John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 14.60% (As of Apr. 2026) — 112% Above Median

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FRA:2F7 John Wiley & Sons Inc FRA:2F7
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What is John Wiley & Sons 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

John Wiley & Sons FRA:2F7 54 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 14.60% as of Apr. 2026, which is 112% above its 10-year median of 6.90. GuruFocus rates FRA:2F7 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €33.06. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 755 Media - Diversified companies, John Wiley & Sons ranks better than 66.23% on this metric.

John Wiley & Sons's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €2.31.

During the past 12 months, John Wiley & Sons's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 21.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 14.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -6.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -4.20% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of John Wiley & Sons was 27.70% per year. The lowest was -52.90% per year. And the median was 6.90% per year.


John Wiley & Sons  (FRA:2F7) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation

EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.


John Wiley & Sons 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


FRA:2F7 vs TDAY, SCHL, LEE: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, John Wiley & Sons's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, John Wiley & Sons's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where John Wiley & Sons's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


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John Wiley & Sons 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 14.60% mean?
John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 14.60% as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for John Wiley & Sons and its competitors. This is 112% above median its historical median of 6.90. According to the industry distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #255 out of 755 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 33.8%.
Is John Wiley & Sons' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
John Wiley & Sons' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 14.60% is 112% above median its 10-year median of 6.90. The Media - Diversified industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.00. John Wiley & Sons' value of 14.60% is 386.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #255 out of 755 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, John Wiley & Sons has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does John Wiley & Sons' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to TDAY and SCHL?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #255 out of 755 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts John Wiley & Sons in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.00. John Wiley & Sons' value of 14.60% is 386.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.90 vs. the industry median of 3.00, 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Media - Diversified company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Media - Diversified companies is 3.00, based on 755 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. John Wiley & Sons's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 14.60% is 386.7% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for John Wiley & Sons and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. John Wiley & Sons's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 14.60%, which is 112% above median its own 10-year median of 6.90. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 14.60%. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.06, compared to a current price of €44.00 — trading 33.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 14.60%, which is 112% above median its 10-year median of 6.90 and 386.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 3.00. John Wiley & Sons' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 14.60% 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 €44.00 is trading 33.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €33.06.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2F7:

  • 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 14.60% (112% above median its 10-year median of 6.90)
  • GF Value™: €33.06 vs. price of €44.00 (33.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 386.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#255 of 755)

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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