John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
WLYBCommunication ServicesNASDAQPublishing · Last scanned Jun 3, 2026
Scan Results
Daily timeframePart of the communication services sector, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLYB) is listed under Publishing. At a $2.27B market cap, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ranks as a mid-cap company within communication services. 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
$2.27B
Beta
0.79
P/E (TTM)
15.46
P/E (Fwd)
—
EPS (TTM)
$2.86
EPS (Fwd)
—
ROE
21.5%
ROA
6.3%
Cash
$95.1M
Total Debt
$899.5M
Free CF
$158.7M
52W Change
14.7%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $95.1M in cash, though total debt stands at $899.5M. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Annual free cash flow of $158.7M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. 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 WLYB.