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WLY · NYSE · United States · Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing
In shortJOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue stable (−0.1% last year).
Financial health
Solid
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 16.5% | 72/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 13.2% | 73/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 27.7% | 100/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 14.3% | 95/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 0.54× | 0/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.81× | 66/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 1.45× | 73/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | 6.31× | 46/100 |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 2.51 | 36/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 12.5% | 70/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 0.94× | 81/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 4 of 5 | 80/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 4 of 5 | 0/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 6.8% | 86/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 6.2% | 53/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | -6.0% | 0/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | 137.6% | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2026 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 2,083 | 2,020 | 1,873 | 1,678 | 1,677 |
| Cost of revenue | 701 | 693 | 580 | 431 | 432 |
| Gross profit | 1,382 | 1,327 | 1,293 | 1,246 | 1,245 |
| Selling, general & admin | 1,080 | 1,037 | 1,014 | 947 | 896 |
| Operating income | 219 | 56 | 52 | 221 | 277 |
| Interest expense | 20 | 38 | 49 | 53 | 44 |
| Pre-tax income | 210 | 33 | (187) | 143 | 215 |
| Income tax | 61 | 16 | 13 | 59 | (6.5) |
| Net income | 148 | 17 | (200) | 84 | 222 |
| Diluted EPS | $2.62 | $0.31 | −$3.65 | $1.53 | $4.16 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 57 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 53 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
2.51 Grey zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
8/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Jul 31, 2026 · Data updated Sep 4, 2026