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John Wiley & SonsFRA:2F7 -6.22%55 EV-to-EBIT is 13.14 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 16.20. GuruFocus rates FRA:2F7 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €33.45. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 641 Media - Diversified companies, John Wiley & Sons ranks worse than 56.01% on this metric.
John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
John Wiley & Sons's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €2,342 Mil.
John Wiley & Sons's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €222 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
John Wiley & Sons EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for John Wiley & Sons's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Publishing subindustry, John Wiley & Sons's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, John Wiley & Sons's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where John Wiley & Sons's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
John Wiley & Sons's current Enterprise Value is €2,910 Mil.
John Wiley & Sons's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €222 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 13.14 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on John Wiley & Sons and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 16.20. According to the industry distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #359 out of 641 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 56%.
Is John Wiley & Sons' EV-to-EBIT too high?
John Wiley & Sons' current EV-to-EBIT of 13.14 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 16.20. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.82. John Wiley & Sons' value of 13.14 is 21.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #359 out of 641 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below 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' EV-to-EBIT compare to TDAY and SCHL?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #359 out of 641 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places John Wiley & Sons in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.82. John Wiley & Sons' value of 13.14 is 21.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.20 vs. the industry median of 10.82, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Media - Diversified companies is 10.82, based on 641 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. John Wiley & Sons's current EV-to-EBIT of 13.14 is 21.4% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on John Wiley & Sons and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. John Wiley & Sons's current EV-to-EBIT is 13.14, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 16.20. 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 EV-to-EBIT of 13.14. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.45, compared to a current price of €45.20 — trading 35.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 13.14, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 16.20 and 21.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 10.82. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7), the current EV-to-EBIT is 13.14 as of Aug. 03, 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 €45.20 is trading 35.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €33.45.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2F7:
EV-to-EBIT: 13.14 (19% below median its 10-year median of 16.20)
GF Value™: €33.45 vs. price of €45.20 (35.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#359 of 641)
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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