John Wiley & SonsFRA:2F7 -1.55%56 Net Margin % is 30.22% as of Apr. 2026, which is 340% above its 10-year median of 6.87. GuruFocus rates FRA:2F7 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €34.10. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,024 Media - Diversified companies, John Wiley & Sons ranks better than 86.62% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for John Wiley & Sons's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:2F7'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.7 Med: 6.87 Max: 13.22
Current: 13.22
FRA:2F7's Net Margin % is ranked better than 86.62% of 1024
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.225
vs FRA:2F7: 13.22
John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
John Wiley & Sons Net Margin % Related Terms
John Wiley & Sons Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for John Wiley & Sons's Net Margin % 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: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, John Wiley & Sons's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, John Wiley & Sons's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where John Wiley & Sons's Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % of 30.22% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on John Wiley & Sons and its competitors. This is 340% above median its historical median of 6.87. According to the industry distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #137 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is John Wiley & Sons' Net Margin % too high?
John Wiley & Sons' current Net Margin % of 30.22% is 340% above median its 10-year median of 6.87. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. John Wiley & Sons' value of 30.22% is 2366.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #137 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, John Wiley & Sons has a GF Score™ of 56/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does John Wiley & Sons' Net Margin % compare to TDAY and SCHL?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #137 out of 1024 companies for Net Margin %. This places John Wiley & Sons in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. John Wiley & Sons' value of 30.22% is 2366.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.87 vs. the industry median of 1.23, 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 Net Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Net Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.23, based on 1,024 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. John Wiley & Sons's current Net Margin % of 30.22% is 2366.9% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on John Wiley & Sons and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. John Wiley & Sons's current Net Margin % is 30.22%, which is 340% above median its own 10-year median of 6.87. 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 Net Margin % of 30.22%. The stock's GF Value™ is €34.10, compared to a current price of €38.20 — trading 12% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 30.22%, which is 340% above median its 10-year median of 6.87 and 2366.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.23. John Wiley & Sons' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7), the current Net Margin % is 30.22% 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 (FRA:2F7) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, John Wiley & Sons stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €38.20 is trading 12% above its estimated GF Value™ of €34.10.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2F7:
Net Margin %: 30.22% (340% above median its 10-year median of 6.87)
GF Value™: €34.10 vs. price of €38.20 (12% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2366.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#137 of 1024)
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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