Start with its own history
At 12.26×, WLY is 62.8% below its 8-observation annual average. A lower multiple can reflect a lower price, higher earnings, or weaker growth expectations—not necessarily a bargain.
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John Wiley & Sons, Inc. P/E ratio
Current valuation, historical context, and peer comparisons.
Current P/E ratio
12.26×
62.8% belowthe 8-observation annual average
Share price51.865
÷Earnings per share4.23
Price and EPS in quote currency. Calculation details
Investors are paying 12.26 for every 1 of reported earnings per share.
P/E over time
2017 – 2026
Annual P/ESelected-period average 32.94×
3-year average18.84×2 positive annual observations
5-year average45.02×4 positive annual observations
10-year average32.94×8 positive annual observations
Peer median · TTM29.16×5 peers with positive P/E
Historical P/E ratios
Annual period-end data · 25 observations
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | 9.70× | -65.3% |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 27.97× | N/M |
| Apr 30, 2024 | N/M | N/M |
| Apr 30, 2023 | 123.26× | +544.3% |
| Apr 30, 2022 | 19.13× | -11.0% |
| Apr 30, 2021 | 21.49× | N/M |
| Apr 30, 2020 | N/M | N/M |
| Apr 30, 2019 | 15.71× | -20.2% |
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| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2018 | 19.69× | -26.0% |
| Apr 30, 2017 | 26.61× | +35.7% |
| Apr 30, 2016 | 19.60× | +3.7% |
| Apr 30, 2015 | 18.90× | -10.5% |
| Apr 30, 2014 | 21.13× | +36.1% |
| Apr 30, 2013 | 15.52× | +22.6% |
| Apr 30, 2012 | 12.66× | -29.7% |
| Apr 30, 2011 | 18.00× | +1.8% |
| Apr 30, 2010 | 17.69× | +14.8% |
| Apr 30, 2009 | 15.41× | -14.7% |
| Apr 30, 2008 | 18.06× | -15.6% |
| Apr 30, 2007 | 21.40× | +12.2% |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 19.08× | -27.2% |
| Apr 30, 2005 | 26.20× | +23.3% |
| Apr 30, 2004 | 21.25× | +23.1% |
| Apr 30, 2003 | 17.26× | -39.0% |
| Apr 30, 2002 | 28.30× | N/M |
Change is relative to the preceding observation. N/M values are excluded from averages.
How WLY compares
Company P/E vs. peer trailing-12-month ratios
| Company | P/E ratio |
|---|---|
 WLY This stockJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc. | 12.26× |
 IRDMIridium Communications Inc. | 29.16× |
 YELPYelp Inc. | 9.39× |
 CCOICogent Communications Holdings, Inc. | N/M |
 IHSIHS Holding Limited | 20.67× |
 DOYUDouYu International Holdings Limited | N/M |
 MSGEMadison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. | 56.77× |
 LIONLionsgate Studios Corp. | N/M |
 IASIntegral Ad Science Holding Corp. | 73.07× |
Peers are selected by the data provider. Business models and earnings definitions can differ.
Put the numbers in context
What does WLY’s P/E tell you?
Compare like with like
The median of the 5 positive peer ratios above is 29.16×. Check growth, margins, debt, and earnings quality before interpreting the gap. A faster-growing business may justify a higher multiple.
Check what drives earnings
One-off gains can temporarily lower P/E; unusual charges can raise it. Reported earnings and forward estimates answer different questions. Pair this view with return on equity and liquidity for a fuller picture.
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Current P/E
Share price 51.865 ÷ EPS 4.23 = 12.26×. Data is supplied by Financial Modeling Prep through Wisesheets. Quote feed updated Nov 2, 2026; this is not a real-time trading quote.
History & averages
Annual and quarterly P/E observations are provided separately from the current quote. Averages use the latest 3, 5, or 10 annual observations, excluding missing and nonpositive ratios. Pre-IPO observations are omitted. These are period-end observations, not daily averages.
Data definitions and limitations
The current quote feed does not specify the exact EPS filing-period end or whether EPS is basic or diluted. We do not label it as forward P/E. Peer ratios are explicitly trailing-12-month (TTM) values. Historical observations do not include independently verified price and EPS inputs. Sources may update on different schedules; rounded inputs can produce small calculation differences. Historical comparisons describe past pricing, not an estimate of fair value.
WLY P/E ratio: common questions
The essentials behind the numbers.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.'s current P/E is 12.26× based on the quote data last updated Nov 2, 2026. It represents the share price divided by reported earnings per share. Prices and earnings may refresh on different schedules.
Annual P/E uses earnings for a completed fiscal year. Trailing-12-month (TTM) P/E uses the latest four quarters, while forward P/E uses forecast earnings. These are not interchangeable. This page labels peer ratios as TTM and shows dated annual or quarterly historical observations; it does not show forward estimates.
N/M means not meaningful: the feed has no positive P/E for that observation. Negative or zero earnings should not be ranked as a low positive valuation multiple. N/M observations are excluded from the averages shown above.
Divide the share price by earnings per share (EPS). For example, a share price of 100 and EPS of 5 gives a P/E of 20×. This page uses the price and EPS supplied together in the quote when both are positive.
Price timestamps, EPS definitions, share classes, adjustments, and fiscal periods can differ. A forward P/E also uses forecast earnings rather than reported earnings. Compare the inputs and as-of dates before comparing two displayed ratios.
Not necessarily. The average describes previous market pricing, not fair value. Changes in earnings quality, growth expectations, debt, accounting, and business risk can justify a different multiple today.