WLY JOHN WILEY & SONS PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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As at Jul 11, 2025, the WLY stock has a PE ratio of 27.29. This is based on the current EPS of $1.56 and the stock price of $42.57 per share.
WLY PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of JOHN WILEY & SONS over the last ten years is 26.22. The current 27.29 PE ratio is 4.1% above the historical average. In the past ten years, WLY's PE ratio was at its highest in the Apr 2023 quarter at 124.42, with a price of $38.57 and an EPS of $0.31. The Jan 2016 quarter recorded the bottom point at 15.37, with a price of $41.8 and an EPS of $2.72.
JOHN WILEY & SONS PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 550.39% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -28.13% in 2012
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27.97 | N/A | $43.64 | $1.56 |
| 2024 | N/A | N/A | $37.57 | -$3.65 |
| 2023 | 124.42 | 550.39% | $38.57 | $0.31 |
| 2022 | 19.13 | -10.98% | $50.89 | $2.66 |
| 2021 | 21.49 | N/A | $56.94 | $2.65 |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | $37.55 | -$1.32 |
| 2019 | 15.71 | -19.72% | $46.18 | $2.94 |
| 2018 | 19.57 | -26.48% | $65.95 | $3.37 |
| 2017 | 26.62 | 34.72% | $52.7 | $1.98 |
| 2016 | 19.76 | 4.55% | $49.59 | $2.51 |
| 2015 | 18.9 | -10.21% | $56.88 | $3.01 |
| 2014 | 21.05 | 33.99% | $57.46 | $2.73 |
| 2013 | 15.71 | 22.73% | $38.17 | $2.43 |
| 2012 | 12.8 | -28.13% | $45.19 | $3.53 |
| 2011 | 17.81 | 3.25% | $50.93 | $2.86 |
JOHN WILEY & SONS PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | 27.97 | -49.43% | $43.64 | $1.56 |
| Jan 2025 | 55.31 | N/A | $40.93 | $0.74 |
| Oct 2024 | N/A | N/A | $49.3 | -$0.91 |
| Jul 2024 | N/A | N/A | $47.75 | -$2.01 |
| Apr 2024 | N/A | N/A | $37.57 | -$3.65 |
| Jan 2024 | N/A | N/A | $33.84 | -$2.87 |
| Oct 2023 | N/A | N/A | $30.27 | -$2.08 |
| Jul 2023 | N/A | N/A | $34.23 | -$1.04 |
| Apr 2023 | 124.42 | N/A | $38.57 | $0.31 |
| Jan 2023 | N/A | N/A | $45.8 | -$0.15 |
| Oct 2022 | 23.84 | -5.06% | $42.19 | $1.77 |
| Jul 2022 | 25.11 | 31.26% | $52.22 | $2.08 |
| Apr 2022 | 19.13 | -1.24% | $50.89 | $2.66 |
| Jan 2022 | 19.37 | -14.56% | $50.75 | $2.62 |
| Oct 2021 | 22.67 | 0.67% | $54.17 | $2.39 |
WLY Price vs fair value
WLY average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of WLY is greater than its 10-year historical average, but it is lower than the 3 and 5-year averages.
WLY PE vs peers
WLY's PE ratio is lower than its peer stock SCHL.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| WLY JOHN WILEY & SONS INC | 27.29 | $2.27B |
| SCHL Scholastic Corp | 35.75 | $572.43M |
Frequently asked questions
What is JOHN WILEY & SONS's PE ratio?
As of Jul 11, 2025, WLY stock has a price to earnings ratio of 27.29.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for JOHN WILEY & SONS (WLY)?
As an average over the last 3 years, WLY stock has a PE ratio of 51.33.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for JOHN WILEY & SONS (WLY)?
As an average over the last 5 years, WLY stock has a PE ratio of 36.18.
What is the highest PE ratio for WLY?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 124.42 in the Apr 2023 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for WLY compare to its historical average?
WLY's current price to earnings ratio is 4.1% above its 10-year historical average.
How is WLY's PE ratio calculated (JOHN WILEY & SONS PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the PE ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Jul 11, 2025), JOHN WILEY & SONS's stock price is $42.57. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Apr 2025 is $1.56. Therefore, JOHN WILEY & SONS's P/E ratio for today is 27.29. PE RATIO(27.29) = STOCK PRICE($42.57) / TTM EPS($1.56)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.