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Liabilities-to-Assets is a solvency ratio indicating how much of the company’s assets are made of liabilities, calculated as total liabilities divided by total asset. John Wiley & Sons's Total Liabilities for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €1,491 Mil. John Wiley & Sons's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €2,216 Mil.
Therefore, John Wiley & Sons's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.67.
John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7) Liabilities-to-Assets Explanation
Liabilities-to-Assets is a solvency ratio indicating how much of the company’s assets are made of liabilities. It can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A high Liabilities-to-Assets ratio (more leveraged) suggests that the company might have potential solvency problems, or even a signal of financial distress. Conversely, a low Liabilities-to-Assets ratio usually indicates a healthy financial situation. However, it may also suggest that the company is not expanding or not making good use of debt.
John Wiley & Sons Liabilities-to-Assets Related Terms
John Wiley & Sons Liabilities-to-Assets Historical Data
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The historical data trend for John Wiley & Sons's Liabilities-to-Assets can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FRA:2F7 vs TDAY, SCHL, LEE: Liabilities-to-Assets Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, John Wiley & Sons's Liabilities-to-Assets, along with its competitors' market caps and Liabilities-to-Assets data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
John Wiley & Sons Liabilities-to-Assets vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, John Wiley & Sons's Liabilities-to-Assets distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where John Wiley & Sons's Liabilities-to-Assets falls into.
John Wiley & Sons Liabilities-to-Assets Calculation
Liabilities-to-Assets ratio measures the portion of the total liabilities to the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Liabilities-to-Assets ratio is calculated by dividing total liabilities by total asset.
John Wiley & Sons's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7) has a Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.67 as of Apr. 2026. Liabilities-to-Assets equals total liabilities divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on John Wiley & Sons and its competitors.
Is John Wiley & Sons' Liabilities-to-Assets too high?
John Wiley & Sons' current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.67. Overall, John Wiley & Sons has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does John Wiley & Sons' Liabilities-to-Assets compare to TDAY and SCHL?
John Wiley & Sons' Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.67 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Liabilities-to-Assets for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Liabilities-to-Assets depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Liabilities-to-Assets should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Liabilities-to-Assets mean?
A high Liabilities-to-Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Liabilities-to-Assets equals total liabilities divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on John Wiley & Sons and its competitors. John Wiley & Sons's current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is John Wiley & Sons stock overvalued right now?
John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7) has a current Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.67. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.39, compared to a current price of €43.80 — trading 31.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.67. John Wiley & Sons' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Liabilities-to-Assets calculated?
Liabilities-to-Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7), the current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.67 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is John Wiley & Sons (FRA:2F7) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, John Wiley & Sons stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €43.80 is trading 31.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €33.39.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2F7:
Liabilities-to-Assets: 0.67
GF Value™: €33.39 vs. price of €43.80 (31.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2F7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
John Wiley & Sons Inc is a publisher and a trusted leader in research and learning. The company segment includes: Research, which includes the reporting lines of Research Publishing and Research Solutions, and Learning includes the Academic and Professional reporting lines and consists of publishing, courseware, and assessments. Its industry-principal content, services, platforms, and knowledge networks are tailored to meet the evolving needs of its customers and partners, including researchers, students, instructors, professionals, institutions, and corporations. The company empowers knowledge-seekers to transform today's obstacles into tomorrow's brightest opportunities. For more than two centuries, the company has been delivering on its timeless mission to unlock human potential.
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