John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7) Tax Rate %: -42.51% (As of Apr. 2026)

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FRA:2F7 John Wiley & Sons Inc FRA:2F7
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What is John Wiley & Sons Tax Rate %?

John Wiley & Sons FRA:2F7 -1.36% 55 Tax Rate % is -42.51% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:2F7 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €32.98. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. John Wiley & Sons's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €-35 Mil. John Wiley & Sons's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €81 Mil. Therefore, John Wiley & Sons's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -42.51%.

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John Wiley & Sons Tax Rate % Historical Data

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John Wiley & Sons Tax Rate % Chart

John Wiley & Sons Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Tax Rate %
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John Wiley & Sons Quarterly Data
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John Wiley & Sons Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

John Wiley & Sons's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Apr. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Apr. 2026 )
=-5.584/183.899
=-3.04 %

John Wiley & Sons's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=-34.52/81.202
=-42.51 %

* 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 Tax Rate % of -42.51% mean?
John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7) has a Tax Rate % of -42.51% as of Apr. 2026.
Is John Wiley & Sons' Tax Rate % too high?
John Wiley & Sons' current Tax Rate % is -42.51%. 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' Tax Rate % compare to TDAY and SCHL?
John Wiley & Sons' Tax Rate % of -42.51% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Rate % for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Tax Rate % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. John Wiley & Sons's current Tax Rate % is -42.51%. 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 Tax Rate % of -42.51%. The stock's GF Value™ is €32.98, compared to a current price of €43.40 — trading 31.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is -42.51%. 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 Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7), the current Tax Rate % is -42.51% 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 €43.40 is trading 31.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €32.98.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2F7:

  • Tax Rate %: -42.51%
  • GF Value™: €32.98 vs. price of €43.40 (31.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 7 warning signs

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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