Scholastic Corporation
Scholastic Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, publishes and distributes children's books in the United States and internationally. The Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment engages in the publication and distribution of children's print, digital, and audiobooks, as well as media and interactive products through its school reading events and trade channels; and operates sch… Read more
Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of November 2025: $931.20 Million USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) has net assets worth $931.20 Million USD as of November 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($666.50 Million) and total liabilities ($-264.70 Million). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $931.20 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 139.71% |
| Annual Growth Rate | N/A |
| 5-Year Change | -19.94% |
| 10-Year Change | -24.74% |
| Growth Volatility | 286.57 |
Scholastic Corporation - Net Assets Trend (1990–2025)
This chart illustrates how Scholastic Corporation's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Scholastic Corporation (1990–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Scholastic Corporation from 1990 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-31 | $946.50 Million | -7.03% |
| 2024-05-31 | $1.02 Billion | -12.69% |
| 2023-05-31 | $1.17 Billion | -4.29% |
| 2022-05-31 | $1.22 Billion | +3.05% |
| 2021-05-31 | $1.18 Billion | +0.14% |
| 2020-05-31 | $1.18 Billion | -7.24% |
| 2019-05-31 | $1.27 Billion | -3.63% |
| 2018-05-31 | $1.32 Billion | +0.99% |
| 2017-05-31 | $1.31 Billion | +4.00% |
| 2016-05-31 | $1.26 Billion | +4.37% |
| 2015-05-31 | $1.20 Billion | +31.63% |
| 2014-05-31 | $915.40 Million | +5.90% |
| 2013-05-31 | $864.40 Million | +4.11% |
| 2012-05-31 | $830.30 Million | +12.20% |
| 2011-05-31 | $740.00 Million | -10.89% |
| 2010-05-31 | $830.40 Million | +5.78% |
| 2009-05-31 | $785.00 Million | -10.09% |
| 2008-05-31 | $873.10 Million | -22.67% |
| 2007-05-31 | $1.13 Billion | +7.60% |
| 2006-05-31 | $1.05 Billion | +11.97% |
| 2005-05-31 | $937.10 Million | +9.47% |
| 2004-05-31 | $856.00 Million | +10.79% |
| 2003-05-31 | $772.60 Million | +7.47% |
| 2002-05-31 | $718.90 Million | +45.61% |
| 2001-05-31 | $493.70 Million | +14.81% |
| 2000-05-31 | $430.00 Million | +18.98% |
| 1999-05-31 | $361.40 Million | +13.61% |
| 1998-05-31 | $318.10 Million | +6.92% |
| 1997-05-31 | $297.50 Million | +3.08% |
| 1996-05-31 | $288.60 Million | +15.35% |
| 1995-05-31 | $250.20 Million | +21.57% |
| 1994-05-31 | $205.80 Million | +34.07% |
| 1993-05-31 | $153.50 Million | +37.42% |
| 1992-05-31 | $111.70 Million | +1701.61% |
| 1991-05-31 | $6.20 Million | +193.94% |
| 1990-05-31 | $-6.60 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Scholastic Corporation's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 101920000000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (May 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $999.70 Million | 105.62% |
| Common Stock | $400.00K | 0.04% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-41.50 Million | -4.38% |
| Total Equity | $946.50 Million | 100.00% |
Scholastic Corporation Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Scholastic Corporation ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
CP Axtra Public Company Limited
BK:CPAXT
|
$697.92 Million |
|
Telekom Austria AG
VI:TKA
|
$698.09 Million |
|
CBL & Associates Properties Inc
NYSE:CBL
|
$698.15 Million |
|
Far Eastern Department Stores Ltd
TW:2903
|
$698.42 Million |
|
Hangzhou XZB Tech Co Ltd
SHG:603040
|
$697.24 Million |
|
Hsino Tower Group Co., Ltd.
