John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7) EV-to-EBITDA: 8.46 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 15% Below Median

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FRA:2F7 John Wiley & Sons Inc FRA:2F7
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Price €44.80
GF Value €32.61
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What is John Wiley & Sons EV-to-EBITDA?

John Wiley & Sons FRA:2F7 -0.88% 55 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.46 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 9.95. GuruFocus rates FRA:2F7 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €32.61. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 746 Media - Diversified companies, John Wiley & Sons ranks worse than 55.5% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, John Wiley & Sons's enterprise value is €2,932 Mil. John Wiley & Sons's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €347 Mil. Therefore, John Wiley & Sons's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.46.

The historical rank and industry rank for John Wiley & Sons's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:2F7' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.44   Med: 9.95   Max: 84.47
Current: 8.41

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of John Wiley & Sons was 84.47. The lowest was 6.44. And the median was 9.95.

FRA:2F7's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
55.5% of 746 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.265 vs FRA:2F7: 8.41

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-04), John Wiley & Sons's stock price is €44.80. John Wiley & Sons's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €3.620. Therefore, John Wiley & Sons's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 12.38.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


John Wiley & Sons  (FRA:2F7) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

John Wiley & Sons's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=44.80/3.620
=12.38

John Wiley & Sons's share price for today is €44.80.
John Wiley & Sons's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 €3.620.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


John Wiley & Sons EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


John Wiley & Sons EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for John Wiley & Sons's EV-to-EBITDA 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.

John Wiley & Sons EV-to-EBITDA Chart

John Wiley & Sons Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
EV-to-EBITDA
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John Wiley & Sons Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.15 8.64 8.32 6.64 6.85

FRA:2F7 vs TDAY, SCHL, LEE: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where John Wiley & Sons's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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John Wiley & Sons EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

John Wiley & Sons's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=2932.155/346.617
=8.46

John Wiley & Sons's current Enterprise Value is €2,932 Mil.
John Wiley & Sons's EBITDA 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 €347 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.46 mean?
John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.46 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on John Wiley & Sons. This is 15% below median its historical median of 9.95. Over the past decade, John Wiley & Sons' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.44 to 84.47. According to the industry distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #414 out of 746 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 55.5%.
Is John Wiley & Sons' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
John Wiley & Sons' current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.46 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 9.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.44 to a high of 84.47. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.27. John Wiley & Sons' value of 8.46 is 16.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #414 out of 746 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-EBITDA compare to TDAY and SCHL?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #414 out of 746 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places John Wiley & Sons in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.27. John Wiley & Sons' value of 8.46 is 16.4% above this benchmark. Historically, John Wiley & Sons' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.44 to 84.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.95 vs. the industry median of 7.27, 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-EBITDA for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 7.27, based on 746 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. John Wiley & Sons's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.46 is 16.4% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on John Wiley & Sons. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. John Wiley & Sons's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.46, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 9.95. 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-EBITDA of 8.46. The stock's GF Value™ is €32.61, compared to a current price of €44.80 — trading 37.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.46, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 9.95 and 16.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 7.27. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.46 as of Aug. 04, 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 €44.80 is trading 37.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €32.61.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2F7:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 8.46 (15% below median its 10-year median of 9.95)
  • GF Value™: €32.61 vs. price of €44.80 (37.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#414 of 746)

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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