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7.9
Strong Buy

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY)

As of Sep 20, 2026, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY) scores 7.9/10 on AlphaStocks' five-model composite, #2 of 50 Communication Services stocks.

Communication Services / Publishing

S&P SmallCap 600

$48.05

Above average across most dimensions. A solid candidate.

Strong Buy

Score based on 4 of 5 models — moderate confidence

Data as of Sep 20, 2026

#2out of 50 in Communication Services

Is JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. a Good Investment in 2026?

JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. (WLY) scores 7.9 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Strong Buy rating. The Piotroski model rates JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. as Strong (8/9). The Lynch model is the least favorable, rating it Attractive. JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. ranks #2 out of 50 stocks in the Communication Services sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E11.5ROE13.2Market Cap3BDiv Yield3.2

Valuation

Trades at 12x earnings — near sector median of 26x.

Fair value estimate not available for this stock.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Strong

8/9

Buffett

Attractive

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Attractive

20% below fair value

Lynch

Attractive

Growth rate vs price (PEG)

Greenblatt

Strong

Earnings yield 9.3% · ROC 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. (WLY) a good investment?
As of Sep 20, 2026, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY) scores 7.9/10 on AlphaStocks' five-model composite, #2 of 50 Communication Services stocks. That score is above average across most investment dimensions. Trades at 12x earnings — near sector median of 26x.
What is JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC.'s Piotroski F-Score?
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC.'s Piotroski F-Score status is Strong. The raw score is 8/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is WLY overvalued or undervalued?
A precise fair value estimate is not available for WLY. Trades at 12x earnings — near sector median of 26x.
How does WLY compare to other Communication Services stocks?
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. ranks #2 out of 50 stocks in the Communication Services sector, placing it in the top 4% of its sector by composite score. This is a strong position relative to sector peers.
What do investment models say about WLY?
AlphaStocks evaluates WLY using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Strong; Buffett: Attractive; Graham: Attractive; Lynch: Attractive; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Strong. These models are combined into a single composite score of 7.9/10.

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