Pearson PLC - Asset Resilience Ratio

Latest as of June 2024: 3.17%

Pearson PLC (PSON) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 3.17% as of June 2024. The Asset Resilience Ratio measures the percentage of a company's total assets that are held in liquid form (cash and short-term investments). This metric indicates how well-positioned the company is to handle unexpected financial challenges, economic downturns, or strategic opportunities without requiring external financing. Read PSON current and long-term liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.

Liquid Assets

GBX213.00 Million

≈ $25.92K USD Cash + Short-term Investments

Total Assets

GBX6.71 Billion

≈ $816.29K USD All company assets

Resilience Assessment

Low

Financial Resilience Level

Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (1985–2023)

This chart shows how Pearson PLC's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. See Pearson PLC book value and equity for net asset value and shareholders' equity analysis.

Liquid Assets Composition Over Time

This chart breaks down Pearson PLC's liquid assets into cash & equivalents and short-term investments, showing how the composition has evolved over time. For market capitalisation and broader financial context, see Pearson PLC (PSON) market capitalisation.

Current Liquid Assets Breakdown

Component	Amount	% of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents	GBX0.00	0%
Short-term Investments	GBX213.00 Million	3.17%
Total Liquid Assets	GBX213.00 Million	3.17%

Asset Resilience Insights

Limited Liquidity: Pearson PLC maintains only 3.17% of assets in liquid form.
This low level may indicate efficient asset utilization but could pose risks during economic downturns.
The company has significant short-term investments, indicating active treasury management.

Pearson PLC Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio

Compare Pearson PLC's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.

Company	Industry	Asset Resilience Ratio
Shanghai Xinhua Media Co Ltd SHG:600825	Publishing	13.90%
Tangel Publishing SHE:300148	Publishing	27.22%
GUOMAI Culture & Media Co. Ltd. SHE:301052	Publishing	12.05%
Ronshin Group A SHE:301231	Publishing	2.12%
Dogan Burda Dergi Yayincilik ve Pazarlama AS IS:DOBUR	Publishing	13.84%
Agora S.A. WAR:AGO	Publishing	0.34%
e-future.Co.Ltd KQ:134060	Publishing	46.85%
Mr. Blue Corporation KQ:207760	Publishing	19.62%

Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for Pearson PLC (1985–2023)

The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for Pearson PLC.

