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 -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 B free cash flow to debt ratio to measure the company's free cash flow as a share of total liabilities.
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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 January 2026, the ratio stands at -37.5%, reflecting working capital of $-281.16 Million against net assets of $749.98 Million USD. See defensive interval ratio of John Wiley & Sons B to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
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 market value of John Wiley & Sons B.
| 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 | — |