SHG:601096
|
$697.19 Million |
|
Zhejiang Guyuelongshan Shaoxing Wine Co Ltd
SHG:600059
|
$696.96 Million |
|
AEHR TEST SYSTEMS DL-01
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$696.69 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Scholastic Corporation's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 1,018,100,000 to 946,500,000, a change of -71,600,000 (-7.0%).
- Net loss of 1,900,000 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 22,600,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 70,000,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 11,000,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 11,900,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $-1.90 Million | -0.2% |
| Dividends Paid | $22.60 Million | -2.39% |
| Share Repurchases | $70.00 Million | -7.4% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $11.00 Million | +1.16% |
| Other Changes | $11.90 Million | +1.26% |
| Total Change | $- | -7.03% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Scholastic Corporation's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 0.99x
- The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-05-31 | $-0.26 | $33.92 | x |
| 1991-05-31 | $0.29 | $33.92 | x |
| 1992-05-31 | $4.55 | $33.92 | x |
| 1993-05-31 | $4.81 | $33.92 | x |
| 1994-05-31 | $6.39 | $33.92 | x |
| 1995-05-31 | $7.71 | $33.92 | x |
| 1996-05-31 | $8.96 | $33.92 | x |
| 1997-05-31 | $9.07 | $33.92 | x |
| 1998-05-31 | $9.84 | $33.92 | x |
| 1999-05-31 | $10.80 | $33.92 | x |
| 2000-05-31 | $12.38 | $33.92 | x |
| 2001-05-31 | $12.78 | $33.92 | x |
| 2002-05-31 | $17.76 | $33.92 | x |
| 2003-05-31 | $19.18 | $33.92 | x |
| 2004-05-31 | $21.35 | $33.92 | x |
| 2005-05-31 | $22.97 | $33.92 | x |
| 2006-05-31 | $24.86 | $33.92 | x |
| 2007-05-31 | $26.26 | $33.92 | x |
| 2008-05-31 | $22.27 | $33.92 | x |
| 2009-05-31 | $20.03 | $33.92 | x |
| 2010-05-31 | $22.57 | $33.92 | x |
| 2011-05-31 | $22.02 | $33.92 | x |
| 2012-05-31 | $26.19 | $33.92 | x |
| 2013-05-31 | $26.68 | $33.92 | x |
| 2014-05-31 | $28.14 | $33.92 | x |
| 2015-05-31 | $36.08 | $33.92 | x |
| 2016-05-31 | $36.03 | $33.92 | x |
| 2017-05-31 | $36.92 | $33.92 | x |
| 2018-05-31 | $37.74 | $33.92 | x |
| 2019-05-31 | $35.55 | $33.92 | x |
| 2020-05-31 | $34.12 | $33.92 | x |
| 2021-05-31 | $34.47 | $33.92 | x |
| 2022-05-31 | $34.22 | $33.92 | x |
| 2023-05-31 | $33.56 | $33.92 | x |
| 2024-05-31 | $33.49 | $33.92 | x |
| 2025-05-31 | $34.26 | $33.92 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Scholastic Corporation utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): -0.20%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -0.12%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.83x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.06x
- Recent ROE (-0.20%) is below the historical average (12.40%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0.00% | 0.75% | 2.23x | 0.00x | $3.46 Million |
| 1991 | 222.58% | 3.26% | 2.25x | 30.26x | $13.18 Million |
| 1992 | 11.64% | 2.66% | 2.17x | 2.02x | $1.83 Million |
| 1993 | 18.31% | 5.09% | 2.10x | 1.71x | $12.75 Million |
