John Wiley & Sons [WLYB] vs Scholastic [SCHL] Detailed Stock Comparison
John Wiley & Sons
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: John Wiley & Sons wins in 13 metrics, Scholastic wins in 5 metrics, with 0 ties. John Wiley & Sons appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | John Wiley & Sons | Scholastic | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 24.78 | 36.53 | John Wiley & Sons |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 2.69 | 0.65 | Scholastic |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 120.01 | 42.20 | Scholastic |
| PEG Ratio | N/A | 9.38 | N/A |
| EV/EBITDA | 9.37 | 11.91 | John Wiley & Sons |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 5.02% | -0.12% | John Wiley & Sons |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 18.18% | 12.55% | John Wiley & Sons |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 18.18% | 12.55% | John Wiley & Sons |
| Return on Equity | 11.28% | -0.19% | John Wiley & Sons |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 5.50% | 1.01% | John Wiley & Sons |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $119.82M | $72.00M | John Wiley & Sons |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 4.16% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | -12.34% | -18.42% | John Wiley & Sons |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.17 | 0.38 | Scholastic |
| Enterprise Value | $2.84B | $892.87M | John Wiley & Sons |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 1.69 | 0.55 | Scholastic |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 74.93% | 59.22% | John Wiley & Sons |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $31 | $59 | Scholastic |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $1.53 | $-0.07 | John Wiley & Sons |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.96 | 1.18 | John Wiley & Sons |
Performance
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John Wiley & Sons vs Scholastic Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wiley & Sons | 0.00% | 0.00% | -7.02% | -10.25% | -2.28% | -10.37% |
| Scholastic | -0.49% | -1.68% | 14.68% | 29.31% | 30.90% | 16.04% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wiley & Sons | -12.34% | -16.37% | 13.94% | -21.83% | -17.73% | -17.73% |
| Scholastic | -18.42% | -47.97% | -2.85% | -43.06% | 2.64% | -32.50% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: John Wiley & Sons vs Scholastic
| Metric | WLYB | SCHL |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $1.96B | $613.22M |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Small cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 72 | 342,404 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 159 | 290,685 |
| Last Close | $39.49 | $24.53 |
| 52 Week Range | $37.27 - $52.90 | $15.77 - $34.18 |
| % from 52W High | -25.35% | -28.23% |
| All-Time High | $71.40 (Jun 11, 2018) | $56.82 (Apr 08, 2002) |
| % from All-Time High | -44.69% | -56.83% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.06% | 0.07% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 1.70% | -0.57% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.05% | 0.00% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.18% | 0.13% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.11% | 0.00% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 120.01 | 42.20 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $14.09 | $37.80 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $1.61 | $4.95 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $202.59M | $124.20M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $165.48M | $105.10M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 4.16% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.00 | $0.80 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: John Wiley & Sons vs Scholastic
| Metric | WLYB | SCHL |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 24.78 | 36.53 |
| Forward P/E | N/A | 9.38 |
| PEG Ratio | N/A | 9.38 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 1.17 | 0.38 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 2.69 | 0.65 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $1.96B | $613.22M |
| Enterprise Value | $2.84B | $892.87M |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 1.69 | 0.55 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 9.37 | 11.91 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.96 | 1.18 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $14.09 | $37.80 |
Financial Statements Comparison: John Wiley & Sons vs Scholastic
Financial Metrics
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EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
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Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | WLYB | SCHL |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $442.58M | $508.30M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $110.94M | $207.30M |
| Gross Profit | $331.64M | $301.00M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $88.96M | $56.00M |
| EBITDA | $128.19M | $79.10M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $52.27M | $48.90M |
| Income Tax | $-15.83M | $33.50M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $68.09M | $15.40M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | WLYB | SCHL |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $85.88M | $124.00M |
| Total Current Assets | $439.88M | $725.30M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $820.86M | $626.40M |
| Long-Term Debt | $870.92M | $341.50M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $752.21M | $946.50M |
| Retained Earnings | $1.59B | $999.70M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $66.13M | $103.90M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | WLYB | SCHL |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $110.07M | $66.10M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-19.13M | $-12.30M |
| Free Cash Flow | $125.11M | $94.60M |
| Debt Repayment | $-253.68M | $-28.10M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-25.00M | $-30.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | WLYB | SCHL |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 610 | 1.29M |
| Short Ratio | 0.39 | 4.81 |
| Short % of Float | 0.00% | 0.12% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 72 | 342,404 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 159 | 290,685 |
| Shares Outstanding | 53.39M | 26.69M |
| Float Shares | 40.38M | 19.35M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.94% | 0.18% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.03% | 0.93% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: John Wiley & Sons vs Scholastic
| Metric | WLYB | SCHL |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.00 | $0.80 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 4.16% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.93 | $0.80 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.99% | 0.63% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $2.80 | $2.40 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 26, 2023 | Apr 30, 2025 |