John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7) Beta: -0.4117 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


FRA:2F7 John Wiley & Sons Inc FRA:2F7
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What is John Wiley & Sons Beta?

John Wiley & Sons FRA:2F7 -1.55% 56 Beta is -0.4117 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:2F7 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €34.10. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-25), John Wiley & Sons's Beta is -0.4117.


John Wiley & Sons  (FRA:2F7) Beta Explanation

Beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. We usually compare beta to 1. A beta of 1 indicates that the security's price will move with the market. A beta of less than 1 means that the security will be less volatile than the market. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.

Beta is primarily used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the Cost of Equity, which can be used in the calculation of WACC %. The formula of Cost of Equity is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)


John Wiley & Sons Beta Related Terms


John Wiley & Sons Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for John Wiley & Sons's Beta can be seen below:

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John Wiley & Sons Beta Chart

John Wiley & Sons Annual Data
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Beta
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John Wiley & Sons Quarterly Data
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FRA:2F7 vs TDAY, SCHL, LEE: Beta Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, John Wiley & Sons's Beta, along with its competitors' market caps and Beta data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


John Wiley & Sons Beta vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, John Wiley & Sons's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where John Wiley & Sons's Beta falls into.


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John Wiley & Sons Beta Calculation

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. A stock's beta can be calculated by dividing the product of the covariance of the individual stock's returns and the market's returns by the variance of the market's returns over a specified period. Basically, GuruFocus uses the returns calculated over three-year period.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beta →
What does a Beta of -0.4117 mean?
John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7) has a Beta of -0.4117 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for John Wiley & Sons and its competitors.
Is John Wiley & Sons' Beta too high?
John Wiley & Sons' current Beta is -0.4117. Overall, John Wiley & Sons has a GF Score™ of 56/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does John Wiley & Sons' Beta compare to TDAY and SCHL?
John Wiley & Sons' Beta of -0.4117 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beta for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Beta depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Beta should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beta mean?
A high Beta can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for John Wiley & Sons and its competitors. John Wiley & Sons's current Beta is -0.4117. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is John Wiley & Sons stock overvalued right now?
John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7) has a current Beta of -0.4117. The stock's GF Value™ is €34.10, compared to a current price of €38.20 — trading 12% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.4117. John Wiley & Sons' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beta calculated?
Beta is calculated from a company's financial statements. For John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7), the current Beta is -0.4117 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, John Wiley & Sons stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €38.20 is trading 12% above its estimated GF Value™ of €34.10.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2F7:

  • Beta: -0.4117
  • GF Value™: €34.10 vs. price of €38.20 (12% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2F7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


John Wiley & Sons Business Description

Address 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ, USA, 07030
John Wiley & Sons Inc is a publisher and a trusted leader in research and learning. The company segment includes: Research, which includes the reporting lines of Research Publishing and Research Solutions, and Learning includes the Academic and Professional reporting lines and consists of publishing, courseware, and assessments. Its industry-principal content, services, platforms, and knowledge networks are tailored to meet the evolving needs of its customers and partners, including researchers, students, instructors, professionals, institutions, and corporations. The company empowers knowledge-seekers to transform today's obstacles into tomorrow's brightest opportunities. For more than two centuries, the company has been delivering on its timeless mission to unlock human potential.
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