AlphaStocks
5.6
Consider Buy

JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. (WLY)

Communication Services / Publishing

S&P SmallCap 600

$38.75

Middle of the pack. No strong signal either way.

Consider Buy

Score based on 4 of 5 models — moderate confidence

#415out of 1127 in Communication Services

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

JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. (WLY) scores 5.6 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Consider Buy rating. The Piotroski model rates JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. as Strong (7/9). However, the Graham model rates it Caution — 20% above fair value. JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. currently trades above its estimated fair value of $37, suggesting limited upside at current prices. JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. ranks #415 out of 1127 stocks in the Communication Services sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E25.3ROE5.4Market Cap2BDiv Yield3.7

Estimated Fair Value

$36.596% above

Trading near estimated fair value.

Model-based estimate, not a price target.

5-Model Analysis

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

Piotroski

Strong

7/9

Buffett

Attractive

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Caution

20% above fair value

Lynch

Neutral

Growth rate vs price (PEG)

Greenblatt

Attractive

Top half (rank 40%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. (WLY) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. (WLY) scores 5.6 out of 10, earning a Consider Buy rating. This is a middle-of-the-pack score with no strong signal either way. Trading near estimated fair value.
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 7/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is WLY overvalued or undervalued?
Based on AlphaStocks' model-based fair value estimate of $37, WLY appears overvalued. The stock currently trades 6% above its estimated fair value. Trading near estimated fair value.
How does WLY compare to other Communication Services stocks?
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. ranks #415 out of 1127 stocks in the Communication Services sector, placing it in the top 37% of its sector by composite score. This is an above-average 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: Caution; Lynch: Neutral; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Attractive. These models are combined into a single composite score of 5.6/10.

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