John Wiley & Sons B (WLYB) — Tangible Net Worth Ratio
John Wiley & Sons B (WLYB) 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 WLYB book value for net asset value and shareholders' equity analysis.
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John Wiley & Sons B Tangible Net Worth Ratio (1986–2025)
This chart shows how John Wiley & Sons B'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. Also explore how fast is John Wiley & Sons B growing its equity to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Tangible Net Worth Ratio for John Wiley & Sons B (1986–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Tangible Net Worth Ratio for John Wiley & Sons B 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 WLYB market cap.
| 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 | — |