WLYB:NYE-John Wiley & Sons B (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Publishing |

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USD 39.2

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Market Cap

USD 2.03B

Volume

11.00

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Largest Industry Peers for Publishing

Symbol Name Price(Change) Market Cap
PSO Pearson PLC ADR

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USD 8.73B
NYT New York Times Company

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USD 7.10B
WLY John Wiley & Sons

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USD 2.05B
GCI Gannett Co Inc

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USD 0.35B
BST BlackRock Science & Tech Tr

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USD 0.08B

ETFs Containing WLYB

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Publishing) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 21.89% 100% F 94% A
Dividend Return 1.09% 40% F 54% F
Total Return 22.98% 100% F 94% A
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 2.43% 33% F 47% F
Dividend Return 3.66% 60% D- 55% F
Total Return 6.09% 33% F 45% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -11.71% 33% F 8% B-
Dividend Return -10.17% 33% F 8% B-
Total Return 1.54% 67% D+ 37% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 13.03% 83% B 73% C
Risk Adjusted Return -78.07% 33% F 3% F
Market Capitalization 2.03B 50% F 65% D

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Underpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.