John Wiley & SonsFRA:2F7 +5.24%55 Days Inventory is 15.94 as of Apr. 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 22.61. GuruFocus rates FRA:2F7 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €32.31. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 665 Media - Diversified companies, John Wiley & Sons ranks better than 58.2% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for John Wiley & Sons's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:2F7'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.72 Med: 22.61 Max: 38.49
Current: 17.72
During the past 13 years, John Wiley & Sons's highest Days Inventory was 38.49. The lowest was 17.72. And the median was 22.61.
FRA:2F7's Days Inventory is ranked better than 58.2% of 665
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 28.7
vs FRA:2F7: 17.72
John Wiley & Sons's Days Inventory
declined
from Apr. 2025 (20.70) to Apr. 2026 (15.94).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
John Wiley & Sons's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 5.72.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
John Wiley & Sons's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.04.
John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
John Wiley & Sons's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
John Wiley & Sons's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
John Wiley & Sons Days Inventory Related Terms
John Wiley & Sons Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for John Wiley & Sons's Days Inventory 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: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, John Wiley & Sons's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, John Wiley & Sons's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where John Wiley & Sons's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 15.94 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on John Wiley & Sons and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 22.61. Over the past decade, John Wiley & Sons' Days Inventory has ranged from 17.72 to 38.49. According to the industry distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #278 out of 665 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 41.8%.
Is John Wiley & Sons' Days Inventory too high?
John Wiley & Sons' current Days Inventory of 15.94 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 22.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.72 to a high of 38.49. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Inventory is 28.70. John Wiley & Sons' value of 15.94 is 44.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #278 out of 665 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' Days Inventory compare to TDAY and SCHL?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #278 out of 665 companies for Days Inventory. This puts John Wiley & Sons in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 28.70. John Wiley & Sons' value of 15.94 is 44.5% below this benchmark. Historically, John Wiley & Sons' own Days Inventory has ranged from 17.72 to 38.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.61 vs. the industry median of 28.70, John Wiley & Sons has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Inventory among Media - Diversified companies is 28.70, based on 665 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. John Wiley & Sons's current Days Inventory of 15.94 is 44.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on John Wiley & Sons and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Inventory is 28.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. John Wiley & Sons's current Days Inventory is 15.94, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 22.61. 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 Days Inventory of 15.94. The stock's GF Value™ is €32.31, compared to a current price of €44.20 — trading 36.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 15.94, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 22.61 and 44.5% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 28.70. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7), the current Days Inventory is 15.94 as of Apr. 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 €44.20 is trading 36.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €32.31.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2F7:
Days Inventory: 15.94 (30% below median its 10-year median of 22.61)
GF Value™: €32.31 vs. price of €44.20 (36.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.5% below the Media - Diversified median (#278 of 665)
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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