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The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. John Wiley & Sons's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €383 Mil. John Wiley & Sons's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €190 Mil.
Hence, John Wiley & Sons's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 2.02.
John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7) Receivables Turnover Explanation
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
John Wiley & Sons Receivables Turnover Related Terms
John Wiley & Sons Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for John Wiley & Sons's Receivables Turnover 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: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, John Wiley & Sons's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, John Wiley & Sons's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where John Wiley & Sons's Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover of 2.02 as of Apr. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on John Wiley & Sons and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #303 out of 1007 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 30.1%.
Is John Wiley & Sons' Receivables Turnover too high?
John Wiley & Sons' current Receivables Turnover is 2.02. The Media - Diversified industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.31. John Wiley & Sons' value of 2.02 is 62% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #303 out of 1007 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, John Wiley & Sons has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does John Wiley & Sons' Receivables Turnover compare to TDAY and SCHL?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #303 out of 1007 companies for Receivables Turnover. This puts John Wiley & Sons in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.31. John Wiley & Sons' value of 2.02 is 62% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Media - Diversified companies is 5.31, based on 1,007 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. John Wiley & Sons's current Receivables Turnover of 2.02 is 62% 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on John Wiley & Sons and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 5.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. John Wiley & Sons's current Receivables Turnover is 2.02. 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 Receivables Turnover of 2.02. The stock's GF Value™ is €32.24, compared to a current price of €42.60 — trading 32.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 2.02 and 62% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 5.31. John Wiley & Sons' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7), the current Receivables Turnover is 2.02 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 €42.60 is trading 32.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €32.24.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2F7:
Receivables Turnover: 2.02
GF Value™: €32.24 vs. price of €42.60 (32.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 62% below the Media - Diversified median (#303 of 1007)
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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