John Wiley & SonsFRA:2F7 -1.91%55 FCF Yield % is 7.22 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 7.13. GuruFocus rates FRA:2F7 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €32.58. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,026 Media - Diversified companies, John Wiley & Sons ranks better than 69.01% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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John Wiley & Sons FCF Yield % Historical Data
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FRA:2F7 vs TDAY, SCHL, LEE: FCF Yield % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, John Wiley & Sons's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, John Wiley & Sons's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where John Wiley & Sons's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % of 7.22 as of Jul. 01, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on John Wiley & Sons and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.13. Over the past decade, John Wiley & Sons' FCF Yield % has ranged from 3.01 to 11.68. According to the industry distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #318 out of 1026 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 31%.
Is John Wiley & Sons' FCF Yield % too high?
John Wiley & Sons' current FCF Yield % of 7.22 is near median its 10-year median of 7.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.01 to a high of 11.68. The Media - Diversified industry median FCF Yield % is 1.65. John Wiley & Sons' value of 7.22 is 338.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #318 out of 1026 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above 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' FCF Yield % compare to TDAY and SCHL?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #318 out of 1026 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts John Wiley & Sons in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.65. John Wiley & Sons' value of 7.22 is 338.9% above this benchmark. Historically, John Wiley & Sons' own FCF Yield % has ranged from 3.01 to 11.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.13 vs. the industry median of 1.65, 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 FCF Yield % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median FCF Yield % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.65, based on 1,026 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. John Wiley & Sons's current FCF Yield % of 7.22 is 338.9% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on John Wiley & Sons and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. John Wiley & Sons's current FCF Yield % is 7.22, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.13. 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 FCF Yield % of 7.22. The stock's GF Value™ is €32.58, compared to a current price of €41.00 — trading 25.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 7.22, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.13 and 338.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.65. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7), the current FCF Yield % is 7.22 as of Jul. 01, 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 €41.00 is trading 25.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €32.58.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2F7:
FCF Yield %: 7.22 (near median its 10-year median of 7.13)
GF Value™: €32.58 vs. price of €41.00 (25.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 338.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#318 of 1026)
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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