WLY FCF Yield: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
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WLY's fcf yield is higher than 82% of the last 10 years.
FCF Yield History
WLY FCF Yield by year
Yearly range of WLY’s fcf yield from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from 3.8% to 12.6%, averaging 7.4%.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.0% | 8.7% | 12.6% | 8.9% |
| 2025 | 4.5% | 6.3% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 2024 | 3.8% | 5.4% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 2023 | 4.5% | 8.2% | 11.0% | 9.2% |
| 2022 | 7.1% | 8.3% | 10.3% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | 6.1% | 7.7% | 9.1% | 7.3% |
| 2020 | 6.2% | 9.2% | 11.8% | 8.1% |
| 2019 | 3.8% | 6.4% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| 2018 | 4.3% | 5.3% | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 2017 | 4.4% | 8.3% | 12.0% | 4.4% |
| 2016 | 8.1% | 9.3% | 11.3% | 11.3% |
Free cash flow generated divided by market capitalisation. Often more reliable than earnings yield because it reflects actual cash — harder to inflate through accounting choices.
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap × 100%Think of it as the "cash earnings yield" on your investment. High FCF yield vs history suggests the market may be undervaluing the company's real cash generation ability.
- FCF can be lumpy year-to-year due to irregular capex or working capital swings. Look at 3–5 year trends, not single-year readings.
- Businesses intentionally reinvesting for growth will show low or negative FCF yield by design — this metric is less useful for high-growth phase companies.
Is WLY FCF Yield High or Low Right Now?
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.'s FCF Yield is currently 8.9%, which is historically high relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median FCF Yield for WLY is approximately 7.5%. See all WLY valuation metrics →
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