decline worth watching.
The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing WLY.