Pearson PLC Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Pearson PLC 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.
Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency of Pearson PLC (1991–2025)
Cash flow conversion efficiency of Pearson PLC from 1991 to 2025. This chart illustrates how Pearson PLC's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. View Pearson PLC stock quote for real-time trading data and today's change.
Pearson PLC Cash Flow Conversion Ratio Explained
Pearson PLC cash flow conversion ratio divides operating cash flow by net assets, so a higher ratio means more cash generated from each unit of shareholder equity.
Pearson PLC Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Pearson PLC ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency. Also see PSON market cap overview for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Merit Turizm Yatirim ve Isletme AS
IS:MERIT
|
0.006x |
|
Vivani Medical Inc.
NASDAQ:VANI
|
-0.318x |
|
Daechang Forgi
KO:015230
|
-0.004x |
|
Sukgyung AT Co. Ltd.
KQ:357550
|
0.047x |
|
SINGULAR PEOPLE S EO-1
F:H0U
|
N/A |
|
Royce Global Value Trust Inc
NYSE:RGT
|
0.001x |
|
Fluent Inc
NASDAQ:FLNT
|
-0.591x |
|
Paragon Technologies Co Ltd
TW:3518
|
0.087x |
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. Review Pearson PLC free cash flow generation to assess how much free cash flow the company generates relative to operating cash flow.
| 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