Pearson PLC (PSON) — Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio
Pearson PLC (PSON) has a Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio of 0.17x as of December 2025, meaning its operating cash flow of GBX472.00 Million could theoretically repay 0% of its total liabilities (GBX2.79 Billion) in one year. Explore Pearson PLC long-term investment allocation to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
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Pearson PLC Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio (1991–2025)
Historical debt coverage capacity for Pearson PLC across 35 annual periods. Also explore Pearson PLC asset portfolio for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio for Pearson PLC (1991–2025)
Year-by-year debt coverage analysis for Pearson PLC. For market capitalisation and broader financial context, see Pearson PLC stock valuation.
| Year | CF-to-Debt Ratio | Operating CF (GBX) | Total Liabilities | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.25x | GBX690.00 Million | GBX2.79 Billion | ▲ +11.8% |
| 2024 | 0.22x | GBX627.00 Million | GBX2.84 Billion | ▲ +15.2% |
| 2023 | 0.19x | GBX525.00 Million | GBX2.74 Billion | ▲ +53.7% |
| 2022 | 0.12x | GBX361.00 Million | GBX2.89 Billion | ▲ +17.2% |
| 2021 | 0.11x | GBX326.00 Million | GBX3.06 Billion | ▼ -9.2% |
| 2020 | 0.12x | GBX389.00 Million | GBX3.32 Billion | ▲ +5.7% |
| 2019 | 0.11x | GBX369.00 Million | GBX3.33 Billion | ▼ -18.9% |
| 2018 | 0.14x | GBX462.00 Million | GBX3.38 Billion | ▲ +77.4% |
| 2017 | 0.08x | GBX298.00 Million | GBX3.87 Billion | ▲ +7.5% |
| 2016 | 0.07x | GBX410.00 Million | GBX5.72 Billion | ▲ +77.3% |
| 2015 | 0.04x | GBX211.00 Million | GBX5.22 Billion | ▼ -51.9% |
| 2014 | 0.08x | GBX455.00 Million | GBX5.41 Billion | ▲ +23.4% |
| 2013 | 0.07x | GBX356.00 Million | GBX5.22 Billion | ▼ -50.5% |
| 2012 | 0.14x | GBX776.00 Million | GBX5.64 Billion | ▼ -16.6% |
| 2011 | 0.17x | GBX872.00 Million | GBX5.28 Billion | ▼ -16.9% |
| 2010 | 0.20x | GBX1.01 Billion | GBX5.06 Billion | ▲ +21.2% |
| 2009 | 0.16x | GBX783.00 Million | GBX4.78 Billion | ▲ +29.9% |
| 2008 | 0.13x | GBX615.00 Million | GBX4.87 Billion | ▼ -13.4% |
| 2007 | 0.15x | GBX498.00 Million | GBX3.42 Billion | ▲ +13.8% |
| 2006 | 0.13x | GBX457.00 Million | GBX3.57 Billion | ▼ -3.7% |
| 2005 | 0.13x | GBX514.00 Million | GBX3.87 Billion | ▼ -15.7% |
| 2004 | 0.16x | GBX562.00 Million | GBX3.56 Billion | ▲ +124.2% |
| 2003 | 0.07x | GBX228.48 Million | GBX3.25 Billion | ▼ -31.1% |
| 2002 | 0.10x | GBX338.98 Million | GBX3.32 Billion | ▼ -11.1% |
| 2001 | 0.11x | GBX491.40 Million | GBX4.28 Billion | ▲ +244.7% |
| 2000 | 0.03x | GBX153.32 Million | GBX4.61 Billion | ▲ +218.9% |
| 1999 | 0.01x | GBX42.00 Million | GBX4.02 Billion | ▼ -86.0% |
| 1998 | 0.07x | GBX315.00 Million | GBX4.23 Billion | ▲ +17.9% |
| 1997 | 0.06x | GBX132.30 Million | GBX2.10 Billion | ▲ +50.1% |
| 1996 | 0.04x | GBX77.90 Million | GBX1.85 Billion | ▲ +81.7% |
| 1995 | 0.02x | GBX39.60 Million | GBX1.71 Billion | ▼ -83.0% |
| 1994 | 0.14x | GBX183.70 Million | GBX1.35 Billion | ▲ +15.0% |
| 1993 | 0.12x | GBX109.20 Million | GBX920.60 Million | ▲ +13.3% |
| 1992 | 0.10x | GBX113.80 Million | GBX1.09 Billion | ▲ +0.4% |
| 1991 | 0.10x | GBX99.50 Million | GBX954.70 Million | — |