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Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. John Wiley & Sons's interest expense for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was R$ -49 Mil.
Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was R$-234 Mil.
John Wiley & Sons (BSP:J2WA34) Interest Expense Explanation
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
John Wiley & Sons Interest Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for John Wiley & Sons's Interest Expense can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.
Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R$-234 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 (BSP:J2WA34) has a Interest Expense of R$-234 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on John Wiley & Sons and its competitors.
Is John Wiley & Sons' Interest Expense too high?
John Wiley & Sons' current Interest Expense is R$-234 Mil. Overall, John Wiley & Sons has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does John Wiley & Sons' Interest Expense compare to TDAY and SCHL?
John Wiley & Sons' Interest Expense of R$-234 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Interest Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on John Wiley & Sons and its competitors. John Wiley & Sons's current Interest Expense is R$-234 Mil. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, John Wiley & Sons (BSP:J2WA34) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$37.89, compared to a current price of R$49.05 — trading 29.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R$-234 Mil. John Wiley & Sons' overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For John Wiley & Sons (BSP:J2WA34), the current Interest Expense is R$-234 Mil 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 (BSP:J2WA34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, John Wiley & Sons stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$49.05 is trading 29.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$37.89.
GuruFocus considers John Wiley & Sons to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:J2WA34:
Interest Expense: R$-234 Mil
GF Value™: R$37.89 vs. price of R$49.05 (29.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:J2WA34 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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