Year	Asset Resilience Ratio (%)	Liquid Assets	Total Assets	Change
2023-12-31	3.48%	GBX234.00 Million ≈ $28.47K	GBX6.73 Billion ≈ $818.48K	-0.48pp
2022-12-31	3.95%	GBX289.00 Million ≈ $35.16K	GBX7.31 Billion ≈ $889.29K	+0.18pp
2021-12-31	3.77%	GBX277.00 Million ≈ $33.70K	GBX7.34 Billion ≈ $893.43K	-3.15pp
2020-12-31	6.93%	GBX516.00 Million ≈ $62.78K	GBX7.45 Billion ≈ $906.57K	+6.13pp
2019-12-31	0.80%	GBX61.00 Million ≈ $7.42K	GBX7.65 Billion ≈ $930.78K	+0.34pp
2018-12-31	0.46%	GBX36.00 Million ≈ $4.38K	GBX7.91 Billion ≈ $961.81K	+0.35pp
2017-12-31	0.10%	GBX8.00 Million ≈ $973.37	GBX7.89 Billion ≈ $959.74K	+0.00pp
2016-12-31	0.10%	GBX10.00 Million ≈ $1.22K	GBX10.07 Billion ≈ $1.22 Million	-0.14pp
2015-12-31	0.24%	GBX28.00 Million ≈ $3.41K	GBX11.63 Billion ≈ $1.42 Million	+0.10pp
2014-12-31	0.14%	GBX16.00 Million ≈ $1.95K	GBX11.40 Billion ≈ $1.39 Million	+0.09pp
2013-12-31	0.05%	GBX6.00 Million ≈ $730.03	GBX10.93 Billion ≈ $1.33 Million	+0.00pp
2012-12-31	0.05%	GBX6.00 Million ≈ $730.03	GBX11.35 Billion ≈ $1.38 Million	-0.03pp
2011-12-31	0.08%	GBX9.00 Million ≈ $1.10K	GBX11.24 Billion ≈ $1.37 Million	-0.09pp
2010-12-31	0.17%	GBX18.00 Million ≈ $2.19K	GBX10.67 Billion ≈ $1.30 Million	-0.50pp
2009-12-31	0.67%	GBX63.00 Million ≈ $7.67K	GBX9.41 Billion ≈ $1.15 Million	+0.12pp
2008-12-31	0.55%	GBX54.00 Million ≈ $6.57K	GBX9.90 Billion ≈ $1.20 Million	0.00pp
2007-12-31	0.55%	GBX40.00 Million ≈ $4.87K	GBX7.29 Billion ≈ $887.23K	+0.20pp
2006-12-31	0.35%	GBX25.00 Million ≈ $3.04K	GBX7.21 Billion ≈ $877.61K	+0.29pp
2005-12-31	0.05%	GBX4.07 Million ≈ $494.97	GBX7.60 Billion ≈ $924.70K	+0.04pp
2004-12-31	0.02%	GBX1.04 Million ≈ $126.87	GBX6.58 Billion ≈ $800.35K	-0.02pp
2003-12-31	0.03%	GBX2.00 Million ≈ $243.34	GBX6.34 Billion ≈ $770.91K	+0.00pp
2002-12-31	0.03%	GBX2.00 Million ≈ $243.34	GBX6.85 Billion ≈ $833.69K	0.00pp
2001-12-31	0.03%	GBX2.75 Million ≈ $334.95	GBX8.05 Billion ≈ $979.98K	-1.00pp
2000-12-31	1.03%	GBX91.05 Million ≈ $11.08K	GBX8.82 Billion ≈ $1.07 Million	+0.96pp
1999-12-31	0.07%	GBX4.00 Million ≈ $486.68	GBX5.35 Billion ≈ $650.94K	-2.80pp
1998-12-31	2.88%	GBX153.00 Million ≈ $18.62K	GBX5.32 Billion ≈ $646.93K	+2.53pp
1997-12-31	0.35%	GBX7.90 Million ≈ $961.20	GBX2.25 Billion ≈ $274.11K	0.00pp
1996-12-31	0.35%	GBX7.90 Million ≈ $961.20	GBX2.25 Billion ≈ $273.27K	+0.03pp
1995-12-31	0.32%	GBX8.30 Million ≈ $1.01K	GBX2.57 Billion ≈ $312.43K	0.00pp
1994-12-31	0.33%	GBX7.80 Million ≈ $949.03	GBX2.40 Billion ≈ $291.84K	-3.77pp
1993-12-31	4.09%	GBX78.60 Million ≈ $9.56K	GBX1.92 Billion ≈ $233.69K	+3.43pp
1992-12-31	0.67%	GBX14.30 Million ≈ $1.74K	GBX2.15 Billion ≈ $261.05K	-0.56pp
1991-12-31	1.22%	GBX23.70 Million ≈ $2.88K	GBX1.94 Billion ≈ $235.53K	+0.66pp
1990-12-31	0.57%	GBX9.90 Million ≈ $1.20K	GBX1.75 Billion ≈ $212.85K	-0.66pp
1989-12-31	1.23%	GBX19.00 Million ≈ $2.31K	GBX1.55 Billion ≈ $188.59K	+0.05pp
1988-12-31	1.18%	GBX15.50 Million ≈ $1.89K	GBX1.31 Billion ≈ $159.96K	+0.51pp
1987-12-31	0.67%	GBX7.20 Million ≈ $876.03	GBX1.07 Billion ≈ $130.49K	-0.64pp
1986-12-31	1.31%	GBX12.40 Million ≈ $1.51K	GBX947.40 Million ≈ $115.27K	-0.45pp
1985-12-31	1.76%	GBX15.00 Million ≈ $1.83K	GBX852.20 Million ≈ $103.69K	--

pp = percentage points

About Pearson PLC

LSE:PSON UK Publishing

Market Cap

$84.07 Million

GBX690.95 Billion GBX

Market Cap Rank

#19861 Global

#123 in UK

Share Price

GBX1128.50

Change (1 day)

+0.76%

52-Week Range

GBX891.60 - GBX1218.50

All Time High

GBX1379.00