John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.21 (As of Apr. 2026) — 48% Below Median


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GF Value €32.58
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What is John Wiley & Sons Dividend Payout Ratio?

John Wiley & Sons FRA:2F7 -1.91% 55 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21 as of Apr. 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 0.40. 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 325 Media - Diversified companies, John Wiley & Sons ranks better than 71.69% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. John Wiley & Sons's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.21.

The historical rank and industry rank for John Wiley & Sons's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:2F7' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33   Med: 0.4   Max: 0.57
Current: 0.34

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of John Wiley & Sons was 0.57. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.40.

FRA:2F7's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
71.69% of 325 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs FRA:2F7: 0.34

As of today (2026-07-01), the Dividend Yield % of John Wiley & Sons is 2.96%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of John Wiley & Sons was 4.85%. The lowest was 1.87%. And the median was 2.93%.

John Wiley & Sons's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was €0.30.

During the past 12 months, John Wiley & Sons's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of John Wiley & Sons was 21.80% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 8.40% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

John Wiley & Sons Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

John Wiley & Sons Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for John Wiley & Sons's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.

John Wiley & Sons Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

John Wiley & Sons Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.33 0.36 0.50 0.39 0.34

John Wiley & Sons Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.26 0.72 0.32 0.37 0.21

FRA:2F7 vs TDAY, SCHL, LEE: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, John Wiley & Sons's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, John Wiley & Sons's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where John Wiley & Sons's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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John Wiley & Sons Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

John Wiley & Sons's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Apr. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Apr. 2026 )
=1.214/ 3.582
=0.34

John Wiley & Sons's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Apr. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=0.304/ 1.428
=0.21

* 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.

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 mean?
John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 as of Apr. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on John Wiley & Sons and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 0.40. Over the past decade, John Wiley & Sons' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 0.57. According to the industry distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #92 out of 325 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 28.3%.
Is John Wiley & Sons' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
John Wiley & Sons' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 0.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 0.57. The Media - Diversified industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. John Wiley & Sons' value of 0.21 is 58% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #92 out of 325 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' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TDAY and SCHL?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #92 out of 325 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts John Wiley & Sons in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. John Wiley & Sons' value of 0.21 is 58% below this benchmark. Historically, John Wiley & Sons' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 0.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.40 vs. the industry median of 0.50, John Wiley & Sons has consistently been below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.50, based on 325 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. John Wiley & Sons's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 is 58% below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on John Wiley & Sons and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. John Wiley & Sons's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 0.40. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 0.40 and 58% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.50. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21 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 €41.00 is trading 25.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €32.58.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2F7:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.21 (48% below median its 10-year median of 0.40)
  • GF Value™: €32.58 vs. price of €41.00 (25.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58% below the Media - Diversified median (#92 of 325)

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 Business Description

Address 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ, USA, 07030
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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