Pearson PLC ADR
NYSE: PSO · COMMUNICATION SERVICES · PUBLISHING
Updated 2026-04-29
Pearson PLC ADR (PSO) Stock Valuation Analysis
Fair value estimate, historical valuation range, and quality signals for PSO.
Current price exceeds what fundamentals support. Risk/reward skewed unfavorably.
PSO historical valuation range
Where current P/E sits in PSO's own 5Y range.
PSO intrinsic value (DCF)
DCF-based fair value estimate vs current market price.
Intrinsic value calculated using discounted cash flow (DCF) model based on projected free cash flows, discount rate, and terminal growth assumptions. A positive margin of safety indicates the current price is below estimated fair value, providing a cushion against estimation error.
PSO valuation signals
Quick-read green flags, caution flags, and risks based on current metrics.
P/E Ratio — History
Current: 21.24x
P/S Ratio — History
Current: 2.44x
Is PSO overvalued in 2026?
Pearson PLC ADR (PSO) currently trades at $14.45 per share with a market capitalization of $8,737,667,000.00. Based on our multi-factor framework, the stock appears richly valued with a Smart Value Score of 39/100. This score blends growth quality, financial health, and price attractiveness into a single institutional-grade read.
The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 21.2x, above its 5-year median of 20.4x. The PEG ratio of 4.04 indicates the price has run ahead of the underlying growth rate.
Looking at its own history, PSO is currently trading more expensive than 64% of the last 5Y on P/E. This places it in the 64th percentile of its historical range, a reasonable but unremarkable position.
Our discounted cash flow model estimates PSO's intrinsic value at $11.38 per share, against the current market price of $14.45. This implies a premium to fair value of -6.77%. The stock is priced close to its estimated fair value, offering limited upside without further operational improvement.
The Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 puts financial quality in a middling range, neither a standout strength nor an obvious red flag.
Bottom line: PSO appears richly valued on our framework, with a Smart Value Score of 39/100. At current levels the risk/reward is skewed against the buyer. A materially lower price or significant operational improvement would be needed to change the picture.
Frequently asked questions
Is PSO overvalued in 2026?
Based on a Smart Value Score of 39/100, PSO appears overvalued. Current price exceeds what fundamentals currently justify.
What is PSO's fair value?
Our DCF model estimates PSO's intrinsic value at $11.38 per share, versus the current price of $14.45. This produces a margin of safety of -6.77%.
What P/E ratio does PSO trade at?
PSO trades at a P/E of 21.2x on trailing twelve-month earnings, compared to its 5-year median of 20.4x.
Is PSO a buy based on valuation?
WallStSmart does not issue buy or sell recommendations. Our Smart Value Score of 39/100 reflects the combined read on growth, quality, and price. The profile skews cautious. Consider waiting for a better price or clearer operational improvement.
How does PSO's valuation compare to its history?
On P/E, PSO currently sits in the 64th percentile of its own 5Y range. That is above its long-run median relative to where it has traded over the period.
What is PSO's Smart Value Score?
PSO's Smart Value Score is 39/100. The Smart Value Score is a proprietary WallStSmart metric blending growth quality, financial health, and valuation attractiveness into a single 0-100 read. Scores above 75 are rare and indicate strong multi-factor alignment.