John Wiley & SonsFRA:2F7 -1.91%55 Median PS Value is €37.70 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 0.90. 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 575 Media - Diversified companies, John Wiley & Sons ranks worse than 69.91% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for John Wiley & Sons's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:2F7'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.64 Med: 0.9 Max: 1.27
Current: 1.09
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of John Wiley & Sons was 1.27. The lowest was 0.64. And the median was 0.90.
FRA:2F7's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 69.91% of 575
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.8
vs FRA:2F7: 1.09
John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
John Wiley & Sons's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
41.00
/
37.70
=
1.09
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
John Wiley & Sons Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for John Wiley & Sons's Median PS Value 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.
FRA:2F7 vs TDAY, SCHL, LEE: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, John Wiley & Sons's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, John Wiley & Sons's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where John Wiley & Sons's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 1.3994.
John Wiley & Sons's Revenue per Share 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 €26.941.
* 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 Median PS Value of €37.70 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on John Wiley & Sons and its competitors. This is 4089% above median its historical median of 0.90. Over the past decade, John Wiley & Sons' Median PS Value has ranged from 0.64 to 1.27. According to the industry distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #402 out of 575 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 69.9%.
Is John Wiley & Sons' Median PS Value too high?
John Wiley & Sons' current Median PS Value of €37.70 is 4089% above median its 10-year median of 0.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.64 to a high of 1.27. Based on the distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #402 out of 575 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' Median PS Value compare to TDAY and SCHL?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #402 out of 575 companies for Median PS Value. This places John Wiley & Sons in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.80. Historically, John Wiley & Sons' own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.64 to 1.27 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Median PS Value for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Median PS Value among Media - Diversified companies is 0.80, based on 575 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on John Wiley & Sons and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. John Wiley & Sons's current Median PS Value is €37.70, which is 4089% above median its own 10-year median of 0.90. 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 Median PS Value of €37.70. 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 Median PS Value is €37.70, which is 4089% above median its 10-year median of 0.90. 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 Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7), the current Median PS Value is €37.70 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:
Median PS Value: €37.70 (4089% above median its 10-year median of 0.90)
GF Value™: €32.58 vs. price of €41.00 (25.8% above fair value)
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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