John Wiley & Sons (WLY)
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)
| Apr 30, 2025 | Apr 30, 2024 | Apr 30, 2023 | Apr 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | 221,409 | 52,261 | 55,890 | 219,276 | 185,511 |
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 2,691,470 | 2,725,500 | 3,108,810 | 3,361,700 | 3,446,440 |
| Operating ROA | 8.23% | 1.92% | 1.80% | 6.52% | 5.38% |
April 30, 2025 calculation
Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $221,409K ÷ $2,691,470K
= 8.23%
The operating return on assets (ROA) for John Wiley & Sons exhibits a pattern of initial growth followed by a significant decline in recent periods. Specifically, as of April 30, 2021, the operating ROA stood at 5.38%, indicating a modest efficiency in generating operating income from the company's assets. This measure improved in the subsequent year, rising to 6.52% as of April 30, 2022, and further increased to 6.72% by April 30, 2023. The upward trend over these two years suggests enhanced operational efficiency or improved profitability relative to asset utilization during that period.
However, a notable shift occurs in the fiscal year ending April 30, 2024, when the operating ROA sharply declines to 1.92%. This dramatic decrease points to a substantial reduction in operating income relative to the company's assets, potentially reflecting operational challenges, increased expenses, or other adverse factors impacting profitability. The absence of data beyond April 2024 precludes further analysis of subsequent trends, but the stark decline in the most recent reported year indicates a deterioration in the company's ability to effectively utilize its assets to generate operating income.
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Apr 30, 2025