John Wiley & Sons B (WLYB) — Tangible Net Worth Ratio
John Wiley & Sons B (WLYB) has a Tangible Net Worth Ratio of 31.7% as of April 2026. This metric is calculated by deducting intangible assets ($578.96 Million) from net assets ($848.24 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. Also explore WLYB net asset momentum to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
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John Wiley & Sons B Tangible Net Worth Ratio (1986–2026)
This chart shows how John Wiley & Sons B's Tangible Net Worth Ratio has changed across 41 annual periods from 1986 to 2026. As of April 2026, the ratio stands at 31.7%, reflecting net assets of $848.24 Million with intangible assets of $578.96 Million USD. For live market cap and overall valuation, see WLYB market cap overview.
Annual Tangible Net Worth Ratio for John Wiley & Sons B (1986–2026)
The table below presents the year-by-year Tangible Net Worth Ratio for John Wiley & Sons B from 1986 to 2026, covering 41 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. Explore WLYB capital expenditure intensity to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
| Year | Tangible NW Ratio | Net Assets (USD) | Intangible Assets | Total Assets | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 31.7% | $848.24 Million | $578.96 Million | $2.59 Billion | ▲ +10.9 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 | — |