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Pearson PLC(PSON)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward58Moderate
Risk27Low
📊75%Data
2.6% dividend yield
PSON
+0.0 · +0.00%
GBX · LSE
Pearson PLC | Communication Services
Defensive Anchor
Market Cap:6.05Bn
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Reward Rating
58
Moderate
Top 50% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
27
Low
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: 1180p.

What is Pearson PLC?

Pearson plc provides educational courseware, assessments, and services in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, other European countries, and internationally.

PSON · Verdict

Solid reward · low risk

PSON scores well on cash flow and volatility with no major weaknesses flagged in the model.

Based on 88% data coverage

PSON · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 5

  • Cash flow85/100

    18% free-cash-flow margin

  • Volatility75/100

    Above average

  • Profitability70/100

    9% net margin · 9% ROE

  • Valuation70/100

    P/E 15.4× · PEG 3.58

  • Balance sheet65/100

    Interest covered 7.2×

No major weaknesses flagged.

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Pearson PLC?

Pearson plc provides educational courseware, assessments, and services in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, other European countries, and internationally. The company operates through five segments: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills, and Higher Education. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Communication Services sector, with a market capitalisation of 6.05B, and a P/E ratio of 18.8x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
💰 Profitability
Adequate profitability with some margin variability in recent periods.
⚠️ Risk
Below-average volatility supports a steadier risk profile.
💸 Valuation
Valuation appears fair relative to current fundamentals.

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Reward: Moderate (58)

The scoring profile indicates moderate reward potential, with profitability and valuation as the leading contributors. Risk indicators are low, suggesting a relatively contained downside profile.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorCommunication Services
Market Cap6.05B
P/E Ratio18.7961
Dividend Yield2.64%
52 Week High1313.7835
52 Week Low874.8
Last AnnualDecember
IPO Date9/1/2000
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding630M
No. of Employees17,116
IndustryPublishing
ExchangeLSE
Beta-0.07
CurrencyGBX
Websiteplc.pearson.com
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