Is Pearson plc (PSO) Overvalued?
We dive into why Pearson plc (PSO) could be considered overvalued on 2026-07-31, based on AAII’s Value Score and Grade.Jenna Brashear
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COMPANY SUMMARY
Pearson plc provides educational courseware, assessments, and services in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, other European countries, and internationally. It operates through five segments: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Enterprise Learning & Skills, and Higher Education. The Assessment & Qualifications segment offers pearson professional assessments, US student assessment, clinical assessment, UK GCSE, and A levels and international academic qualifications and associated courseware, including the English-speaking Canadian and Australian K-12 businesses, and PDR. The Virtual Learning segment provides virtual schools and online program management. The English Language Learning segment offers Pearson test of English, institutional courseware, and English online solutions. The Enterprise Learning & Skills segment provides vocational qualifications, GED, TalentLens, Faethm, Credly, Pearson College, and Enterprise content and training. The Higher Education segment engages in the US, Canadian, and international higher education courseware businesses. Pearson plc was founded in 1844 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Commentary & Analysis
Why Pearson plc’s (PSO) Stock Is Down 6.50%
As of Tuesday, July 14, Pearson plc’s PSO share price has dipped by 6.50%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to buy.Michael Rose
Why Pearson plc’s (PSO) Stock Is Down 7.24%
As of Wednesday, January 14, Pearson plc’s PSO share price has dipped by 7.24%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to buy.Jenna Brashear
Is Pearson plc(PSO) Building Momentum?
With data as of July 9, 2025, we examine if Pearson plc(PSO) is consistently building momentum based on AAII's A+ Investor Momentum and Value Scores and Grades.Tudor Pop
Why Pearson plc’s (PSO) Stock Is Down 6.05%
As of Tuesday, June 03, Pearson plc’s PSO share price has dipped by 6.05%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to buy.Cynthia McLaughlin
Financial Summary
| Share Statistics | PSO | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Market Cap (Mil) | $9,687.4 | $84.7 | 77% |
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| Shares Out (Mil) | 825.8 | 17.5 | 93% |
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| Institutional Ownership | 99.6% | 55.4% | 91% |
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| Float (Mil) | 594.2 | 15.5 | 87% |
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| Beta | -0.03 | 0.90 | 5% |
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| Avg Daily Volume (000s) | 704 | 355 | 63% |
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| Price Change (52-week) |
9.5% | 42.3% | 53% |
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| Growth | PSO | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (5yr) | 0.7% | 5.6% | 19% |
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| Net Income (5yr) | 0.0% | 13.3% | 40% |
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| EPS (5yr) | 2.7% | 17.9% | 35 |
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| Dividends (5yr) | 5.0% | 0.0% | 65% |
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| Cash Flow (5yr) | (18.7%) | (15.5%) | 36% |
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| Financials | PSO | Industry Median |
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| Sales (TTM) (Mil) | $4,822 | $229 | 74% |
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| Net Income (TTM) (Mil) | $423 | $-0 | 77% |
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| EPS (TTM) | $0.673 | $0.000 | 56% |
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| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | $1,069 | $5 | 81% |
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| Net Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | ($20) | $0 | 26% |
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| Long-Term Debt (Q1) (Mil) | $2,242 | $21 | 75% |
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| Enterprise Value (Q1) (Mil) | $11,934 | $140 | 76% |
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| Valuation | PSO | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| P/B | 2.23 | 1.96 | 54% |
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| P/E | 24.2 | 17.0 | 61% |
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| Dividend Yield | 1.4% | 0.0% | 71% |
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| PEG (5yr hist) | 9.0 | 0.5 | 93% |
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| Ratios | PSO | Industry Median |
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| Gross Margin | 52.0% | 47.2% | 64% |
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| Net Margin | 8.8% | 1.8% | 59% |
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| ROA | 5.0% | (0.8%) | 72% |
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| ROE | 9.1% | 3.0% | 54% |
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| Liabilities to Assets | 47.3% | 51.7% | 39% |
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| F-Score | 6 | 4 | 67% |
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Pearson plc did not pass any screens on 8/20/2026.
