John Wiley & Sons (WLY) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, John Wiley & Sons (WLY) has net assets worth $749.98 Million USD as of January 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($2.56 Billion) and total liabilities ($1.81 Billion). 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. Also explore John Wiley & Sons assets under control for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $749.98 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 29.28% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 5.59% |
| 5-Year Change | -31.07% |
| 10-Year Change | -27.47% |
| Growth Volatility | 16.85 |
John Wiley & Sons - Net Assets Trend (1986–2025)
This chart illustrates how John Wiley & Sons's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Check WLY tangible net worth ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Net Assets for John Wiley & Sons (1986–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of John Wiley & Sons from 1986 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see market cap of John Wiley & Sons.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-30 | $752.21 Million | +1.69% |
| 2024-04-30 | $739.72 Million | -29.22% |
| 2023-04-30 | $1.05 Billion | -8.51% |
| 2022-04-30 | $1.14 Billion | +4.67% |
| 2021-04-30 | $1.09 Billion | +16.89% |
| 2020-04-30 | $933.62 Million | -20.97% |
| 2019-04-30 | $1.18 Billion | -0.77% |
| 2018-04-30 | $1.19 Billion | +18.68% |
| 2017-04-30 | $1.00 Billion | -3.28% |
| 2016-04-30 | $1.04 Billion | -1.70% |
| 2015-04-30 | $1.06 Billion | -10.76% |
| 2014-04-30 | $1.18 Billion | +19.62% |
| 2013-04-30 | $988.36 Million | -2.87% |
| 2012-04-30 | $1.02 Billion | +4.06% |
| 2011-04-30 | $977.89 Million | +35.36% |
| 2010-04-30 | $722.44 Million | +40.68% |
| 2009-04-30 | $513.52 Million | -25.48% |
| 2008-04-30 | $689.12 Million | +30.14% |
| 2007-04-30 | $529.51 Million | +31.77% |
| 2006-04-30 | $401.84 Million | +1.33% |
| 2005-04-30 | $396.57 Million | -4.45% |
| 2004-04-30 | $415.06 Million | +20.66% |
| 2003-04-30 | $344.00 Million | +24.35% |
| 2002-04-30 | $276.65 Million | +25.74% |
| 2001-04-30 | $220.02 Million | +27.37% |
| 2000-04-30 | $172.74 Million | +6.50% |
| 1999-04-30 | $162.20 Million | +0.87% |
| 1998-04-30 | $160.80 Million | +24.65% |
| 1997-04-30 | $129.00 Million | +9.32% |
| 1996-04-30 | $118.00 Million | +19.43% |
| 1995-04-30 | $98.80 Million | +20.05% |
| 1994-04-30 | $82.30 Million | +15.43% |
| 1993-04-30 | $71.30 Million | +2.44% |
| 1992-04-30 | $69.60 Million | -26.66% |
| 1991-04-30 | $94.90 Million | +1.39% |
| 1990-04-30 | $93.60 Million | -1.27% |
| 1989-04-30 | $94.80 Million | -0.32% |
| 1988-04-30 | $95.10 Million | +3.03% |
| 1987-04-30 | $92.30 Million | +2.56% |
| 1986-04-30 | $90.00 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to John Wiley & Sons'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 2307.2% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (April 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $1.59 Billion | 211.53% |
| Common Stock | $83.18 Million | 11.06% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-478.92 Million | -63.67% |
| Total Equity | $752.21 Million | 100.00% |
John Wiley & Sons Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of John Wiley & Sons ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Íslandsbanki hf.
IC:ISB
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$2.13 Billion |
|
Navitas Semiconductor Corp
NASDAQ:NVTS
|
$2.13 Billion |
|
Hytera Communications Corp Ltd
SHE:002583
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$2.13 Billion |
|
Triveni Turbine Limited
NSE:TRITURBINE
|
$2.13 Billion |
|
Avadel Pharmaceuticals PLC
NASDAQ:AVDL
|
$2.12 Billion |
|
Willfar Information Technology Co Ltd
SHG:688100
|
$2.12 Billion |
|
Poya International Co Ltd
TWO:5904
|
$2.12 Billion |
|
Mesoblast Ltd
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$2.12 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in John Wiley & Sons's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 739,716,000 to 752,206,000, a change of 12,490,000 (1.7%).
