Pearson PLC (PSON) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Pearson PLC (PSON) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.129x as of December 2025. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow (GBX472.00 Million ≈ $57.43K USD) by net assets (GBX3.66 Billion ≈ $445.68K USD). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See Pearson PLC (PSON) balance sheet quality index to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Pearson PLC - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1991–2025)
This chart illustrates how Pearson PLC's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check PSON cash flow quality score to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
Pearson PLC Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Pearson PLC ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Tae Kyung Ind
KO:015890
|
0.011x |
|
FG Merger II Corp. Unit
NASDAQ:FGMCU
|
0.002x |
|
Centro de Imagem Diagnósticos S.A
SA:AALR3
|
0.071x |
|
ProfilGruppen AB (publ)
ST:PROF-B
|
-0.017x |
|
AurosTechnology Inc.
KQ:322310
|
-0.018x |
|
United Bancorp Inc
NASDAQ:UBCP
|
0.005x |
|
Fortune Mate Indonesia Tbk
JK:FMII
|
-0.005x |
|
Tsang Yow Industrial Co Ltd
TW:1568
|
0.033x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Pearson PLC (1991–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Pearson PLC from 1991 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see Pearson PLC market cap and net worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | GBX3.66 Billion ≈ $445.68K |
GBX690.00 Million ≈ $83.95K |
0.188x | +21.76% |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX4.05 Billion ≈ $493.13K |
GBX627.00 Million ≈ $76.29K |
0.155x | +17.51% |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX3.99 Billion ≈ $485.22K |
GBX525.00 Million ≈ $63.88K |
0.132x | +61.00% |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX4.42 Billion ≈ $537.18K |
GBX361.00 Million ≈ $43.92K |
0.082x | +7.35% |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX4.28 Billion ≈ $520.75K |
GBX326.00 Million ≈ $39.66K |
0.076x | -19.05% |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX4.13 Billion ≈ $502.99K |
GBX389.00 Million ≈ $47.33K |
0.094x | +10.24% |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX4.32 Billion ≈ $525.98K |
GBX369.00 Million ≈ $44.90K |
0.085x | -16.40% |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX4.53 Billion ≈ $550.56K |
GBX462.00 Million ≈ $56.21K |
0.102x | +37.77% |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX4.02 Billion ≈ $489.24K |
GBX298.00 Million ≈ $36.26K |
0.074x | -21.41% |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX4.35 Billion ≈ $529.03K |
GBX410.00 Million ≈ $49.89K |
0.094x | +186.82% |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX6.42 Billion ≈ $780.88K |
GBX211.00 Million ≈ $25.67K |
0.033x | -56.76% |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX5.99 Billion ≈ $728.20K |
GBX455.00 Million ≈ $55.36K |
0.076x | +21.85% |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX5.71 Billion ≈ $694.26K |
GBX356.00 Million ≈ $43.31K |
0.062x | -54.09% |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX5.71 Billion ≈ $694.74K |
GBX776.00 Million ≈ $94.42K |
0.136x | -7.08% |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX5.96 Billion ≈ $725.40K |
GBX872.00 Million ≈ $106.10K |
0.146x | -18.51% |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX5.61 Billion ≈ $681.97K |
GBX1.01 Billion ≈ $122.40K |
0.179x | +6.27% |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX4.64 Billion ≈ $564.07K |
GBX783.00 Million ≈ $95.27K |
0.169x | +37.97% |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX5.02 Billion ≈ $611.28K |
GBX615.00 Million ≈ $74.83K |
0.122x | -4.77% |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX3.87 Billion ≈ $471.35K |
GBX498.00 Million ≈ $60.59K |
0.129x | +2.50% |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX3.64 Billion ≈ $443.37K |
GBX457.00 Million ≈ $55.60K |
0.125x | -8.92% |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX3.73 Billion ≈ $454.20K |
GBX514.00 Million ≈ $62.54K |
0.138x | -26.16% |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX3.01 Billion ≈ $366.72K |
GBX562.00 Million ≈ $68.38K |
0.186x | +152.01% |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX3.09 Billion ≈ $375.72K |
GBX228.48 Million ≈ $27.80K |
0.074x | -22.95% |
| 2002-12-31 | GBX3.53 Billion ≈ $429.50K |
GBX338.98 Million ≈ $41.24K |
0.096x | -26.28% |
| 2001-12-31 | GBX3.77 Billion ≈ $458.97K |
GBX491.40 Million ≈ $59.79K |
0.130x | +258.04% |
| 2000-12-31 | GBX4.21 Billion ≈ $512.72K |
GBX153.32 Million ≈ $18.65K |
0.036x | +14.96% |
| 1999-12-31 | GBX1.33 Billion ≈ $161.46K |
GBX42.00 Million ≈ $5.11K |
0.032x | -89.11% |
| 1998-12-31 | GBX1.08 Billion ≈ $131.89K |
GBX315.00 Million ≈ $38.33K |
0.291x | -65.74% |
| 1997-12-31 | GBX156.00 Million ≈ $18.98K |
GBX132.30 Million ≈ $16.10K |
0.848x | +327.09% |
| 1996-12-31 | GBX392.30 Million ≈ $47.73K |
GBX77.90 Million ≈ $9.48K |
0.199x | +328.94% |
| 1995-12-31 | GBX855.40 Million ≈ $104.08K |
GBX39.60 Million ≈ $4.82K |
0.046x | -73.49% |
| 1994-12-31 | GBX1.05 Billion ≈ $127.99K |
GBX183.70 Million ≈ $22.35K |
0.175x | +59.94% |
| 1993-12-31 | GBX1.00 Billion ≈ $121.68K |
GBX109.20 Million ≈ $13.29K |
0.109x | +1.54% |
| 1992-12-31 | GBX1.06 Billion ≈ $128.76K |
GBX113.80 Million ≈ $13.85K |
0.108x | +6.03% |
| 1991-12-31 | GBX981.10 Million ≈ $119.37K |
GBX99.50 Million ≈ $12.11K |
0.101x | -- |
About Pearson PLC
Pearson plc provides educational courseware, assessments, and services in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, other European countries, and internationally. It operates through five segments: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Enterprise Learning & Skills, and Higher Education. The Assessment & Qualifications segment offers pears… Read more