Pearson plc (PSO) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research
Pearson plc is in the Communication Services sector and Publishing industry. It is reviewed using Wall Street Score's company-strength, valuation, growth and financial-health framework. The current Wall Street Score is 44/100.
Quick answer for PSO
Pearson plc currently has a Wall Street Score of 44/100. The stored market price is $16. Its financial score is 29/100. Its valuation score is 16/100. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.
What Pearson plc does
Pearson plc is a prominent international provider of educational content, evaluations, and related services. Its operations span the globe, with a significant presence in regions such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, and various other European countries. The company structures its diverse offerings across five main divisions: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Higher Education, and Workforce Skills. The Assessment & Qualifications segment oversees a wide array of examinations and certifications. This includes professional and vocational testing through Pearson VUE, standardized student assessments for the US and UK (such as GCSEs and A-levels), clinical assessments, and various international academic qualifications. Virtual Learning is dedicated to digital education, delivering virtual school environments and manag
PSO financial snapshot
- Wall Street Score:
- 44/100
- Current price:
- $16
- Market capitalization:
- $9.61B
- Revenue:
- $9.49B
- Net income:
- $1.02B
- Free cash flow:
- $861.8M
- Cash:
- $443.1M
- Total debt:
- $1.97B
- EPS:
- 0.67
- P/E ratio:
- 24.0x
- Financial score:
- 29/100
- Valuation score:
- 16/100
- Revenue score:
- 45/100
What stands out
- Reported year-over-year revenue growth is +1.0%.
- Free cash flow is $861.8M, showing positive cash generation.
- The balance sheet shows $443.1M of cash versus $1.97B of total debt, so leverage deserves attention.
What the numbers mean
Its current valuation score is 16/100, which Wall Street Score classifies as weak within the model's valuation framework.
The financial score is 29/100. This is a starting point for reviewing liquidity, leverage and cash-flow strength rather than a stand-alone recommendation.
A strong company and an attractive stock price are not always the same thing. Revenue, earnings, free cash flow, debt, management quality, competitive advantage and valuation should be considered together. Wall Street Score organizes these inputs into a consistent research framework so investors can identify what deserves deeper review.
Data freshness: Financial data last refreshed 2026-07-24.
How to research PSO
Start by understanding how the company makes money. Then compare revenue and earnings trends, cash generation, debt, liquidity and valuation. Review the company's latest filings and earnings reports before acting on any score or model estimate.
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