John Wiley & SonsFRA:2F7 -0.44%55 Buyback Yield % is 3.74 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 108% above its 10-year median of 1.80. GuruFocus rates FRA:2F7 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €33.51. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Media - Diversified companies, John Wiley & Sons ranks better than 87.42% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for John Wiley & Sons's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FRA:2F7 vs TDAY, SCHL, LEE: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, John Wiley & Sons's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, John Wiley & Sons's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where John Wiley & Sons's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.74 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on John Wiley & Sons and its competitors. This is 108% above median its historical median of 1.80. Over the past decade, John Wiley & Sons' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.22 to 5.89. According to the industry distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #41 out of 326 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 12.6%.
Is John Wiley & Sons' Buyback Yield % too high?
John Wiley & Sons' current Buyback Yield % of 3.74 is 108% above median its 10-year median of 1.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 5.89. Based on the distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #41 out of 326 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, John Wiley & Sons has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does John Wiley & Sons' Buyback Yield % compare to TDAY and SCHL?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #41 out of 326 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places John Wiley & Sons in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, John Wiley & Sons' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.22 to 5.89 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on John Wiley & Sons and its competitors. John Wiley & Sons's current Buyback Yield % is 3.74, which is 108% above median its own 10-year median of 1.80. 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 Buyback Yield % of 3.74. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.51, compared to a current price of €45.40 — trading 35.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.74, which is 108% above median its 10-year median of 1.80. John Wiley & Sons' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.74 as of Jul. 08, 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 €45.40 is trading 35.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €33.51.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2F7:
Buyback Yield %: 3.74 (108% above median its 10-year median of 1.80)
GF Value™: €33.51 vs. price of €45.40 (35.5% above fair value)
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 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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