John Wiley & SonsFRA:2F7 +2.44%55 EV-to-FCF is 19.16 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 18.23. GuruFocus rates FRA:2F7 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €31.75. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 611 Media - Diversified companies, John Wiley & Sons ranks worse than 63.5% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, John Wiley & Sons's Enterprise Value is €2,878 Mil.
John Wiley & Sons's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €150 Mil. Therefore, John Wiley & Sons's EV-to-FCF for today is 19.16.
The historical rank and industry rank for John Wiley & Sons's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:2F7'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.66 Med: 18.23 Max: 35.77
Current: 18.55
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of John Wiley & Sons was 35.77. The lowest was 9.66. And the median was 18.23.
FRA:2F7's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 63.5% of 611
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.49
vs FRA:2F7: 18.55
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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:
John Wiley & Sons's share price for today is €42.00.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
John Wiley & Sons EV-to-FCF Related Terms
John Wiley & Sons EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for John Wiley & Sons's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, John Wiley & Sons's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where John Wiley & Sons's EV-to-FCF falls into.
John Wiley & Sons's current Enterprise Value is €2,878 Mil.
John Wiley & Sons's Free Cash Flow 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 €150 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-FCF of 19.16 as of Jul. 02, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on John Wiley & Sons and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.23. Over the past decade, John Wiley & Sons' EV-to-FCF has ranged from 9.66 to 35.77. According to the industry distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #388 out of 611 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 63.5%.
Is John Wiley & Sons' EV-to-FCF too high?
John Wiley & Sons' current EV-to-FCF of 19.16 is near median its 10-year median of 18.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.66 to a high of 35.77. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.49. John Wiley & Sons' value of 19.16 is 66.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #388 out of 611 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-FCF compare to TDAY and SCHL?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #388 out of 611 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places John Wiley & Sons in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.49. John Wiley & Sons' value of 19.16 is 66.8% above this benchmark. Historically, John Wiley & Sons' own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 9.66 to 35.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.23 vs. the industry median of 11.49, 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-FCF for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Media - Diversified companies is 11.49, based on 611 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. John Wiley & Sons's current EV-to-FCF of 19.16 is 66.8% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on John Wiley & Sons and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 11.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. John Wiley & Sons's current EV-to-FCF is 19.16, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.23. 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-FCF of 19.16. The stock's GF Value™ is €31.75, compared to a current price of €42.00 — trading 32.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 19.16, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.23 and 66.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.49. 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7), the current EV-to-FCF is 19.16 as of Jul. 02, 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 €42.00 is trading 32.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €31.75.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2F7:
EV-to-FCF: 19.16 (near median its 10-year median of 18.23)
GF Value™: €31.75 vs. price of €42.00 (32.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 66.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#388 of 611)
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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