- Net income of 84,161,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 76,101,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 60,421,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 49,519,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 15,332,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $84.16 Million | +11.19% |
| Dividends Paid | $76.10 Million | -10.12% |
| Share Repurchases | $60.42 Million | -8.03% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $49.52 Million | +6.58% |
| Other Changes | $15.33 Million | +2.04% |
| Total Change | $- | 1.69% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares John Wiley & Sons'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: 3.70x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 35.72x to 3.70x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-04-30 | $1.42 | $50.76 | x |
| 1987-04-30 | $1.48 | $50.76 | x |
| 1988-04-30 | $1.42 | $50.76 | x |
| 1989-04-30 | $1.39 | $50.76 | x |
| 1990-04-30 | $1.39 | $50.76 | x |
| 1991-04-30 | $1.62 | $50.76 | x |
| 1992-04-30 | $1.12 | $50.76 | x |
| 1993-04-30 | $1.20 | $50.76 | x |
| 1994-04-30 | $1.29 | $50.76 | x |
| 1995-04-30 | $1.51 | $50.76 | x |
| 1996-04-30 | $1.82 | $50.76 | x |
| 1997-04-30 | $1.97 | $50.76 | x |
| 1998-04-30 | $2.42 | $50.76 | x |
| 1999-04-30 | $2.45 | $50.76 | x |
| 2000-04-30 | $2.67 | $50.76 | x |
| 2001-04-30 | $3.47 | $50.76 | x |
| 2002-04-30 | $4.39 | $50.76 | x |
| 2003-04-30 | $5.44 | $50.76 | x |
| 2004-04-30 | $6.56 | $50.76 | x |
| 2005-04-30 | $6.39 | $50.76 | x |
| 2006-04-30 | $6.72 | $50.76 | x |
| 2007-04-30 | $9.08 | $50.76 | x |
| 2008-04-30 | $11.62 | $50.76 | x |
| 2009-04-30 | $8.61 | $50.76 | x |
| 2010-04-30 | $12.11 | $50.76 | x |
| 2011-04-30 | $15.94 | $50.76 | x |
| 2012-04-30 | $16.61 | $50.76 | x |
| 2013-04-30 | $16.41 | $50.76 | x |
| 2014-04-30 | $19.87 | $50.76 | x |
| 2015-04-30 | $17.70 | $50.76 | x |
| 2016-04-30 | $17.66 | $50.76 | x |
| 2017-04-30 | $17.24 | $50.76 | x |
| 2018-04-30 | $20.57 | $50.76 | x |
| 2019-04-30 | $20.42 | $50.76 | x |
| 2020-04-30 | $16.61 | $50.76 | x |
| 2021-04-30 | $19.33 | $50.76 | x |
| 2022-04-30 | $20.18 | $50.76 | x |
| 2023-04-30 | $18.54 | $50.76 | x |
| 2024-04-30 | $13.46 | $50.76 | x |
| 2025-04-30 | $13.72 | $50.76 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently John Wiley & Sons 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): 11.19%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 5.02%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.62x
- • Equity Multiplier: 3.58x
- Recent ROE (11.19%) is below the historical average (14.11%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 8.44% | 3.56% | 1.13x | 2.11x | $-1.40 Million |
| 1987 | 5.42% | 2.19% | 1.17x | 2.12x | $-4.23 Million |
| 1988 | 4.94% | 1.96% | 1.15x | 2.19x | $-4.81 Million |
| 1989 | 4.32% | 1.58% | 1.36x | 2.01x | $-5.38 Million |
| 1990 | 2.88% | 0.96% | 1.13x | 2.66x | $-6.66 Million |
| 1991 | 4.32% | 1.73% | 0.94x | 2.65x | $-5.39 Million |
| 1992 | 4.45% | 1.25% | 1.16x | 3.07x | $-3.86 Million |
| 1993 | 10.80% | 2.82% | 1.24x | 3.09x | $570.00K |
