Pearson plc
PSOCommunication ServicesNASDAQPublishing
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Daily timeframePart of the communication services sector, Pearson plc (PSO) is listed under Publishing. The $9.04B market capitalization puts PSO squarely in mid-cap range for its industry. It operates through five segments: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Enterprise Learning & Skills, and Higher Education.
Market Cap
$9.04B
Beta
-0.05
P/E (TTM)
22.07
P/E (Fwd)
14.04
EPS (TTM)
$0.68
EPS (Fwd)
$1.07
ROE
8.7%
ROA
4.7%
Cash
$333.0M
Total Debt
$1.48B
Free CF
$863.8M
52W Change
-5.9%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $333.0M in cash, though total debt stands at $1.48B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. The company generates $863.8M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. ROE of 8.7% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 4.7% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $3.84B (2022) to $3.58B (2025).
The relatively low beta of -0.05 suggests PSO is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing PSO's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.