PSO
Pearson PLC ADR
NYSE: PSO · COMMUNICATION SERVICES · PUBLISHING
$15.07
+1.70% today
Updated 2026-06-05
Market cap
$9.29B
P/E ratio
22.76
P/S ratio
2.60x
EPS (TTM)
$0.68
Dividend yield
2.21%
52W range
$12 – $16
Volume
1.0M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
41
out of 100
Grade: D
Sell
Investment rating
2.7
Growth
F6.0
Quality
B6.5
Profitability
B4.0
Valuation
C5/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
1.9
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$14.20
-5.77%
12-Month target
$12.70
-15.73%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$10.03
Margin of safety
-21.14%
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Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ ROE 21.09% — strong efficiency
+ Free cash flow $460.60M — positive
Risks
- 21.14% above intrinsic value
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 $15.07. representing a P/E of 22.76x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 41/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 5/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.94, 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 $10.03.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pearson PLC ADR's stock price?
Pearson PLC ADR (PSO) trades at $15.07, on a P/E of 22.8x and a P/S of 2.6x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Pearson PLC ADR overvalued?
Pearson PLC ADR carries a Smart Value Score of 41/100 (Grade D), which we rate Sell. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. On valuation specifically, our conservative DCF puts intrinsic value at $10.03 against the $15.07 price, so on cash flow terms the market is paying a premium for Pearson PLC ADR's growth. The Sell rating reflects that growth and quality, while the DCF flags that the price already assumes a lot.
What is the price target of Pearson PLC ADR (PSO)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $14.20, about 5.8% below the current $15.07. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of Pearson PLC ADR (PSO)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $10.03, a -21.1% margin of safety versus today's $15.07. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A negative reading means the price is running ahead of that conservative estimate, leaving little downside cushion if growth slows.
What is Pearson PLC ADR's revenue?
Pearson PLC ADR's trailing twelve-month revenue is $3.58B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
Pearson PLC ADR's Altman Z-Score is 1.94, which places it in the grey zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorCOMMUNICATION SERVICES
IndustryPUBLISHING
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio2.60x
ROE21.09%
Beta-0.04
50D MA$14.52
200D MA$13.82
Shares out0.60B
Float0.63B
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Avg volume1.0M
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