John Wiley & Sons (WLY)
Debt-to-equity ratio
| Apr 30, 2025 | Apr 30, 2024 | Apr 30, 2023 | Apr 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 752,206 | 739,716 | 1,045,030 | 1,142,270 | 1,091,290 |
| Debt-to-equity ratio | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
April 30, 2025 calculation
Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $—K ÷ $752,206K
= 0.00
The analysis of John Wiley & Sons’ debt-to-equity ratio over the specified period reveals a consistent pattern characterized by an absence of leverage. From April 30, 2021, through April 30, 2024, the debt-to-equity ratio has been recorded uniformly at 0.00. This indicates that the company's total liabilities have been effectively zero relative to its shareholders' equity during these fiscal years, suggesting a fully equity-financed capital structure without reliance on debt financing.
The data point for April 30, 2025, is represented by a dash ("—"), which typically signifies that the ratio is either not available, not applicable, or that the measurement cannot be computed for that fiscal date. This could be due to a variety of reasons such as changes in accounting presentation, the absence of consolidated liabilities, or other reporting adjustments.
Overall, the sustained-zero ratio over multiple years underscores a conservative financial profile with minimal or no debt obligations. Such a capital structure might reflect a strategic preference for financial stability, lower financial risk, or a capacity to operate without external leverage.
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Apr 30, 2025