John Wiley & Sons (WLY) — Tangible Net Worth Ratio
John Wiley & Sons (WLY) has a Tangible Net Worth Ratio of 20.7% as of January 2026. This metric is calculated by deducting intangible assets ($595.10 Million) from net assets ($749.98 Million) and expressing it as a percentage of total net assets. A higher ratio means that more of the company's equity is backed by tangible, balance-sheet-verifiable assets rather than goodwill, patents, or brand value. See working capital to net assets of John Wiley & Sons to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
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John Wiley & Sons Tangible Net Worth Ratio (1986–2025)
This chart shows how John Wiley & Sons's Tangible Net Worth Ratio has changed across 40 annual periods from 1986 to 2025. As of January 2026, the ratio stands at 20.7%, reflecting net assets of $749.98 Million with intangible assets of $595.10 Million USD. See WLY days of operational coverage to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Tangible Net Worth Ratio for John Wiley & Sons (1986–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Tangible Net Worth Ratio for John Wiley & Sons from 1986 to 2025, covering 40 annual filings. Each row shows net assets, intangible assets, total assets, the tangible net worth ratio, and the change in percentage points versus the prior year. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see market value of John Wiley & Sons.
| Year | Tangible NW Ratio | Net Assets (USD) | Intangible Assets | Total Assets | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20.9% | $752.21 Million | $595.04 Million | $2.69 Billion | ▲ +4.1 pp |
| 2024 | 16.8% | $739.72 Million | $615.69 Million | $2.73 Billion | ▼ -1.4 pp |
| 2023 | 18.2% | $1.05 Billion | $854.79 Million | $3.11 Billion | ▼ -0.3 pp |
| 2022 | 18.5% | $1.14 Billion | $931.43 Million | $3.36 Billion | ▲ +16.0 pp |
| 2021 | 2.4% | $1.09 Billion | $1.06 Billion | $3.45 Billion | ▼ -5.3 pp |
| 2020 | 7.8% | $933.62 Million | $861.05 Million | $3.17 Billion | ▼ -13.7 pp |
| 2019 | 21.4% | $1.18 Billion | $928.04 Million | $2.94 Billion | ▼ -0.7 pp |
| 2018 | 22.1% | $1.19 Billion | $926.88 Million | $2.84 Billion | ▲ +14.6 pp |
| 2017 | 7.6% | $1.00 Billion | $927.37 Million | $2.61 Billion | ▼ -0.9 pp |
| 2016 | 8.5% | $1.04 Billion | $949.13 Million | $2.92 Billion | ▲ +2.1 pp |
| 2015 | 6.4% | $1.06 Billion | $987.21 Million | $3.00 Billion | ▼ -3.3 pp |
| 2014 | 9.7% | $1.18 Billion | $1.07 Billion | $3.08 Billion | ▲ +15.2 pp |
| 2013 | -5.5% | $988.36 Million | $1.04 Billion | $2.81 Billion | ▼ -4.9 pp |
| 2012 | -0.6% | $1.02 Billion | $1.02 Billion | $2.53 Billion | ▼ -5.2 pp |
| 2011 | 4.6% | $977.89 Million | $932.73 Million | $2.43 Billion | ▲ +30.8 pp |
| 2010 | -26.2% | $722.44 Million | $911.55 Million | $2.32 Billion | ▲ +52.9 pp |
| 2009 | -79.0% | $513.52 Million | $919.38 Million | $2.22 Billion | ▼ -16.5 pp |
| 2008 | -62.6% | $689.12 Million | $1.12 Billion | $2.59 Billion | ▲ +57.7 pp |
| 2007 | -120.3% | $529.51 Million | $1.17 Billion | $2.53 Billion | ▼ -145.0 pp |
| 2006 | 24.8% | $401.84 Million | $302.38 Million | $1.03 Billion | ▲ +47.5 pp |
| 2005 | -22.7% | $396.57 Million | $486.60 Million | $1.03 Billion | ▼ -9.1 pp |
| 2004 | -13.6% | $415.06 Million | $471.33 Million | $1.01 Billion | ▲ +24.0 pp |
| 2003 | -37.5% | $344.00 Million | $473.06 Million | $955.97 Million | ▲ +31.8 pp |
| 2002 | -69.4% | $276.65 Million | $468.54 Million | $896.14 Million | ▼ -40.4 pp |
| 2001 | -29.0% | $220.02 Million | $283.76 Million | $588.00 Million | ▲ +43.0 pp |
| 2000 | -72.0% | $172.74 Million | $297.08 Million | $569.34 Million | ▼ -64.2 pp |
| 1999 | -7.8% | $162.20 Million | $174.90 Million | $528.60 Million | ▼ -0.4 pp |
| 1998 | -7.5% | $160.80 Million | $172.80 Million | $506.90 Million | ▲ +20.5 pp |
| 1997 | -28.0% | $129.00 Million | $165.10 Million | $457.90 Million | ▼ -83.6 pp |
| 1996 | 55.6% | $118.00 Million | $52.40 Million | $284.50 Million | ▲ +9.6 pp |
| 1995 | 46.0% | $98.80 Million | $53.40 Million | $247.50 Million | ▼ -1.0 pp |
| 1994 | 46.9% | $82.30 Million | $43.70 Million | $243.90 Million | ▲ +8.2 pp |
| 1993 | 38.7% | $71.30 Million | $43.70 Million | $220.60 Million | ▲ +9.4 pp |
| 1992 | 29.3% | $69.60 Million | $49.20 Million | $213.70 Million | ▼ -16.8 pp |
| 1991 | 46.2% | $94.90 Million | $51.10 Million | $251.30 Million | ▲ +8.1 pp |
| 1990 | 38.0% | $93.60 Million | $58.00 Million | $248.90 Million | ▼ -40.2 pp |
| 1989 | 78.3% | $94.80 Million | $20.60 Million | $190.30 Million | ▲ +5.6 pp |
| 1988 | 72.7% | $95.10 Million | $26.00 Million | $208.00 Million | ▼ -4.6 pp |
| 1987 | 77.2% | $92.30 Million | $21.00 Million | $195.80 Million | ▼ -5.3 pp |
| 1986 | 82.6% | $90.00 Million | $15.70 Million | $189.50 Million | — |