John Wiley & Sons (WLY)

Total asset turnover

Apr 30, 2025 Apr 30, 2024 Apr 30, 2023 Apr 30, 2022 Apr 30, 2021
Revenue US$ in thousands 1,677,610 1,872,990 2,019,900 2,082,930 1,941,500
Total assets US$ in thousands 2,691,470 2,725,500 3,108,810 3,361,700 3,446,440
Total asset turnover 0.62 0.69 0.65 0.62 0.56

April 30, 2025 calculation

Total asset turnover = Revenue ÷ Total assets
= $1,677,610K ÷ $2,691,470K
= 0.62

The total asset turnover for John Wiley & Sons demonstrates a consistent upward trend over the analyzed period from April 30, 2021, to April 30, 2024. Specifically, the ratio increased from 0.56 in 2021 to 0.62 in 2022, indicating improved efficiency in utilizing assets to generate net sales. This upward movement continued with a further increase to 0.65 in 2023 and reached 0.69 by 2024. The progression suggests that the company has progressively enhanced its operational efficiency and asset utilization over these years, reflecting a potentially stronger sales performance relative to its asset base. The absence of data for April 30, 2025, precludes a comprehensive analysis beyond 2024; however, the consistent growth pattern up to 2024 indicates a positive trend in asset turnover metrics during this period.


Peer comparison

Apr 30, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Total asset turnover
John Wiley & Sons
WLY
0.62
Scholastic Corporation
SCHL
0.95