John Wiley & Sons B (WLYB) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
John Wiley & Sons B (WLYB) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of -21.5% as of October 2025. Working capital of $-159.13 Million (current assets of $381.22 Million minus current liabilities of $540.35 Million) is measured against net assets of $740.19 Million. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See how leveraged is John Wiley & Sons B's balance sheet to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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John Wiley & Sons B Working Capital to Net Assets (1986–2025)
This chart shows how John Wiley & Sons B's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 40 annual periods from 1986 to 2025. As of October 2025, the ratio stands at -21.5%, reflecting working capital of $-159.13 Million against net assets of $740.19 Million USD. Check WLYB intangible-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for John Wiley & Sons B (1986–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for John Wiley & Sons B 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 John Wiley & Sons B market capitalisation.
| 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 | $490.78 Million | $870.56 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 | ▲ +15.7 pp |
| 2003 | -11.5% | $-39.42 Million | $344.00 Million | $283.84 Million | $323.26 Million | ▲ +4.9 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 | — |