John Wiley & SonsFRA:2F7 -1.91%55 ROA % is 21.06% as of Apr. 2026, which is 397% above its 10-year median of 4.24. 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 1,035 Media - Diversified companies, John Wiley & Sons ranks better than 88.31% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. John Wiley & Sons's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €463 Mil.
John Wiley & Sons's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €2,198 Mil. Therefore, John Wiley & Sons's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 21.06%.
The historical rank and industry rank for John Wiley & Sons's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:2F7'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.87 Med: 4.24 Max: 8.63
Current: 8.63
During the past 13 years, John Wiley & Sons's highest ROA % was 8.63%. The lowest was -6.87%. And the median was 4.24%.
FRA:2F7's ROA % is ranked better than 88.31% of 1035
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.65
vs FRA:2F7: 8.63
John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
John Wiley & Sons ROA % Related Terms
John Wiley & Sons ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for John Wiley & Sons's ROA % 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.
For the Publishing subindustry, John Wiley & Sons's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, John Wiley & Sons's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where John Wiley & Sons's ROA % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7) has a ROA % of 21.06% as of Apr. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on John Wiley & Sons and its competitors. This is 397% above median its historical median of 4.24. According to the industry distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #121 out of 1035 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is John Wiley & Sons' ROA % too high?
John Wiley & Sons' current ROA % of 21.06% is 397% above median its 10-year median of 4.24. The Media - Diversified industry median ROA % is 0.65. John Wiley & Sons' value of 21.06% is 3140% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #121 out of 1035 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' ROA % compare to TDAY and SCHL?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, John Wiley & Sons ranks #121 out of 1035 companies for ROA %. This places John Wiley & Sons in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 0.65. John Wiley & Sons' value of 21.06% is 3140% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.24 vs. the industry median of 0.65, 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 ROA % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median ROA % among Media - Diversified companies is 0.65, based on 1,035 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. John Wiley & Sons's current ROA % of 21.06% is 3140% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on John Wiley & Sons and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROA % is 0.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. John Wiley & Sons's current ROA % is 21.06%, which is 397% above median its own 10-year median of 4.24. 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 ROA % of 21.06%. 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 ROA % is 21.06%, which is 397% above median its 10-year median of 4.24 and 3140% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.65. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7), the current ROA % is 21.06% 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:
ROA %: 21.06% (397% above median its 10-year median of 4.24)
GF Value™: €32.58 vs. price of €41.00 (25.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3140% above the Media - Diversified median (#121 of 1035)
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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