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John Wiley & Sons P/E Ratio

Latest P/E ratio for John Wiley & Sons: 12.37 — see history and peer comparisons.

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P/E Ratio

12.37

P/E Ratio

12.37

The P/E ratio compares a company's stock price to its earnings per share. A lower P/E ratio may indicate that the stock is undervalued.

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John Wiley & Sons (WLY) FAQ

John Wiley & Sons (WLY) currently reports a P/E ratio of 12.37. That is below the Telecommunications sector average of 13.34. Use the charts on this page to explore John Wiley & Sons's P/E ratio history and peer comparisons.

John Wiley & Sons's P/E ratio of 12.37 is lower than the Telecommunications sector average of 13.34. That is roughly 7.3% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

The P/E ratio is a valuation multiple that relates John Wiley & Sons's market price to a fundamental measure such as earnings, sales, or book value. At 12.37, WLY can look expensive or cheap only in context — versus its own history, growth rate, and Telecommunications peers. Higher multiples often price in stronger expected growth; lower ones can signal value or concern.

Start with the current P/E ratio of 12.37, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Telecommunications average is 13.34. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for John Wiley & Sons, and consider following WLY for alerts when major investors trade the stock.

John Wiley & Sons is classified in the Telecommunications sector. On P/E ratio, it currently shows 12.37 versus a sector average near 13.34. Sector peers often share similar capital intensity and growth regimes, so relative rankings inside Telecommunications are usually more informative than comparing WLY with unrelated industries.