PSO
Pearson PLC ADR
NYSE: PSO · COMMUNICATION SERVICES · PUBLISHING
$14.45
+0.07% today
Updated 2026-04-29
Market cap
$8.74B
P/E ratio
21.24
P/S ratio
2.44x
EPS (TTM)
$0.68
Dividend yield
2.36%
52W range
$12 – $16
Volume
1.1M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
39
out of 100
Grade: D
Sell
Investment rating
2.7
Growth
F7.0
Quality
B+6.0
Profitability
B4.0
Valuation
C4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
2.0
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$14.05
-2.77%
12-Month target
$12.70
-12.11%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$11.38
Margin of safety
-6.77%
0 Strong Buy0 Buy2 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
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Strengths
+ Free cash flow $460.60M — positive
+ Debt/equity 0.42x — low leverage
Risks
No major risks identified
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.84B | $3.67B | $3.55B | $3.50B | $3.58B |
| Net income | $242.00M | $378.00M | $434.00M | $327.66M | $169.95M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $0.68 |
| Free cash flow | $214.00M | $399.00M | $503.00M | $646.51M | $460.60M |
| Profit margin | 6.30% | 10.29% | 12.22% | 9.37% | 9.37% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Pearson PLC ADR trades at $14.45. representing a P/E of 21.24x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 39/100 indicates the stock is weak. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.99, it sits in the grey zone. TTM revenue stands at $3.58B. with profit margins at 9.37%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $11.38.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pearson PLC ADR's stock price?
Pearson PLC ADR (PSO) trades at $14.45.
Is Pearson PLC ADR overvalued?
Smart Value Score 39/100 (Grade D, Sell). DCF value $11.38.
What is the price target of Pearson PLC ADR (PSO)?
The analyst target price is $14.05, representing -2.8% downside from the current price of $14.45.
What is the intrinsic value of Pearson PLC ADR (PSO)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $11.38, a -6.8% margin of safety versus $14.45.
What is Pearson PLC ADR's revenue?
TTM revenue is $3.58B.
Piotroski F-Score?
4/9 — moderate financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
1.99 — grey zone.
Company info
SectorCOMMUNICATION SERVICES
IndustryPUBLISHING
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio2.44x
ROE8.71%
Beta-0.09
50D MA$13.33
200D MA$13.74
Shares out0.61B
Float0.63B
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Avg volume1.1M
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