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 operational self-sufficiency of Pearson PLC to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
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.
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 |
|---|---|
|
Pc Iletisim ve Medya Hizmetleri Sanayi Ticaret AS
IS:PCILT
|
0.201x |
|
Bamboo Capital JSC
VN:BCG
|
0.044x |
|
Petrovietnam Low Pressure Gas Distribution JSC
VN:PGD
|
-0.231x |
|
Srithai Superware Public Company Limited
BK:SITHAI
|
0.047x |
|
Ritco Logistics Limited
NSE:RITCO
|
0.019x |
|
Barbeque Nation Hospitality Limited
NSE:BARBEQUE
|
0.243x |
|
Yew Lee Pacific Group Berhad
KLSE:0248
|
0.009x |
|
Berenson Acquisition Corp I
NYSE MKT:BACA
|
1.396x |
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 (PSON) market capitalisation.
| 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