John Wiley & Sons (WLY) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, John Wiley & Sons (WLY) has total liabilities worth $1.81 Billion USD as of January 2026. Total liabilities represent everything the company owes to external parties, combining both current liabilities—like accounts payable, short-term debt, and accrued expenses—and non-current liabilities such as long-term debt, pension obligations, lease liabilities, and deferred tax liabilities. Check John Wiley & Sons (WLY) liquid assets ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
John Wiley & Sons - Total Liabilities Trend (1986–2025)
This chart illustrates how John Wiley & Sons's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. For the complete balance sheet picture, see John Wiley & Sons balance sheet assets.
John Wiley & Sons Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of John Wiley & Sons ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd
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India | Rs181.89 Billion |
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Lojas Renner S.A.
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Brazil | R$8.74 Billion |
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Dongfang Electronics Co Ltd
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China | CN¥7.32 Billion |
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Liberty Media Corporation Series A Liberty Formula One Common Stock
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USA | $7.50 Billion |
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Cosmax Inc
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Korea | ₩1.55 Trillion |
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Also Holding AG
SW:ALSN
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Switzerland | CHF3.96 Billion |
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Acuren Corporation
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USA | $2.20 Billion |
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DBG Technology Co Ltd Class A
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China | CN¥4.75 Billion |
Liability Composition Analysis (1986–2025)
This chart breaks down John Wiley & Sons's total liabilities into key components over time: long-term debt, short-term debt, other current liabilities, and other non-current liabilities. Toggle between absolute values and percentage view to see how the composition has shifted. See John Wiley & Sons (WLY) balance sheet quality index to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.59 | Measures ability to pay short-term obligations (Current Assets ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Quick Ratio | N/A | More stringent measure of short-term liquidity ((Current Assets - Inventory) ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Cash Ratio | 0.14 | Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Debt to Equity | 2.42 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.71 | Portion of assets financed with debt (Total Liabilities ÷ Total Assets) |
Liability Trends Comparison
This chart compares key liability metrics across different time periods, showing how John Wiley & Sons's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for John Wiley & Sons (1986–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of John Wiley & Sons from 1986 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-30 | $1.94 Billion | -2.34% |
| 2024-04-30 | $1.99 Billion | -3.78% |
| 2023-04-30 | $2.06 Billion | -7.01% |
| 2022-04-30 | $2.22 Billion | -5.76% |
| 2021-04-30 | $2.36 Billion | +5.37% |
| 2020-04-30 | $2.24 Billion | +27.31% |
| 2019-04-30 | $1.76 Billion | +6.47% |
| 2018-04-30 | $1.65 Billion | +2.86% |
| 2017-04-30 | $1.60 Billion | -14.91% |
| 2016-04-30 | $1.88 Billion | -3.35% |
| 2015-04-30 | $1.95 Billion | +2.78% |
| 2014-04-30 | $1.90 Billion | +4.32% |
| 2013-04-30 | $1.82 Billion | +19.97% |
| 2012-04-30 | $1.52 Billion | +4.35% |
| 2011-04-30 | $1.45 Billion | -8.88% |
| 2010-04-30 | $1.59 Billion | -6.81% |
| 2009-04-30 | $1.71 Billion | -9.98% |
| 2008-04-30 | $1.90 Billion | -5.09% |
| 2007-04-30 | $2.00 Billion | +220.68% |
| 2006-04-30 | $624.17 Million | -1.86% |
| 2005-04-30 | $636.00 Million | +6.08% |
| 2004-04-30 | $599.52 Million | -2.03% |
| 2003-04-30 | $611.97 Million | -1.22% |
| 2002-04-30 | $619.50 Million | +68.35% |
| 2001-04-30 | $367.98 Million | -7.22% |
| 2000-04-30 | $396.60 Million | +8.24% |
| 1999-04-30 | $366.40 Million | +5.87% |
| 1998-04-30 | $346.10 Million | +5.23% |
| 1997-04-30 | $328.90 Million | +97.54% |
| 1996-04-30 | $166.50 Million | +11.97% |
| 1995-04-30 | $148.70 Million | -7.98% |
| 1994-04-30 | $161.60 Million | +8.24% |
| 1993-04-30 | $149.30 Million | +3.61% |
| 1992-04-30 | $144.10 Million | -7.86% |
| 1991-04-30 | $156.40 Million | +0.71% |
| 1990-04-30 | $155.30 Million | +62.62% |
| 1989-04-30 | $95.50 Million | -15.41% |
| 1988-04-30 | $112.90 Million | +9.08% |
| 1987-04-30 | $103.50 Million | +4.02% |
| 1986-04-30 | $99.50 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