| 1994 | 14.70% | 4.11% | 1.21x | 2.96x | $3.87 Million |
| 1995 | 18.52% | 5.53% | 1.34x | 2.51x | $8.42 Million |
| 1996 | 20.93% | 6.81% | 1.27x | 2.41x | $12.90 Million |
| 1997 | 15.74% | 4.70% | 0.94x | 3.55x | $7.40 Million |
| 1998 | 22.76% | 7.84% | 0.92x | 3.15x | $20.52 Million |
| 1999 | 24.48% | 7.81% | 0.96x | 3.26x | $23.48 Million |
| 2000 | 30.33% | 8.81% | 1.04x | 3.30x | $35.11 Million |
| 2001 | 26.78% | 9.60% | 1.04x | 2.67x | $36.92 Million |
| 2002 | 20.72% | 7.80% | 0.82x | 3.24x | $29.65 Million |
| 2003 | 25.37% | 10.22% | 0.89x | 2.78x | $52.87 Million |
| 2004 | 21.40% | 9.63% | 0.91x | 2.44x | $47.33 Million |
| 2005 | 21.14% | 8.61% | 0.94x | 2.60x | $44.18 Million |
| 2006 | 27.46% | 10.57% | 1.02x | 2.55x | $70.14 Million |
| 2007 | 18.81% | 8.07% | 0.49x | 4.78x | $46.67 Million |
| 2008 | 21.41% | 8.81% | 0.65x | 3.76x | $78.62 Million |
| 2009 | 24.98% | 7.96% | 0.72x | 4.33x | $76.91 Million |
| 2010 | 19.87% | 8.45% | 0.73x | 3.21x | $71.30 Million |
| 2011 | 17.58% | 9.86% | 0.72x | 2.49x | $74.10 Million |
| 2012 | 20.91% | 11.93% | 0.70x | 2.49x | $110.99 Million |
| 2013 | 14.59% | 8.19% | 0.63x | 2.84x | $45.39 Million |
| 2014 | 13.58% | 9.04% | 0.58x | 2.60x | $42.29 Million |
| 2015 | 16.76% | 9.71% | 0.61x | 2.85x | $71.36 Million |
| 2016 | 14.06% | 8.44% | 0.59x | 2.82x | $42.07 Million |
| 2017 | 11.33% | 6.61% | 0.66x | 2.60x | $13.33 Million |
| 2018 | 16.14% | 10.70% | 0.63x | 2.38x | $73.13 Million |
| 2019 | 14.24% | 9.35% | 0.61x | 2.49x | $50.13 Million |
| 2020 | -7.96% | -4.06% | 0.58x | 3.39x | $-167.65 Million |
| 2021 | 13.59% | 7.64% | 0.56x | 3.16x | $39.13 Million |
| 2022 | 12.98% | 7.12% | 0.62x | 2.94x | $34.08 Million |
| 2023 | 1.65% | 0.85% | 0.65x | 2.97x | $-87.27 Million |
| 2024 | -27.08% | -10.70% | 0.69x | 3.68x | $-274.29 Million |
| 2025 | 11.19% | 5.02% | 0.62x | 3.58x | $8.94 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares John Wiley & Sons's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Publishing industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Publishing
- Average net assets among peers: $626,898,159
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 6.80%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wiley & Sons (WLY) | $749.98 Million | 8.44% | 2.42x | $2.12 Billion |
| Dallasnews Corp (DALN) | $121.48 Million | -9.00% | 1.84x | $78.24 Million |
| Educational Development Corporation (EDUC) | $14.22 Million | 16.69% | 0.34x | $12.34 Million |
| Gannett Co Inc (GCI) | $754.97 Million | 4.19% | 0.77x | $298.63 Million |
| Lee Enterprises Incorporated (LEE) | $125.60 Million | 24.44% | 0.60x | $174.28 Million |
| New York Times Company (NYT) | $1.71 Billion | 15.23% | 1.66x | $12.03 Billion |
| Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) | $1.27 Billion | 1.23% | 0.48x | $867.31 Million |
| TNL Mediagene Ordinary Shares (TNMG) | $-24.14 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $987.83K |
| John Wiley & Sons B (WLYB) | $1.05 Billion | 1.65% | 1.97x | $445.38 Million |
About John Wiley & Sons
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