John Wiley & SonsFRA:2F7 -1.55%56 EBITDA Margin % is 31.90% as of Apr. 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 20.85. 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. Among 1,022 Media - Diversified companies, John Wiley & Sons ranks better than 82% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. John Wiley & Sons's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €122 Mil. John Wiley & Sons's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €383 Mil. Therefore, John Wiley & Sons's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 31.90%.
John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
John Wiley & Sons EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
John Wiley & Sons EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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FRA:2F7 vs TDAY, SCHL, LEE: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, John Wiley & Sons's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, John Wiley & Sons's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where John Wiley & Sons's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % of 31.90% as of Apr. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on John Wiley & Sons and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 20.85. Over the past decade, John Wiley & Sons' EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 2.14 to 24.17. According to the industry distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #184 out of 1022 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 18%.
Is John Wiley & Sons' EBITDA Margin % too high?
John Wiley & Sons' current EBITDA Margin % of 31.90% is 53% above median its 10-year median of 20.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.14 to a high of 24.17. The Media - Diversified industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.17. John Wiley & Sons' value of 31.90% is 290.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #184 out of 1022 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 56/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does John Wiley & Sons' EBITDA Margin % compare to TDAY and SCHL?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #184 out of 1022 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places John Wiley & Sons in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.17. John Wiley & Sons' value of 31.90% is 290.5% above this benchmark. Historically, John Wiley & Sons' own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 2.14 to 24.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.85 vs. the industry median of 8.17, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 8.17, based on 1,022 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. John Wiley & Sons's current EBITDA Margin % of 31.90% is 290.5% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on John Wiley & Sons and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. John Wiley & Sons's current EBITDA Margin % is 31.90%, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 20.85. 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 EBITDA Margin % of 31.90%. 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 EBITDA Margin % is 31.90%, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 20.85 and 290.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 8.17. 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 EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7), the current EBITDA Margin % is 31.90% 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 €38.20 is trading 12% above its estimated GF Value™ of €34.10.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2F7:
EBITDA Margin %: 31.90% (53% above median its 10-year median of 20.85)
GF Value™: €34.10 vs. price of €38.20 (12% above fair value)
Industry Position: 290.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#184 of 1022)
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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