| 1994 | 12.05% | 3.93% | 1.62x | 1.90x | $4.22 Million |
| 1995 | 15.43% | 5.15% | 1.48x | 2.02x | $13.58 Million |
| 1996 | 11.05% | 3.44% | 1.38x | 2.33x | $3.04 Million |
| 1997 | 0.13% | 0.04% | 1.23x | 2.64x | $-29.35 Million |
| 1998 | 7.42% | 2.23% | 1.38x | 2.41x | $-8.21 Million |
| 1999 | 10.18% | 3.19% | 1.37x | 2.33x | $660.00K |
| 2000 | 11.95% | 3.66% | 1.43x | 2.29x | $8.40 Million |
| 2001 | 7.35% | 1.85% | 1.31x | 3.04x | $-13.07 Million |
| 2002 | 13.01% | 4.88% | 1.17x | 2.28x | $21.61 Million |
| 2003 | 7.58% | 2.99% | 1.09x | 2.33x | $-18.66 Million |
| 2004 | 6.82% | 2.61% | 1.27x | 2.05x | $-27.20 Million |
| 2005 | 6.86% | 3.09% | 1.08x | 2.06x | $-29.41 Million |
| 2006 | 6.54% | 3.00% | 1.11x | 1.96x | $-36.33 Million |
| 2007 | 5.39% | 3.17% | 1.02x | 1.66x | $-52.00 Million |
| 2008 | -1.97% | -0.78% | 1.25x | 2.02x | $-104.51 Million |
| 2009 | -1.82% | -0.77% | 1.15x | 2.05x | $-92.80 Million |
| 2010 | 6.76% | 2.93% | 1.20x | 1.93x | $-26.94 Million |
| 2011 | 5.32% | 2.07% | 1.52x | 1.69x | $-34.60 Million |
| 2012 | 12.27% | 4.74% | 1.29x | 2.01x | $18.87 Million |
| 2013 | 3.60% | 1.74% | 1.24x | 1.67x | $-55.34 Million |
| 2014 | 4.85% | 2.44% | 1.19x | 1.67x | $-47.15 Million |
| 2015 | 24.44% | 18.00% | 0.90x | 1.51x | $174.01 Million |
| 2016 | 3.44% | 2.59% | 0.98x | 1.36x | $-82.46 Million |
| 2017 | 3.99% | 3.00% | 0.99x | 1.35x | $-78.59 Million |
| 2018 | -0.38% | -0.31% | 0.89x | 1.38x | $-137.08 Million |
| 2019 | 1.23% | 0.94% | 0.88x | 1.48x | $-111.68 Million |
| 2020 | -3.71% | -2.95% | 0.73x | 1.72x | $-161.86 Million |
| 2021 | -0.93% | -0.85% | 0.65x | 1.70x | $-129.23 Million |
| 2022 | 6.64% | 4.92% | 0.85x | 1.59x | $-40.94 Million |
| 2023 | 7.41% | 5.06% | 0.91x | 1.60x | $-30.15 Million |
| 2024 | 1.19% | 0.76% | 0.95x | 1.64x | $-89.71 Million |
| 2025 | -0.20% | -0.12% | 0.83x | 2.06x | $-96.55 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Scholastic Corporation's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Publishing industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Publishing
- Average net assets among peers: $110,534,226
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 1.95%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) | $931.20 Million | 0.00% | -0.28x | $697.28 Million |
| COMTEX News Network Inc (CMTX) | $1.11 Million | -9.63% | 1.06x | $54.73K |
| Dallasnews Corp (DALN) | $118.85 Million | -15.01% | 0.86x | $64.35 Million |
| Digitiliti Inc (DIGI) | $-3.82 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $0.97 |
| The Detroit Legal News Company (DTRL) | $22.23 Million | 13.61% | 0.11x | $3.03 Million |
| Educational Development Corporation (EDUC) | $14.22 Million | 16.69% | 0.34x | $8.63 Million |
| Fame Productions Inc (FMPR) | $-99.41K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $455.95 |
| FP Newspapers Inc (FPNUF) | $52.21 Million | 8.52% | 0.01x | $1.85 Million |
| Future plc (FRNWF) | $61.30 Million | 2.61% | 1.00x | $707.50 Million |
| Gannett Co Inc (GCI) | $647.07 Million | 10.45% | 0.85x | $199.39 Million |
| Glacier Media Inc (GLMFF) | $192.27 Million | -7.78% | 0.37x | $4.43 Million |