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John Wiley & SonsFRA:2F7 +3.07%55 Debt-to-Equity is 0.91 as of Apr. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 0.88. GuruFocus rates FRA:2F7 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €33.36. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 834 Media - Diversified companies, John Wiley & Sons ranks worse than 75.54% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for John Wiley & Sons's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:2F7'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 0.88 Max: 1.2
Current: 0.91
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of John Wiley & Sons was 1.20. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.88.
FRA:2F7's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 75.54% of 834
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.26
vs FRA:2F7: 0.91
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
John Wiley & Sons Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
John Wiley & Sons Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for John Wiley & Sons's Debt-to-Equity 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: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, John Wiley & Sons's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, John Wiley & Sons's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where John Wiley & Sons's Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity of 0.91 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on John Wiley & Sons and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.88. Over the past decade, John Wiley & Sons' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.30 to 1.20. According to the industry distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #630 out of 834 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 75.5%.
Is John Wiley & Sons' Debt-to-Equity too high?
John Wiley & Sons' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.91 is near median its 10-year median of 0.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 1.20. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. John Wiley & Sons' value of 0.91 is 250% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #630 out of 834 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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' Debt-to-Equity compare to TDAY and SCHL?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #630 out of 834 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places John Wiley & Sons in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. John Wiley & Sons' value of 0.91 is 250% above this benchmark. Historically, John Wiley & Sons' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.30 to 1.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.88 vs. the industry median of 0.26, John Wiley & Sons has consistently been above 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Media - Diversified companies is 0.26, based on 834 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. John Wiley & Sons's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.91 is 250% above 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on John Wiley & Sons and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. John Wiley & Sons's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.91, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.88. 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 Debt-to-Equity of 0.91. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.36, compared to a current price of €47.00 — trading 40.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.91, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.88 and 250% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.26. 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 Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.91 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 €47.00 is trading 40.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €33.36.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2F7:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.91 (near median its 10-year median of 0.88)
GF Value™: €33.36 vs. price of €47.00 (40.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 250% above the Media - Diversified median (#630 of 834)
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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