John Wiley & SonsFRA:2F7 -1.91%55 Pretax Margin % is 21.20% as of Apr. 2026, which is 122% above its 10-year median of 9.57. 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 1,016 Media - Diversified companies, John Wiley & Sons ranks better than 80.61% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for John Wiley & Sons's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:2F7'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.99 Med: 9.57 Max: 12.83
Current: 12.83
FRA:2F7's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 80.61% of 1016
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.975
vs FRA:2F7: 12.83
John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
John Wiley & Sons Pretax Margin % Related Terms
John Wiley & Sons Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for John Wiley & Sons's Pretax 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: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, John Wiley & Sons's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, John Wiley & Sons's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where John Wiley & Sons's Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % of 21.20% as of Apr. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on John Wiley & Sons and its competitors. This is 122% above median its historical median of 9.57. According to the industry distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #197 out of 1016 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 19.4%.
Is John Wiley & Sons' Pretax Margin % too high?
John Wiley & Sons' current Pretax Margin % of 21.20% is 122% above median its 10-year median of 9.57. The Media - Diversified industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.98. John Wiley & Sons' value of 21.20% is 973.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #197 out of 1016 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 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does John Wiley & Sons' Pretax Margin % compare to TDAY and SCHL?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #197 out of 1016 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places John Wiley & Sons in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.98. John Wiley & Sons' value of 21.20% is 973.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.57 vs. the industry median of 1.98, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.98, based on 1,016 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. John Wiley & Sons's current Pretax Margin % of 21.20% is 973.4% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on John Wiley & Sons and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 1.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. John Wiley & Sons's current Pretax Margin % is 21.20%, which is 122% above median its own 10-year median of 9.57. 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 Pretax Margin % of 21.20%. 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 Pretax Margin % is 21.20%, which is 122% above median its 10-year median of 9.57 and 973.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.98. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7), the current Pretax Margin % is 21.20% 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:
Pretax Margin %: 21.20% (122% above median its 10-year median of 9.57)
GF Value™: €32.58 vs. price of €41.00 (25.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 973.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#197 of 1016)
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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