John Wiley & Sons (WLY) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
John Wiley & Sons (WLY) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of -37.5% as of January 2026. Working capital of $-281.16 Million (current assets of $411.25 Million minus current liabilities of $692.41 Million) is measured against net assets of $749.98 Million. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See John Wiley & Sons (WLY) net asset quality to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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John Wiley & Sons Working Capital to Net Assets (1986–2025)
This chart shows how John Wiley & Sons's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 40 annual periods from 1986 to 2025. As of January 2026, the ratio stands at -37.5%, reflecting working capital of $-281.16 Million against net assets of $749.98 Million USD. Check WLY goodwill-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for John Wiley & Sons (1986–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for John Wiley & Sons from 1986 to 2025, covering 40 annual filings. Each row shows current assets, current liabilities, working capital, net assets, the ratio, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. For live market cap and the full company profile, see WLY company net worth.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -50.6% | $-380.97 Million | $752.21 Million | $439.88 Million | $820.86 Million | ▲ +6.0 pp |
| 2024 | -56.7% | $-419.24 Million | $739.72 Million | $454.04 Million | $873.28 Million | ▼ -22.8 pp |
| 2023 | -33.9% | $-354.27 Million | $1.05 Billion | $541.28 Million | $895.55 Million | ▲ +2.7 pp |
| 2022 | -36.6% | $-418.55 Million | $1.14 Billion | $550.87 Million | $969.42 Million | ▲ +5.8 pp |
| 2021 | -42.4% | $-462.68 Million | $1.09 Billion | $526.30 Million | $988.97 Million | ▼ -8.9 pp |
| 2020 | -33.5% | $-312.34 Million | $933.62 Million | $614.93 Million | $927.27 Million | ▼ -1.3 pp |
| 2019 | -32.1% | $-379.78 Million | $1.18 Billion | $502.54 Million | $882.33 Million | ▲ +1.0 pp |
| 2018 | -33.1% | $-394.34 Million | $1.19 Billion | $479.97 Million | $874.31 Million | ▲ +9.6 pp |
| 2017 | -42.7% | $-428.12 Million | $1.00 Billion | $359.74 Million | $787.86 Million | ▼ -32.0 pp |
| 2016 | -10.7% | $-111.13 Million | $1.04 Billion | $670.68 Million | $781.81 Million | ▼ -4.8 pp |
| 2015 | -5.9% | $-62.76 Million | $1.06 Billion | $740.92 Million | $803.68 Million | ▼ -11.1 pp |
| 2014 | 5.2% | $61.48 Million | $1.18 Billion | $791.06 Million | $729.59 Million | ▲ +8.5 pp |
| 2013 | -3.3% | $-32.20 Million | $988.36 Million | $634.97 Million | $667.17 Million | ▲ +3.3 pp |
| 2012 | -6.5% | $-66.33 Million | $1.02 Billion | $574.60 Million | $640.93 Million | ▲ +16.9 pp |
| 2011 | -23.4% | $-228.88 Million | $977.89 Million | $527.49 Million | $756.37 Million | ▲ +2.7 pp |
| 2010 | -26.1% | $-188.66 Million | $722.44 Million | $485.71 Million | $674.37 Million | ▲ +4.5 pp |
| 2009 | -30.7% | $-157.40 Million | $513.52 Million | $439.57 Million | $596.97 Million | ▲ +4.7 pp |
| 2008 | -35.3% | $-243.58 Million | $689.12 Million | $447.58 Million | $691.16 Million | ▲ +1.2 pp |
| 2007 | -36.5% | $-193.45 Million | $529.51 Million | $405.44 Million | $598.88 Million | ▼ -27.6 pp |
| 2006 | -8.9% | $-35.80 Million | $401.84 Million | $326.31 Million | $362.11 Million | ▼ -8.3 pp |
| 2005 | -0.6% | $-2.39 Million | $396.57 Million | $338.92 Million | $341.31 Million | ▼ -4.9 pp |
| 2004 | 4.3% | $17.64 Million | $415.06 Million | $324.01 Million | $306.37 Million | ▲ +21.9 pp |
| 2003 | -17.7% | $-60.81 Million | $344.00 Million | $272.31 Million | $333.13 Million | ▼ -1.4 pp |
| 2002 | -16.3% | $-45.13 Million | $276.65 Million | $275.26 Million | $320.39 Million | ▲ +9.7 pp |
| 2001 | -26.0% | $-57.23 Million | $220.02 Million | $189.53 Million | $246.76 Million | ▲ +18.5 pp |
| 2000 | -44.5% | $-76.94 Million | $172.74 Million | $177.11 Million | $254.05 Million | ▼ -82.1 pp |
| 1999 | 37.5% | $60.90 Million | $162.20 Million | $256.00 Million | $195.10 Million | ▲ +0.7 pp |
| 1998 | 36.8% | $59.20 Million | $160.80 Million | $237.60 Million | $178.40 Million | ▲ +6.0 pp |
| 1997 | 30.8% | $39.70 Million | $129.00 Million | $204.10 Million | $164.40 Million | ▲ +4.1 pp |
| 1996 | 26.7% | $31.50 Million | $118.00 Million | $170.60 Million | $139.10 Million | ▲ +15.4 pp |
| 1995 | 11.3% | $11.20 Million | $98.80 Million | $141.20 Million | $130.00 Million | ▼ -31.2 pp |
| 1994 | 42.5% | $35.00 Million | $82.30 Million | $153.60 Million | $118.60 Million | ▼ -2.1 pp |
| 1993 | 44.6% | $31.80 Million | $71.30 Million | $133.50 Million | $101.70 Million | ▲ +0.3 pp |
| 1992 | 44.3% | $30.80 Million | $69.60 Million | $124.90 Million | $94.10 Million | ▼ -29.7 pp |
| 1991 | 74.0% | $70.20 Million | $94.90 Million | $166.30 Million | $96.10 Million | ▲ +7.9 pp |
| 1990 | 66.0% | $61.80 Million | $93.60 Million | $148.60 Million | $86.80 Million | ▲ +4.1 pp |
| 1989 | 61.9% | $58.70 Million | $94.80 Million | $115.50 Million | $56.80 Million | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 1988 | 61.8% | $58.80 Million | $95.10 Million | $113.50 Million | $54.70 Million | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 1987 | 61.8% | $57.00 Million | $92.30 Million | $107.30 Million | $50.30 Million | ▲ +15.5 pp |
| 1986 | 46.2% | $41.60 Million | $90.00 Million | $97.70 Million | $56.10 Million | — |