John Wiley & Sons - Asset Resilience Ratio

Latest as of January 2026: 3.71%

John Wiley & Sons (WLY) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 3.71% as of January 2026. The Asset Resilience Ratio measures the percentage of a company's total assets that are held in liquid form (cash and short-term investments). This metric indicates how well-positioned the company is to handle unexpected financial challenges, economic downturns, or strategic opportunities without requiring external financing. See John Wiley & Sons short-term liquidity ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.

Liquid Assets

$95.11 Million
Cash + Short-term Investments

Total Assets

$2.56 Billion
All company assets

Resilience Assessment

Low
Financial Resilience Level

Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (2005–2025)

This chart shows how John Wiley & Sons's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. For the complete balance sheet picture, see John Wiley & Sons assets under control.

Liquid Assets Composition Over Time

This chart breaks down John Wiley & Sons's liquid assets into cash & equivalents and short-term investments, showing how the composition has evolved over time. Read John Wiley & Sons balance sheet liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.

Current Liquid Assets Breakdown

Component Amount % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents $95.11 Million 3.71%
Short-term Investments $0.00 0%
Total Liquid Assets $95.11 Million 3.71%

Asset Resilience Insights

  • Limited Liquidity: John Wiley & Sons maintains only 3.71% of assets in liquid form.
  • This low level may indicate efficient asset utilization but could pose risks during economic downturns.
  • The company primarily holds liquidity in cash and equivalents rather than short-term investments.

John Wiley & Sons Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio

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Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for John Wiley & Sons (2005–2025)

The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for John Wiley & Sons.

Year Asset Resilience Ratio (%) Liquid Assets Total Assets Change
2025-04-30 3.19% $85.88 Million $2.69 Billion +0.13pp
2024-04-30 3.06% $83.40 Million $2.73 Billion -0.58pp
2023-04-30 3.64% $113.11 Million $3.11 Billion +0.63pp
2022-04-30 3.01% $101.30 Million $3.36 Billion +0.29pp
2021-04-30 2.72% $93.80 Million $3.45 Billion -3.67pp
2020-04-30 6.39% $202.46 Million $3.17 Billion +3.21pp
2019-04-30 3.18% $93.39 Million $2.94 Billion -2.80pp
2018-04-30 5.98% $169.77 Million $2.84 Billion +3.73pp
2017-04-30 2.25% $58.52 Million $2.61 Billion +1.28pp
2005-04-30 0.97% $10.00 Million $1.03 Billion --
pp = percentage points

About John Wiley & Sons

NYSE:WLY USA Publishing
Market Cap
$2.10 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#5983 Global
#1935 in USA
Share Price
$49.33
Change (1 day)
+1.86%
52-Week Range
$28.79 - $55.72
All Time High
$58.55
About

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., a publisher, provides authoritative content, data-driven insights, and knowledge services for the advancement of science, innovation, and learning in the United States, China, the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, and internationally. The company's Research segment provides scientific, technical, medical, and scholarly journals, as well as related content and services in … Read more