Latest profit margin for John Wiley & Sons: 13.22% — see history and peer comparisons.
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John Wiley & Sons's profit margin stands at 13.22% as of April 2026. That compares with 5.02% in the prior-year period — up 163.5% year over year. That is below the Telecommunications sector average of 13.52%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.
John Wiley & Sons reported 13.22% in profit margin versus 5.02% a year earlier — a 163.5% year-over-year increase. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.
John Wiley & Sons sits lower the Telecommunications benchmark (13.52%) with a profit margin of 13.22%. That is roughly 2.2% below the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.
A profit margin of 13.22% for John Wiley & Sons means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.
The history chart shows how John Wiley & Sons's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places WLY next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.