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Pearson plc (PSORF) Stock

$16.00 +0.00% OTC: PSORF Communication Services

Pearson plc is a global learning company that delivers a wide array of educational materials, assessment tools, and support services. Its extensive reach spans the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, and various other European nations, alongside a broader international presence.

Valuation

MetricValue
Price$16.00
Market Cap$9.61B
P/E Ratio23.85
P/B Ratio2.24
P/S Ratio2.01
EPS (TTM)$0.67
52-Week High$16.00
52-Week Low$12.40
Dividend Yield2.88%

Financials & Margins

MetricValue
ROE9.13%
ROA5.01%
ROCE10.09%
Gross Margin52.04%
Operating Margin14.53%
Net Margin8.78%
Debt/Equity0.53
Current Ratio2.00

Annual Financials (USD)

Metric20212022202320242025
Revenue$3.4B$3.8B$3.7B$3.6B$3.6B
Operating Profit$183.0M$271.0M$498.0M$541.0M$509.0M
Net Profit$177.0M$242.0M$378.0M$434.0M$335.0M
EPS$0.23$0.33$0.53$0.63$0.50
Op Margin5.3%7.1%13.6%15.2%14.2%

Balance Sheet (USD)

Metric20212022202320242025
Total Assets$7.3B$7.3B$6.7B$6.9B$6.5B
Total Liabilities$3.1B$2.9B$2.7B$2.8B$2.8B
Cash$937.0M$558.0M$312.0M$543.0M$333.0M
Borrowings$1.4B$1.2B$1.2B$1.5B$1.5B

Latest News

European Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Edge Up in Wednesday Trading MT Newswires · Aug 5, 2026 Pearson H1 Earnings Call Highlights MarketBeat · Aug 1, 2026 Pearson Interim Results for the six months to 30th June 2026 (Unaudited) PR Newswire · Jul 31, 2026 World Champions Crowned at Pearson's Certiport 2026 Microsoft Office Specialist Competition PR Newswire · Jul 29, 2026 Pearson Names Certiport 2026 Adobe Certified Professional World Champion GlobeNewswire · Jul 29, 2026

Cash Flow (USD)

Metric20212022202320242025
Operating Cash Flow$326.0M$361.0M$525.0M$627.0M$690.0M
Investing Cash Flow$-256.0M$-44.0M$-427.0M$-255.0M$-306.0M
Financing Cash Flow$-104.0M$-384.0M$-212.0M$-436.0M$-501.0M
Net Cash Flow$-176.0M$-394.0M$-234.0M$234.0M$-79.0M
Free Cash Flow$150.0M$304.0M$399.0M$503.0M$661.0M

Valuation & Return Ratios

MetricValue
PEG Ratio-1.00
EV / EBITDA7.94
FCF Yield10.75%
Quick Ratio1.94
Interest Coverage4.22
Return 1Y14.46%
Return 3Y71.90%
Return 5Y—

Ownership

Insiders Held0.57%
Institutions Held84.53%
Institutions Float Held85.01%
Institutional HolderSharesReport Date
Pacer Advisors, Inc.415,5942026-03-31

Peer Comparison

TickerPriceChangeP/EMarket CapDiv Yield
ATDRFAuto Trader Group plc $6.53 +0.00% 15.29 $5.11B 3.22%
ATDRYAutotrader Group plc $1.67 -1.76% 15.26 $5.23B 2.99%
BCEXFBCE Inc. $10.00 +0.00% 4.56 $9.32B 5.90%
BECEFBCE Inc. $15.11 +0.00% 4.71 $14.08B 5.23%
CEVMFCTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA $66.84 +0.00% 19.35 $6.42B 2.51%

About Pearson plc

Pearson plc is a global learning company that delivers a wide array of educational materials, assessment tools, and support services. Its extensive reach spans the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, and various other European nations, alongside a broader international presence. The company's operations are structured into five distinct divisions: Assessment & Qualifications: This segment focuses on professional and academic testing, encompassing solutions like Pearson VUE, student evaluations in the U.S., clinical diagnostic tools, and key U.K. academic credentials such as GCSEs and A levels, along with various international academic qualifications. Virtual Learning: Dedicated to digital education, this division is responsible for delivering virtual schooling options and comprehensive online program administration. English Language Learning: Offerings here include the widely recognized Pearson Test of English, specialized course materials for educational institutions, and digital platforms for English language acquisition. Higher Education: This segment concentrates on providing academic resources and textbooks for post-secondary education markets in the U.S., Canada, and other international territories. Workforce Skills: Focused on professional development and career readiness, this division delivers vocational qualifications such as BTEC, the GED credential, TalentLens assessments, Faethm workforce analytics, Pearson college programs, and apprenticeship initiatives. Established in 1844, Pearson plc maintains its central corporate office in London, United Kingdom.

Pearson plc is headquartered in GB.

Pearson plc (PSORF) stock trades at $16.00 with a market capitalization of $9.61B. The stock is valued at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 23.85, price-to-book of 2.24, price-to-sales of 2.01. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has ranged between $12.40 and $16.00, and currently trades at its 52-week high. It pays a dividend yielding 2.88%.

On profitability, Pearson plc generates a return on equity (ROE) of 9.13%, return on capital employed of 10.09%, an operating margin of 14.53%, a net profit margin of 8.78%.

Official website: plc.pearson.com

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